Compare options before sending money to Conakry or anywhere else in Guinea.
Guinea and its capital of Conakry have a prominent position on the coast of West Africa and all the business it attracts, primarily in the mining sector, means a lot of people send money in and out of it.
If you're one of them, compare your options before sending money to Guinea and find out what you can do to get more cost-effective transfers.
How much does it cost to send money to Guinea? Compare your options
Just enter your transfer amount and currency into the table below, and it will run the numbers and show how much different transfers may cost with different providers. This calculator can make comparing transfers and finding a better deal much easier.
The "Rate" and "Amount Received" displayed are indicative rates that have been supplied by each brand or gathered by Finder.
Exchange rates are volatile and change often. As a result, the exchange rate listed on Finder may vary to the actual exchange rate quoted for the brand. Please confirm the actual exchange rate and mention "Finder" before you commit to a brand.
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Step-by-step: How to send money to Guinea
- Compare services that can send your money to Guinea and convert it to Guinean francs.
- Choose the one that’s best for you and sign up for an account.
- Enter your transfer details, including the amount you want to send and the recipient's information.
- Check to make sure all the details are correct, then make your payment.
What's the best way to send money to Guinea?
There are several ways of sending money to Guinea. Some transfer services will deliver funds in your choice of method.
Money transfer services
You can send money directly to your recipient's mobile phone with a growing range of mobile money services.
Cash transfers
There are several cash transfer services in Guinea, which can deliver cash to your recipient on your behalf.
Banks
You may be able to send money to Guinea by going through your bank, but you'll need to contact it and ask.
Let's crunch the numbers: Sending $1,000 to Guinea
The table below shows how much transfers cost with different services so you can get a sense of how much you can save by comparing options before sending your money transfer.
| Money transfer service 1 | Money transfer service 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | $14.99 | $9 |
| Exchange rate | 1 AUD = 6206.47 GNF | 1 AUD = 6124.92 GNF |
| Transfer speed | Instantly | Instantly |
| Amount of Guinean francs received/strong> | GNF6,113,435 | GNF6,069,795 |
| Overall | GNF43,639 more | GNF43,639 less |
Both options here are services which can deliver funds almost immediately through cash pick-up and in this case, the one with the higher fees will still give the recipient more money overall, netting them over 40,000 Guinean francs (about $6) more. This is because the exchange rate is so much better than the other transfer service.
It's worth looking at both the exchange rates and the fees when comparing money transfers.
How long will it take to send money to Guinea?
How long it takes to send money overseas using a transfer service will often depend on how many bank transfers are involved en route, if you're transferring to or from a bank account. Each bank transfer can add a couple of days to the overall time, depending on the bank and the transfer location.
Emergency cash transfer
If you want an instant transfer you can find a place to pay with card or cash, and then select cash delivery or mobile money as an option.
Although it's fast it also tends to cost more than other options do.
How to send money to Guinea without a bank account
If you don't have a bank account you're still able to pay with cash in some locations, such as at a local MoneyGram agent.
If your recipient doesn't have a bank account they can still receive mobile money transfers and pick up cash in Guinea.
What to watch out for
The popularity of mobile money services is growing in Guinea and some services will now let you send funds to Guinea for delivery as mobile airtime.
This can be a very fast and affordable way of making payments in an underbanked region and if you also have a suitable mobile money account you may be able to save money by making a payment directly rather than using a transfer service.
Documentation you'll need to send money to Guinea
Transfer services will require some information before processing your transaction. Different transfers will require different amounts and types of information. The basic details you need to provide include:
- Your details. This may include your name, address and contact details, supported by identification such as a driver’s licence or passport.
- The recipient's details. You will need to say who you're sending the money to, including their name and contact information.
- The transfer details. This includes how much you're sending, which currency you want it delivered as and your reason for making the transfer.
What to compare to get the best deal
There are several things to consider when comparing money transfer services. To find the one that's best for you, look at the elements which are most important to you.
- Total cost. Consider both the fees and the exchange rate. Both of them will combine to make up the total cost. Exchange rates will often be more important but less-visible than the fees.
- Delivery options. The main options include bank transfer, mobile money and cash pick-up. The transfer speed and cost will often depend largely on which delivery option you select.
- Payment options. You can pay for most money transfers through a transfer from your bank account, but if you don't have one or need to send the money urgently, look for a provider which takes cash or card.
- Customer service. If you have a high-priority transfer, it may be worth looking up the customer service details ahead of time to make sure you can get in touch with them if something goes wrong.
Foreign exchange rates explained
To find out how good a transfer service's exchange rates are, you'll have to find the current mid-market rates for the Guinean franc (GNF).Then you can compare the transfer service's exchange rates to those mid-market rates to see exactly how much you're paying on top of the fees.
