You can send money from Kenya to Senegal on your mobile using services like WorldRemit, Airtel Money, and MoneyGram. These services often provide options for direct transfers to mobile money accounts in Senegal, as well as bank transfers and cash pickup.
Using WorldRemit
WorldRemit enables instant transfers to mobile money accounts with various network partners in Senegal.
- Sign up on the WorldRemit app or website.
- Select Senegal as the destination country and choose Mobile Money as the payout method.
- Enter the recipient’s details, including their first and last name, city, and mobile money account number.
- Specify the amount you want to send in KES and review the fees and exchange rate upfront.
- Pay for the transfer using a bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Using Airtel Money
If you have an Airtel Money wallet in Kenya, you can send money directly to a recipient with an Airtel Money or other mobile money account in Senegal through the Airtel network partnership.
- Dial
*334#or use the My Airtel App. - Select the option for “International Transfer” or “Send Money Abroad”.
- Choose Senegal from the country list and enter the recipient’s number.
- Enter the amount and confirm the transaction with your Airtel Money PIN.
Using M-PESA Global via Western Union
You can also use M-PESA Global to send money for cash pickup at a Western Union location in Senegal.
- Opt in to M-PESA Global via the My Safaricom App or by dialing
*334#. - Navigate to the “M-PESA Global” section and select “Western Union Location” as the receiving method.
- Enter the recipient’s full name (as it appears on their ID), the destination, and the amount.
- Confirm the transaction with your M-PESA PIN.
- Share the provided tracking number (MTCN) with the recipient so they can collect the cash at a local agent in Senegal.
For the best rates and fees, it is recommended to compare different providers before sending money.
