Send money to MTN Mobile Money in Ghana, Cameroon and other countries

Money transfers to Ghana, Cameroon, Uganda and other African countries made easy: Send your money directly to MTN Mobile Money mobile wallets1 with Western Union.

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    How can I send money to MTN Mobile Money?

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    Simply download our international money transfer app and process all your transfers to MTN Mobile Money quickly and easily, even on the go.

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    You would prefer to transfer money via a browser? No problem: Simply register, start a money transfer and select MTN Mobile Money as the receiving method via “Mobile wallet1“.

    To which countries can I send money with MTN Mobile Money?

    With Western Union and MTN Mobile Money, you can send money to Cameroon, Ghana, Uganda, Benin, Rwanda and other African countries. This is how you can very simply find out if we work with MTN Mobile Money in the destination country:

    1. In the Send money section, enter the appropriate country and an amount to send, and then select “Mobile wallet”.
    2. If MTN Mobile Money also appears in the list, you can start right away and send quick and easy transfers to a mobile wallet.
    Cameroon
    Uganda
    Ghana
    Benin
    Rwanda
    Zambia
    Ivory Coast
    Liberia
    Choose another country

    How can I transfer money to MTN Mobile Money

    Choose the payment method that suits you best to transfer money from Western Union to MTN Mobile Money. This is how easy you can send money via a browser:

    Go to Send money and start the transfer.

    Enter the destination country and the amount to send.

    Select “Mobile wallet” and “MTN Mobile Money” for the receiving method.

    You have the following payment options: Bank transfer, online banking, INSTANT transfer, credit1 or debit card or Google Pay.

    Register for or log in to your free Western Union profile and complete the online transfer.

    The transfer amount will arrive in the MTN Mobile Money account within minutes for all payment methods except bank transfer. Because this is not a bank account, you don’t even need a BIC/SWIFT code. If you would like to use a different receiving method, you can also arrange the transfer at a Western Union location near you.

    Frequently Asked Questions about money transfers to MTN Mobile Money

    What is MTN Mobile Money?

    MTN Mobile Money is an MTN Group payment system available in over 50 African countries. The accounts operate via the users’ mobile phones. With MTN Mobile Money’s financial services, they can deposit and withdraw cash or pay invoices and make purchases – all without a bank account.

    How does the receiver receive the money when I send a money transfer to MTN Mobile Money?

    Your receiver will receive the amount of your transfer directly to their MTN Mobile Money account. Once the transfer is confirmed, it can also be tracked in the MTN Mobile Money app using the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

    What fees apply to a money transfer to MTN Mobile Money?

    You can use our price calculator to calculate the fees2 for your transfer with Western Union and MTN Mobile Money at any time. Even while you are making a transfer, we show you all the costs in the overview – transparently and without hidden fees2.

    Which countries and currencies are supported?

    MTN Mobile Money operates in more than 50 African countries. If you want to know whether we are also working with the payment service in the destination country for your transfer, it is best to start an online transfer. Select “Mobile wallet” as the receiving method and you will see our partners in the respective country. In addition, our transfer form also shows you the current exchange rates2 for currencies such as the Ugandan shilling, CFA franc BEAC or Ghanaian cedi.

    Use our app to send money to MTN Mobile Money

    Download the Western Union® app, and send money quickly, easily and reliably to various countries in Africa with us and MTN Mobile Money and enjoy the following benefits:

    Check transfer fees2 and exchange rates2 at any time, even on the go.

    Make quick money transfers and scan your credit1 or debit card using the camera on your device.

    Stay up to date with tracking number and receipt confirmations and track your transfers directly via the app.

    Use receiver information already stored in the app for quick money transfers.

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    1 Additional third-party charges may apply.

    2 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.