You can send money from Kenya to Equatorial Guinea on mobile primarily through international money transfer services like Mukuru, MoneyGram, and WorldRemit. Transfers generally involve cash pickup at an agent location or bank transfers, as direct mobile money wallet integration from M-PESA is not readily available.
Using Third-Party Money Transfer Apps
These apps offer the flexibility of paying with your debit/credit card or a bank transfer from Kenya.
- Mukuru: Offers the ability to send money for instant cash collection at their booths or trusted Payout Partners. You can download the Mukuru App to initiate transfers.
- MoneyGram: Facilitates transfers to thousands of cash pickup locations (like Ecobank, BGFI Bank) or directly to bank accounts in Equatorial Guinea. You can use the MoneyGram App to start a transfer.
- WorldRemit: Enables transfers to bank accounts or cash pickup locations in Equatorial Guinea. You can use the WorldRemit App to check availability and specific receive methods.
Using M-PESA Global via Partners
You can use your M-PESA account to fund a money transfer through M-PESA’s international partners like Western Union. The recipient will then collect the money at an agent location in Equatorial Guinea.
Via the M-PESA App or USSD
- Access the M-PESA Global service on the M-PESA App or by dialing *334#.
- Select a partner such as Western Union from the list of options.
- Choose the option to send money to a cash pickup location in Equatorial Guinea.
- Enter the recipient’s full name exactly as it appears on their ID document, their phone number, and the amount in KES.
- Confirm the transaction and share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with the recipient.
- The recipient can use the MTCN and a valid ID to collect the cash in Central African CFA Francs (XAF) at a local agent location.
Always compare exchange rates and fees across different providers to find the most cost-effective option for your transfer.
