Send money to a Wave account

With Western Union, sending money from France to a Wave account in Senegal has never been easier. Transfer funds in minutes1 to a loved one’s Wave account, whatever the occasion.

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    How to send money from France via Wave

    With Western Union, sending money to a Wave account from France is simple, fast and secure. Check that your receiver in Senegal has a Wave Money account, enter the phone number linked to their account, choose the amount, select the transfer method and take advantage of our great rates to transfer money to all your loved ones.

    Choose how to send your money

    Via our Western Union app

    Download our Western Union® app to quickly transfer money via Wave to Senegal.

    Online

    Log in or create a free account on our website to send money via Wave.

    At agent locations

    Prefer to see us in person? Go to your nearest Western Union agent location and make your money transfer.

    Decide your transfer amount

    Choose the amount to transfer to your receiver’s Wave mobile wallet2 and automatically estimate the transfer cost3.

    With Western Union, you benefit from the most competitive rates: Your first transfer from France to Senegal via Wave is free3! Each subsequent transfer then costs you less than €1! In addition, we do not take any currency conversion fees, meaning transfers are always inexpensive.

    Enter the receiver’s contact details

    First, check that your receiver has a Wave account in Senegal. Then enter their contact details: last name, first name, email (optional) and the phone number linked to the account. Finally, select the reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.

    Choose your payment method

    To send money via Wave to Senegal, you can pay in cash, by card (credit2 or debit), by instant bank transfer or with Google Pay.

    Submit and track your transfer

    Once your Wave money transfer has been submitted, you can track it using a unique tracking ID (MTCN), included in your confirmation email.

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    Where can I make a Wave money transfer?

    Wave transfers can be made to Senegal. Sending money to Senegal is now even simpler, as long as your receiver has a Wave account.

     

    How is a money transfer via Wave received?

    The receiver of your Wave money transfer will receive their funds directly into their account. To send money from France, you can use our website, download our app or go to a Western Union agent location near you.

    FAQs on international money transfers via Wave from France

    What is Wave?

    Wave is a mobile money app available in six African countries: Senegal, Mali, Gambia, Uganda, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. A financial services network, Wave Money allows you to deposit and withdraw funds, send and receive money, and pay bills without the need for a bank account.

    With Western Union, you can quickly and securely send money to a Wave account from France, via our app, our website or in person at a Western Union agent location.

    How will my receiver get their Wave money transfer?

    The receiver of your Wave money transfer in Senegal will receive their funds directly into their account. As soon as the transfer is confirmed, they can track the funds on their Wave app using the MTCN.

    What is the cost of sending a money transfer via Wave?

    The Wave transfer fee depends on the payment method chosen. To estimate your transfer fee3, use our free calculator. No matter which method you use, we guarantee completely transparent Western Union fees3. We will not charge a currency conversion fee for any of your transfers to Senegal.

    Which currencies does Wave accept?

    Your Wave money transfer will be received in CFA francs (XOF). Before you make a transfer, you can check the EUR to XOF exchange rate3 to see how much your receiver will get.

    Use our app to transfer money via Wave

    Download our Western Union® app and send money to Senegal via Wave in minutes1. With Western Union, all your money transfers are simple, fast and secure.

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    1 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.

    2 Additional third-party charges may apply.

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