Send Money to Sierra Leone
Your first 3 transfers have a $0 fee (debit card, up to $500 each). Send to Orange Money, Afrimoney or cash pickup at BNB Transfer.*
New Customer Rate
on your first transfer*
*Up to $500 per transfer, paid by debit card.
* Additional 3% applies if paying with a credit card.
Zero fee on your first 3 transfers when you pay with a debit card. Valid on transfers up to 500.00 USD. The promotional exchange rate applies to your first transfer only. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
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22.79 SLE
15 minutes
in 7 cities
How Your Family Receives Money in Sierra Leone
💰 Cash Pickup
Your family can collect leones in cash at 29 BNB Transfer locations in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Kono, Kabala and Kambia. Recipients are normally asked for a valid ID, and the name on the transfer must match it.
📱 Mobile Wallet
Send straight to an Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney or CashApp wallet in Sierra Leone using the recipient's phone number with the +232 country code. Most mobile money deposits arrive in as little as 15 minutes.
How Sharemoney Compares for Sierra Leone Transfers
See how Sharemoney's price compares with other providers for a $250 USD transfer to Sierra Leone via cash pickup.
Competitor rates last checked: November 15, 2026 at 9:55 AM ET
· Sharemoney collects competitor rates twice daily (morning + afternoon ET) — rates may have changed since.
| Provider | Fee | Exchange Rate | Amount Received (SLE) | Rate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharemoney | $1.99 | 22.79 | SLE5,652.35 | Standard |
| Ria | $5.00 | 22.86 | SLE5,600.70 | Standard |
| Remitly | $2.99 | 22.65 | SLE5,594.78 | Standard |
| Western Union | $4.99 | 22.79 | SLE5,582.94 | Standard |
See real-time pricing for your specific transfer
On a $250 transfer, your family can receive up to SLE69.40 more leones with Sharemoney.
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How to send money to Sierra Leone from the US
Sending money to Sierra Leone online with Sharemoney takes a few minutes from your phone or computer, and you never have to stand in line at an agent. Here is the whole process:
- Create your free Sharemoney account in the app or on the website and verify your identity. We may ask for more information later.
- Add your recipient: their full name as it appears on their ID and, for mobile money, their phone number with the +232 country code.
- Choose how they receive the money: an Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney or CashApp mobile wallet, or cash pickup at a BNB Transfer location.
- Enter the amount in dollars. You see the exchange rate, the fee and the exact amount in leones your family receives before you confirm.
- Pay with a debit card or credit card, and track the transfer in the app until it is delivered.
You can save each recipient, so the next transfer to the same person takes only a few taps. For a longer walkthrough with screenshots, see our step-by-step guide to sending money to Sierra Leone.
What a money transfer to Sierra Leone costs
Two things decide how many leones your family ends up with: the transfer fee and the exchange rate. The fee is a fixed charge per transfer, and the rate is how many leones (SLE) each dollar buys. Today mobile money transfers start at $0.99 and cash pickup starts at $1.99, and the live rate is shown at the top of this page.
Look at both together. A small fee with a weak exchange rate can leave your family with less money than a slightly higher fee with a better rate. That is why Sharemoney shows the final amount in leones before you pay, so you compare the number that actually matters.
Your first 3 transfers on Sharemoney are fee-free when you pay with a debit card, up to $500 each. The promotional exchange rate applies to your first transfer only and the offer can't be combined with other promotions.
Paying with a debit card keeps the cost down. Credit card payments carry an additional charge, shown before you pay, and your card issuer may add its own fees. Check the current numbers on our Sierra Leone rates and fees page.
Mobile money or cash pickup: which fits your family
If your family uses a mobile wallet, mobile money is a convenient option. The money lands in the recipient's Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney or CashApp wallet, and they can spend it, send it on, or cash it out at an agent near them. All you need is the wallet's registered phone number.
Cash pickup works better when your recipient prefers physical cash or doesn't have a wallet. With BNB Transfer they can collect leones at 29 locations in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Kono, Kabala and Kambia. Your recipient brings the transfer details and the name must match the one you entered.
Sharemoney doesn't offer bank deposit or home delivery to Sierra Leone. If your family needs the money in a bank account, mobile money is the closest option. See all cash pickup locations in Sierra Leone or the list of mobile wallets we deliver to.
How long a transfer to Sierra Leone takes
Most mobile money transfers to Sierra Leone are delivered in as little as 15 minutes after the payment clears. Cash pickup transfers are usually ready within minutes as well, during the BNB Transfer location's opening hours.
A few things can add time: a first transfer while we verify your account, a recipient name that doesn't match their ID or wallet, or a wrong phone number. Double-checking the recipient's details before you send can help avoid delays. The app shows the status of every transfer, so you and your family know when the money is ready.
How to compare money transfer services to Sierra Leone
There is no single answer to which service is the best way to send or transfer money to Sierra Leone; it depends on how your family wants to receive it and how much you send. When you compare providers, look at the same four things each time:
- The amount in leones your family receives for the same number of dollars, after fees.
- The fee for the delivery method you need, mobile money or cash pickup.
- How quickly the money arrives and whether your recipient can collect it near home.
- Whether the provider is licensed in the US and lets you track every transfer.
Sharemoney is a service of Omnex Group, Inc., a licensed money transmitter in the US, and shows all of this before you confirm, so you can compare it side by side with any other money transfer service. Use the calculator on this page to see today's numbers for your amount.
Leones, SLE and SLL: understanding the currency
Sierra Leone's currency is the leone. In 2022 the Bank of Sierra Leone redenominated it: three zeros were removed, and the new leone (code SLE) replaced the old one (code SLL), so 1,000 old leones equal 1 new leone. Prices and exchange rates today are quoted in new leones.
Some people and some websites still talk about SLL or quote old-leone amounts, so it is worth checking which one you are looking at before you compare. Sharemoney always quotes the USD to SLE rate in new leones, and the amount your recipient sees in their wallet or at the BNB Transfer counter is in new leones too.
Because the rate moves a little every day, the leones your family receives for the same number of dollars can change from one week to the next. If timing matters, check the live rate on this page before you send.
Sending money to Sierra Leone safely
Sharemoney is a service of Omnex Group, Inc., a licensed money transmitter in the US, and every transfer is protected by encryption and identity checks. You verify your identity when you open your account, which keeps your money and your family's money safe.
A few habits protect you even more. Only send money to people you know personally. Be careful with anyone who contacts you asking for an urgent transfer, a fee to release a prize, or payment for something you haven't seen. Confirm the recipient's name and phone number directly with them before your first transfer, and never share your account password or verification codes.
If something doesn't look right, contact Sharemoney support before you send. Once a transfer has been picked up or credited to a wallet, it usually can't be reversed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sending Money to Sierra Leone
How do I send money to Sierra Leone from the US?
Create a free Sharemoney account, add your recipient, choose mobile money (Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney or CashApp) or cash pickup at BNB Transfer, enter the amount and pay with a debit card or credit card. You see the fee, the exchange rate and the leones your family receives before you confirm.
How can I receive money in Sierra Leone?
With Sharemoney, your family in Sierra Leone can receive money in a mobile wallet (Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney or CashApp) or collect cash at one of 29 BNB Transfer locations in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Kono, Kabala and Kambia.
Can I send money to a bank account in Sierra Leone?
Not with Sharemoney. We deliver money transfers to Sierra Leone by mobile money and cash pickup only. If your family needs the funds in a bank, sending to their mobile wallet is the closest option.
How long does it take to send money to Sierra Leone?
Most mobile money transfers arrive in as little as 15 minutes, and cash pickup is usually ready within minutes during the location's opening hours. A first transfer or a name mismatch can add time.
How much does it cost to send money to Sierra Leone?
Mobile money transfers start at $0.99 and cash pickup starts at $1.99. Your first 3 transfers on Sharemoney are fee-free when you pay with a debit card, up to $500 each. The promotional exchange rate applies to your first transfer only and the offer can't be combined with other promotions.
What is the USD to SLE exchange rate today?
Today 1 USD = 22.79 SLE with Sharemoney. The rate moves during the day, and the app always shows the exact rate and the leones your family receives before you send.
Which mobile wallets can receive money in Sierra Leone?
Sharemoney delivers to Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney and CashApp wallets in Sierra Leone. You only need the recipient's registered phone number with the +232 country code.
Where can my family pick up cash in Sierra Leone?
At BNB Transfer: 29 locations across Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, Kono, Kabala and Kambia. See every BNB Transfer location.
Your first 3 transfers to anyone have a $0 fee
Send to Orange Money, Afrimoney, QMoney, CashApp or BNB Transfer, with the exact rate and fee shown before you confirm. Your first 3 transfers on Sharemoney are fee-free when you pay with a debit card, up to $500 each. The promotional exchange rate applies to your first transfer only and the offer can't be combined with other promotions.