You can send money from Kenya to Guinea-Bissau on mobile using international money transfer services like WorldRemit, Mukuru, and MoneyGram, and via partners of M-PESA Global. Recipients can receive funds in their local mobile money accounts (such as MTN MoMo), for cash pickup, or as bank transfers.
Using Dedicated Money Transfer Apps
Third-party apps facilitate direct transfers to mobile wallets and cash pickup locations in Guinea-Bissau. You can typically pay using a bank transfer, debit, or credit card from Kenya.
- WorldRemit: Offers instant transfers to mobile money accounts, bank accounts, and cash pickup locations in Guinea-Bissau. You can use the WorldRemit App to manage the process and compare exchange rates.
- Mukuru: Offers a reliable way to send money for instant cash collection at their partner locations in Guinea-Bissau or directly to a mobile wallet via their app or website. You can use the Mukuru App to initiate a transfer.
- MoneyGram: Facilitates transfers to thousands of cash pickup locations or directly to bank accounts in Guinea-Bissau via their MoneyGram App.
- Airtel Money: You can potentially send money from your Airtel Money wallet in Kenya directly to a recipient in Guinea-Bissau. Dial *185*1*4# and follow the prompts for international transfers.
Using M-PESA Global with Partners
You can use your M-PESA account to fund transfers through M-PESA’s international partners like Western Union, allowing the recipient to collect cash at a local agent location in Guinea-Bissau.
Via the M-PESA App or USSD
- Access the M-PESA Global service on the M-PESA App or by dialing *334# or *840#.
- Select a partner that serves Guinea-Bissau, such as Western Union or MoneyGram.
- Choose the option for cash pickup and enter the recipient’s details (full name as it appears on their ID document, phone number).
- Enter the amount in KES. The app will display the exchange rate and total cost.
- Confirm the transaction with your M-PESA PIN.
- Share the resulting Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with the recipient so they can collect the cash in Guinea-Bissau.
Recipients in Guinea-Bissau generally receive funds in West African CFA Francs (XOF) to their mobile wallets or via cash pickup.
