Send Money to Sierra Leone | Money Transfer to Sierra Leone

You can send money to Sierra Leone with Coinepay quickly and securely, whether you are supporting family in Freetown, paying a friend or settling with a business partner. A money transfer to Sierra Leone is set up in a few steps from the Coinepay app, with the rate and fees shown up front.

• Fast delivery: transfers can arrive in as little as 10 minutes, depending on the payout method and the destination country.
• Clear pricing: the exchange rate and all fees are shown before you confirm the transfer.
• Flexible payouts: bank deposit, mobile wallet and cash pickup are supported.

How to send money to Sierra Leone

1. Enter the amount and currency. Type how much you want to send and choose the currency the recipient should receive, such as Sierra Leonean leone (SLE).
2. Add the recipient and choose the payout method. Enter the recipient's details and select bank deposit, a mobile wallet or cash pickup.
3. Review, confirm and track. Check the exchange rate and fees, confirm and pay, then follow the status of your transfer in the app.

How long does a transfer to Sierra Leone take?

Transfers to Sierra Leone can arrive in as little as 10 minutes; the actual time depends on the payout method and the receiving bank or mobile money provider, and the estimated arrival time is shown in the app before you confirm.

Other things that can affect speed include receiving bank cut-off times, weekends and local holidays, identity or compliance checks, and incorrect recipient details. Entering the wrong account number, an unregistered wallet number or a name that does not match the recipient's ID can delay or return a transfer.

How much does it cost to send money to Sierra Leone?

The exchange rate and every fee are shown in the Coinepay app before you confirm the transfer, so you can see the full cost and the amount the recipient will get before you pay. The total depends on how much you send, the currency the recipient receives and the payout method you choose. The recipient should also check whether their own bank or wallet provider charges an incoming fee, as that is outside Coinepay's control.

Ways to receive money in Sierra Leone

Bank deposit

Funds go straight into the recipient's bank account at banks such as Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) or Ecobank. You will need the recipient's full name, bank and branch details and account number; for a SWIFT transfer the receiving bank also provides an 8- or 11-character SWIFT/BIC code. Sierra Leone has no national IBAN format, so use the account details the receiving bank supplies rather than trying to build one. The payment purpose may also be requested.

Orange Money

Money is paid into the recipient's Orange Money wallet. Provide the mobile number registered to that wallet, and make sure the number matches the recipient's registered name.

Afrimoney

Afrimoney payouts need the mobile number linked to the recipient's Afrimoney account. An inactive or full wallet can prevent delivery.

QMoney

For QMoney, supply the mobile number registered to the wallet. As with other wallets, the number must match the registered account holder.

Cash pickup

For cash pickup the recipient collects the money at a designated bank branch using their name exactly as shown on their national ID, a valid ID card and the pickup code from your transfer.

What you need to send money to Sierra Leone

To complete a money transfer to Sierra Leone you need:

• A verified Coinepay account (registration and identity verification completed).
• The recipient's full legal name exactly as it appears on their bank account or national ID.
• The payout details for the chosen method: account and bank details, the registered mobile number, or the name for cash pickup.
• The purpose of the transfer, if you are asked for it.

The local currency is the Sierra Leonean leone, currency code SLE. Older references may show SLL, the pre-redenomination code. Note too that Bank of Sierra Leone rules require a National Identification Number to be linked to local bank accounts and mobile wallets; an account without a linked NIN may be restricted, so confirm your recipient's account can receive credits.

How Coinepay keeps your transfer safe

Coinepay verifies every customer's identity and screens customers and counterparties against sanctions lists. Transfers are subject to identity verification, sanctions screening and local regulations, and Coinepay may ask for documents such as the purpose or source of funds. Card and fund services are provided by licensed partner financial institutions, connections are encrypted, and every transfer has status tracking in the app. Support is available 24/7 if you have a question about a transfer.

Send money to Sierra Leone with the Coinepay app

Download the Coinepay app from the App Store or Google Play, or create your account to get started. Complete verification once and you can send money to Sierra Leone whenever you need to, with the rate and fees shown before you confirm.

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FAQ

What is the fastest way to send money to Sierra Leone?

Choose the payout method with the shortest estimated arrival time shown in the app. Transfers can arrive in as little as 10 minutes, but the actual time depends on the payout method and the receiving bank or wallet provider.

How long does a transfer to Sierra Leone take?

Transfers can arrive in as little as 10 minutes. The actual time depends on the payout method and destination, and the estimated arrival time is shown in the app before you confirm. Bank cut-off times, weekends, holidays and compliance checks can affect speed.

What details do I need to send money to Sierra Leone?

You need a verified Coinepay account and the recipient's full legal name as on their account or ID. For bank deposit, add their bank, branch and account number (and SWIFT/BIC for a wire); for a wallet, the registered mobile number; for cash pickup, the name as on their ID. You may be asked the purpose of the transfer.

Can the recipient receive money to a mobile wallet or as cash in Sierra Leone?

Yes. Coinepay supports mobile wallet payouts including Orange Money, Afrimoney and QMoney using the registered mobile number, as well as cash pickup, where the recipient collects the money with their ID and a pickup code at a designated branch.

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