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Send money to Cameroon

Send CFA franc (XAF) to family, freelancers, and contractors, directly to their MTN and Orange mobile money wallets, for a flat fee of $1.80 per transfer. No percentage markups.
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Send XAF directly to mobile money in Cameroon

With Grey, you can send CFA franc (XAF) straight to MTN and Orange mobile money wallets in Cameroon. Your recipient gets the money instantly in their mobile money wallet, so there’s no need for bank details. It costs a flat fee of $1.80 per transfer.

How it works

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Sign up
Open a free Grey account on your phone in under 5 minutes.
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Fund your account
Add money from your local bank.
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Send XAF
Enter your recipient’s mobile money details, choose the amount, and send.

$1.80 flat fee on every transfer, no matter the amount

Most services charge you more the more you send, and bury extra costs in the exchange rate. With Grey, you pay only a small flat fee of $1.80 every time, whether you’re paying a 500 XAF bill or 400,000 XAF for a month of contractor work. No percentage markups and no hidden fees.
You send
Grey fees
You send
$100
$500
$1,000
$5,000
Grey fees
$2.20
$3.00
$4.00
$12.00
Wise fees
$8.39
$14.84
$16.78
$80.86
Western Union fees
$10.99
$24.99
$46.99
$150
Comparison based on publicly available competitor pricing as of September 2026. Competitor fees may change. Exchange rates are live and shown before you confirm your transfer.
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With Grey, there are no hidden fees baked into the rate
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How exchange rates work

Grey shows you the live mid-market rate inside the app before you confirm any transfer, displayed openly at the point of sending. You see the exact XAF amount your recipient will get before you tap "Send".

Transfer limits

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Minimum per transaction
Maximum per transaction
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Mobile money transfer
500 XAF
400,000 XAF
$1.80 flat
Instant
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Send XAF for work, family, and everything in between

Founders and businesses

Whether your contractor is in Bamenda or Limbe, you can send XAF with one flat fee and settle invoices faster.

Companies hiring global talent

A startup in Brussels can pay a customer support rep in Yaoundé directly in XAF, with the same flat fee each time.

Families abroad

A student in Paris can support parents back home in Bafoussam. A nurse in London can cover a sibling’s upkeep in Garoua.

Your reasons may be different, but the need is the same: the money has to get there, the fee has to make sense, and the app has to work the same way it did last month.
Send XAF to Cameroon with Grey for just $1.80 per transfer.
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Real stories from our global community

Working in an NGO, I often have to deal with various currencies. Grey's virtual account has simplified these transactions immensely. It's a reliable and convenient financial tool, too.
Nneka Bada
NGO facilitator
As a freelancer working with clients globally, Grey’s virtual foreign account has made receiving payments so much easier. No more currency headaches and the fees are surprisingly low!
Imisioluwa Adeyeri
Content Marketer
As someone who’s always on the move, Grey’s virtual foreign account fits my lifestyle perfectly. Easy access to my funds in different currencies, all in one app - it’s brilliant!
Emeka Amadi
Digital Nomad
I regularly deal with clients from different countries, and Grey has simplified my financial transactions incredibly. The ability to handle various currencies without worrying about exchange rates is fantastic.
Sophia Chiedu
IT Consultant

Frequently asked questions

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Can I send money to Cameroon in XAF with Grey?

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Yes. With Grey, you can send CFA francs (XAF) straight to Cameroon.

Can I send XAF to an MTN or Orange mobile money wallet?

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Yes. Grey supports direct XAF payouts to MTN and Orange mobile money wallets in Cameroon. You can pay a minimum of 500 XAF per transaction and a maximum of 400,000 XAF per transaction.

How much does it cost to send money to Cameroon with Grey?

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A flat $1.80 per transfer, regardless of the amount. No percentage markups and no hidden fees in the exchange rate. You’ll see the live rate before you confirm.

Which Grey balances can I use to send XAF?

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You can payout from your USD, EUR, GBP, and Stablecoin balances.

Can I send to a bank account in Cameroon?

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Not at this time, XAF payouts to Cameroon are mobile money only

Is Grey a legitimate way to send money to Cameroon?

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Yes. Grey is a regulated financial technology company used by over three million people across 80+ countries. We work with licensed banking partners, use two-factor authentication on every transfer, and are regulated by FINTRAC in Canada and FinCEN in the US.

What happens if my transfer is delayed?

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Occasional delays can happen on the receiving side, especially during local bank processing windows. You’ll see status updates in the Grey app, and our support team is available in-app or via email.

What documents do I need to sign up?

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A government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID) and a phone number for verification. Most accounts are verified the same day.

Which countries can I send XAF from?

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You can send XAF to Cameroon from France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and other countries where Grey is available.

Is Grey safe to use?

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Transfers are protected with strict identity verification and two-factor authentication. Every payout is tracked end-to-end. You’ll know exactly when the money lands, and so will the person receiving it. If you have any questions, our support team is one tap away.

How fast do mobile money transfers to Cameroon arrive?

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Mobile money transfers are real-time and almost instant.