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Send money from United States to Cameroon
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."
"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."
"Sendwave is trusted by over 1 million users across the US, UK, Canada and EU. 24/7 support is available online and via the app."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
"Moneygram is a well established service with over 80 years in the sector. They support over 200 countries worldwide and have over 440,000 retail locations."
Overall best way: Wise
We tested & reviewed 8 transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
In the last 7 days, Wise appeared in 97.8% of United States to Cameroon searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments the United States into CFA Franc BEAC.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United States to Cameroon transfer using Wise.
Getting the best deal on your United States to Cameroon transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from the United States to Cameroon.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between the United States and Cameroon.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Cameroon.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations for sending money from United States to Cameroon
Always compare ways to send money from the United States to Cameroon to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.
Our analysis included 8 providers that operate between United States and Cameroon.
Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in the United States when you need to send money to Cameroon.
Cheapest way to send money to Cameroon from the United States: Revolut
They offer an average fee of 0* USD and exchange rate between USD-XAF that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Revolut is % cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a USD to Cameroon transfer, Revolut is our recommended choice.
*The most common fee applied to USD-XAF by Revolut, based on data from the past 7 days.
Fastest way to send money to Cameroon from the United States: MoneyGram
Our comparison shows MoneyGram is the fastest option for sending US Dollar into CFA Franc BEAC 60.9% of the time. For urgent USD to XAF money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.
A USD-CFA Franc BEAC transfer through MoneyGram comes with an average 10.75 USD fee.
To ensure MoneyGram was the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to Cameroon and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to Cameroon and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, MoneyGram is the top choice for sending into Cameroon from the United States.
Send large sums of money abroad with Currencies Direct
From the 8 options we compared, Currencies Direct offers the strongest all-round option for large transfers to Cameroon from the United States.
Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from CFA Franc BEACs to CFA Franc BEAC.
As such, we recommend Currencies Direct for large Cameroon transfers.
Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to Cameroon
The total cost of money transfers from United States to Cameroon is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-XAF is currently 566.4201 XAF per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more CFA Franc BEAC for your US Dollars.
To give a historic average, over the last 7 days the USD-XAF mid-market rate has been 613.8167 XAF per US Dollar, this has had a high of 640.4517 and a low of 575.2218.
From the 8 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to Cameroon and the United States.
Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to XAF will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to Cameroon.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 USD per transfer over the last 7 days. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in CFA Franc BEAC. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from Cameroon.
Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to CFA Franc BEAC
Timing is essential for sending money between USD and XAF. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much XAF you get for your USD.
Over the last week, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from USD to XAF averaged 613.8167 XAF.
The highest value recorded was 640.4517 XAF, while the lowest was 575.2218 XAF.
There are currently 8 providers offering transfers between the United States and Cameroon close to this rate
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United States to Cameroon money transfer payment methods
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from the United States to Cameroon.
A money transfer company like Revolut offer bank transfers between the United States and Cameroon with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 8 we tested when sending USD to Cameroon.
Revolut has an average fee of
0 USD for money transfersfrom the United States to Cameroon. Overall, they offer a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from the United States to Cameroon with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Wise.
Wise is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to Cameroon, competing among a total of 8 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer as it is considered as a cash advance. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Cameroon and United States.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United States to Cameroon.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to XAF.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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