Best way to send money from the UK
to Senegal & West Africa
4 providers compared · Free · No sign-up
Today’s Snapshot
Best rate
742.64
XOF/GBP
via Ria
You save
1,636
XOF
vs worst
Compared
4
providers
ranked
Updated:
Live snapshot · refreshes every 1 min
As of April 03, 2026, Ria offers the best rate for GBP to XOF, delivering 742,636 XOF on a £1,000 transfer at a rate of 742.6360. That's 636 XOF more than LemFi in this comparison. Ria also charges no transfer fee on this corridor.
We compared 4 providers: Ria, LemFi, Remitly, TapTapSend. Rankings update automatically as rates change throughout the day.
Summary
- Best on £1,000: 742,636 XOF via Ria
- Receive range: 741,000 – 742,636 XOF
- Potential savings: 1,636 XOF
- Promotional offer: up to 744,895 XOF via Remitly (terms apply)
Best in 2026: Ria
Right now, Ria delivers the most XOF, around 742,636 XOF on £1,000. That's 1,636 XOF more than the priciest option. Compare all 4 providers in the table.
Number of providers
4
Cheapest provider (on average)
RiaLowest total cost (on average)
0.0%
Highest total cost
0.0%
Most transferred amount
1,000 GBP
Fastest transfer time
Instant
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Cost Analysis: GBP to XOF
Avg FX markup
-1.36%
Rate spread
3.895 XOF
Avg transfer fee
£0.00
Median fee
£0.00
4 of 4 providers fee-free
Fees and fee-free counts are as reported by each provider's API. Some providers embed fees in the exchange rate or add payment-method charges at checkout.
Avg recipient receives by delivery method
| Delivery method | Avg. recipient gets (XOF) |
|---|---|
| ★Bank Deposit | 742,883 |
| Cash Pickup | 742,636 |
| Mobile Money | 741,000 |
Transfer speed
Under 1 hour – 2 days
avg 17 hours
Market competition
Moderate
4 providers
Rate stability
moderate
SCVI 3.0
Does the transfer amount affect cost?
Yes, transfer fees on this corridor are typically fixed (£0.00 GBP), so sending more reduces your cost as a percentage. For example, the same £0.00 fee represents a larger slice of a £50 transfer than a £1,000 one. The average FX markup of -1.36% applies to all amounts.
How much your recipient gets at different amounts
Using the best rate right now (Ria). For live ranking after changing amount, use the comparison table at the top.
| You send | Your recipient gets |
|---|---|
| £500 | 371,318 XOF |
| £1,000 | 742,636 XOF |
| £5,000 | 3,713,180 XOF |
GBP to XOF Exchange Rate: Today's Conversion
Snapshot refreshes every 1 min. For instant ranking after changing amount, use the comparison table at the top.
| You send (GBP) | ✓ Best (Ria) | Worst (TapTapSend) | You lose |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | 743 | 741 | −2 |
| £5 | 3,713 | 3,705 | −8 |
| £10 | 7,426 | 7,410 | −16 |
| £25 | 18,566 | 18,525 | −41 |
| £50 | 37,132 | 37,050 | −82 |
| £100 | 74,264 | 74,100 | −164 |
| £200 | 148,527 | 148,200 | −327 |
| £500 | 371,318 | 370,500 | −818 |
| £1,000 | 742,636 | 741,000 | −1,636 |
| £2,000 | 1,485,272 | 1,482,000 | −3,272 |
| £5,000 | 3,713,180 | 3,705,000 | −8,180 |
| £10,000 | 7,426,360 | 7,410,000 | −16,360 |
| £50,000 | 37,131,800 | 37,050,000 | −81,800 |
| £100,000 | 74,263,600 | 74,100,000 | −163,600 |
All-in rates include transfer fees and FX margin. “You lose” = XOF your recipient misses out on vs the best provider. Best/worst provider above are from the snapshot at page load; for live ranking use the comparison table at the top of the page. Rates refresh every 15 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way to send money from the UK to Senegal & West Africa?
The cheapest way to send money from the UK to Senegal & West Africa is through an online provider. Among the 4 available, Ria was most often the cheapest provider in comparisons on SawaFX.com.
How much does it cost to send money from the UK to Senegal & West Africa?
If you send money with the cheapest available provider, the transfer fee for a GBP–XOF transfer is 0.0% of the transfer amount (including transfer fee and exchange rate margin).
Across all 4 providers, the average FX markup on this corridor is -1.36%. Transfer fees range from £0.00 GBP.
In contrast, the cost of the most expensive option is 0.0%.
Is Remitly a good option for sending money from the UK to Senegal & West Africa?
Remitly is a popular provider. The average cost of online money transfers from the UK to Senegal & West Africa with Remitly is 0.0% of the amount you send, whereas the cheapest online services have an average cost of 0.0%.
Ria is the provider that is most often the cheapest for money transfers to a cash pick-up location in Senegal & West Africa.
What's the cheapest provider to send money from the UK to a cash pick-up location in Senegal & West Africa?
Over the past 3 months, the provider that was most often the cheapest for cash pick-up transfers in Senegal & West Africa was Ria, with an average cost of 0.0% of the amount you send (includes fees + exchange rate margin).
What is the fastest option to send money from the UK to Senegal & West Africa?
The provider that was most often the fastest in comparisons of the past 30 days was LemFi (average fastest transfer time: Instant).
How stable is the GBP to XOF exchange rate?
The GBP/XOF exchange rate is currently rated “moderate” (SCVI score: 3.0) according to SawaFX's rate stability index. A lower SCVI score means provider rates are more consistent : less day-to-day volatility makes it easier to time your transfer.
About money transfers from the UK to Senegal & West Africa
SawaFX compares 4 providers offering international money transfer services from the UK to Senegal & West Africa. The total cost of the cheapest available option was 0.0% of the transferred amount.
In comparison, the total cost of the most expensive provider was on average 0.0%.
What is the average FX markup on GBP to XOF transfers?
The average FX markup on this corridor is -1.36% above the mid-market rate. The spread between the best and worst exchange rate offered is 3.895 XOF; meaning your recipient can receive significantly less depending on which provider you choose.
The FX markup is often the “hidden” cost: it is built into the exchange rate rather than charged as a separate fee. Always compare the total amount your recipient gets, not just the headline rate.
Does the delivery method affect how much is received in Senegal & West Africa?
The delivery method can affect your rate. On this corridor, Bank Deposit delivers the best average recipient amount in this snapshot.
- Bank Deposit: avg 742,883 XOF(best)
- Cash Pickup: avg 742,636 XOF
- Mobile Money: avg 741,000 XOF
Averages above are from the same snapshot at page load. For live best provider and amounts, use the comparison table at the top.
Is it better to send a larger amount from the UK to Senegal & West Africa?
Transfer fees on this corridor are typically fixed (£0.00 GBP), so the cost as a percentage is lower when you send more. For example, a £5 fee on a £50 transfer is 10%; on a £500 transfer it drops to just 1%. The average FX markup of -1.36% applies to all amounts regardless of size.
Why do GBP to XOF exchange rates differ between providers?
Every provider adds a markup on the mid-market (interbank) rate. On this corridor, the average markup is -1.36%. Some providers charge a fixed fee with a tighter exchange rate; others advertise “no fees” but recoup costs through a wider spread. SawaFX compares the total cost (exchange rate margin plus fees), so you always see the real amount your recipient gets.
How often are GBP to XOF rates updated on SawaFX?
SawaFX refreshes rates every 15 minutes directly from each provider. The rates shown always include all transfer fees and the FX markup, so the “amount received” you see is what your recipient would actually get, not a misleading headline rate.
About GBP → XOF Money Transfers
SawaFX compares 4 providers offering money transfers from the UK to Senegal & West Africa. The cheapest option — Ria delivers 742,636 XOF on a £1,000 transfer, 1,636 XOF more than the most expensive option. Rates are live and update throughout the day. Transfers typically arrive within Under 1 hour to 2 days depending on provider and payment method.
Data as of . Rankings update every 15 minutes.
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How your recipient receives money in Senegal & West Africa
Bank Transfer
Deposit to banks in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, Benin, and other West African CFA zone countries.
Cash Pickup
Available at agent networks across the West African CFA zone.
Mobile Money
Send to Orange Money, MTN MoMo, or Wave in Senegal, Ivory Coast, and West African CFA countries.
GBP → XOF Monthly Report
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