aed → xof
Send money from the UAE
Transfer AED from UAE funding rails to supported West Africa destinations with transparent pricing and fast payout.
Today's rate (changes throughout the day)
1 AED ≈ 163 XOF
From 0.6% + FX spread
The exact amount the recipient gets is shown in the app before you confirm.
Sending money from this country
The UAE is a major source market for remittances into West Africa, particularly for salary-based transfers and family support. Senders prioritize fast transfer execution, clear conversion terms, and reliable payout delivery to recipients who often need immediate access.
BLUE FINANCIAL SERVICES supports this with Open Banking funding, explicit quote and fee preview, and a destination-driven corridor selection flow. You can review all key details before final confirmation and track transfer progress after submission.
Available destinations
Choose a destination country for corridor-level details and payout options.
Destination fee comparison
Indicative fees and delivery windows from this source country. Final executable values are shown in-app before confirmation.
| Destination | Transfer fee | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Send money to Senegal | From 0.5% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Côte d'Ivoire | From 0.5% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Mali | From 0.55% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Togo | From 0.55% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Burkina Faso | From 0.55% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Benin | From 0.55% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Niger | From 0.6% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| Send money to Guinea-Bissau | From 0.6% | Same day (Mobile Money) |
Source-country compliance
UAE-origin transfers follow applicable UAE and destination-country compliance standards with mandatory identity verification and AML controls.
Why senders trust this route
How sending money works
Four steps. The whole thing takes a few minutes.
Open an account
Sign up on the app or web. We check your ID — takes about five minutes.
Add money to your wallet
Top up from a European bank (free), your UAE bank (instant), or Mobile Money.
Enter the amount and confirm
See the exchange rate, the fee, and the final amount the recipient gets. Then confirm with a code from your phone.
Your recipient gets paid
To their Mobile Money wallet or bank account — usually within a few hours, sometimes instantly.
Fees and delivery
No hidden charges. The full breakdown is shown before you confirm.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | From 0.6% |
| Exchange rate margin | Indicative, from 0.35% |
| Delivery time | Same day (Mobile Money) |
| How you pay | Open Banking via Lean (AED) |
| How they receive | Mobile Money (XOF) |
Fees can change. Exchange rate margins are estimates — the exact amount is shown in the app.
Ways to pay and get paid
How you pay
Connect your UAE bank account through Lean to fund your AED wallet securely and initiate destination transfers.
How they receive
Recipients receive XOF via supported Mobile Money operators across eligible West Africa corridors.
Common questions
Common questions
Quick answers to common questions about this route.
How do I fund transfers from the UAE?
You fund through Open Banking (Lean) from a supported UAE bank account into your AED wallet.
Which destinations are available from the UAE?
You can send to supported West Africa destination corridors with Mobile Money payout where available.
Are AED rates fixed on this page?
No. Public values are indicative. Final executable quote details are confirmed in-app before submission.
How fast are payouts from UAE corridors?
Most supported Mobile Money payouts are delivered the same day after confirmation and checks.
Is sending from UAE regulated?
Yes. Transfers follow partner and jurisdiction compliance standards with mandatory risk and AML controls.
Rates on this page are a guide. The final amount the recipient gets is shown in the app before you confirm. Fees depend on where you're sending from and to, the amount, and whether you've verified your ID.
Other routes
talk to a corridor specialist.
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