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USA → Africa

Send Money to Africa from the USA

Send money from the United States to East, West, Central, North and Southern Africa. World Direct Link has served African diaspora communities in the USA since 1999. Send in person at an authorized agent; your recipient is paid by bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallet, depending on the country.

Countries we send to in Africa

Choose a country for payout options and to find an agent near you.

Sending money to Africa - questions & answers

Which countries in Africa can I send money to?

From the USA, World Direct Link sends money to Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, Angola, Benin, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia.

How do recipients in Africa receive money?

Depending on the country and payout partner: Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet. Each country page lists the methods available there.

How do I send money to Africa?

Visit an authorized World Direct Link agent in the United States with a valid photo ID and your recipient's details. The agent discloses the fees and the amount your recipient will receive before you pay.

Is World Direct Link licensed?

Yes. World Direct Link, Corp. is a FinCEN-registered Money Services Business and state-licensed money transmitter (NMLS ID 1119263), serving diaspora communities since 1999.