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Transfers to Somalia

Send money to Somalia

Give your customers transfers to Somalia: Somali Shilling arrives usually within 15 minutes by mobile wallet, bank account.

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How they receive

Indicative rate. The app holds it for 15 minutes when the transfer is reviewed.

Every transfer is checked against international sanctions lists. If the money cannot be delivered, the amount and the fee go back to the sender. The sender can cancel for a full refund until the money is paid out.

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Live from the demo platform: the operator sets every fee, margin and limit.

Somalia depends heavily on money from its diaspora, and mobile money is used for everyday payments, often in US dollars. Screening needs particular care on this corridor, so check that your partner and bank accept it.

Payouts to Somalia are made in Somali Shilling, and the central bank is the Central Bank of Somalia. An operator adding this corridor works with a licensed local payout partner and follows the country's reporting rules.

The main languages used in Somalia: Somali and Arabic. Phone numbers start with +252. Recipient messages and mobile payout details follow from both.

Payout currency
Somali Shilling (SOS)
Delivery methods
Mobile wallet, Bank account
Per transfer
100 to 150,000 KES
Fee rule on the demo
1.5% (from 100 to 1,500 KES)

Delivery methods

Ways to receive in Somalia

In test

Mobile wallet

usually within 15 minutes

The mobile number of the wallet.

3 partners

In test

Bank account

within 24 hours

The bank account details used in Somalia.

Partner to connect

Sub-Saharan Africa

How it works

How a transfer to Somalia works

Indicative rate. The app holds it for 15 minutes when the transfer is reviewed.

  1. 1Choose Somalia and how they receive: mobile wallet, bank account.
  2. 2See the rate, the fee and exactly what they get. The rate is held while you review.
  3. 3Send with your PIN. You both get a tracking link and a message at every step.

Every transfer is checked against international sanctions lists. If the money cannot be delivered, the amount and the fee go back to the sender. The sender can cancel for a full refund until the money is paid out.

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Questions

Send money to Somalia

How long does a transfer to Somalia take?

Mobile wallet: usually within 15 minutes · Bank account: within 24 hours. The exact time shows before the sender pays.

How much does it cost?

The operator sets the fee per route. On the demo: 1.5% (from 100 to 1,500 KES). The exact fee and the total show before the sender pays.

What exchange rate is used?

Today's rate, shown as indicative on this page. The app holds it for 15 minutes when the transfer is reviewed.

What does the receiver need?

Mobile wallet: The mobile number of the wallet. Bank account: The bank account details used in Somalia.

Can a transfer be cancelled?

Yes, until the money is paid out. The amount and the fee go back to the sender.

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