Sendwave
Sendwave Mobile Transfer
100/5
Rating
Fees
Free
No transfer fees. Revenue from exchange rate margin.
Exchange Rate
+2.0%
Variable
Speed
Instant
Typical: Within minutes
Features
- Zero transfer fees
- Instant mobile money transfers
- Simple mobile-first app
- Direct to M-Pesa
- No bank account needed (sender or receiver)
- Referral bonus program
- WhatsApp customer support
Pros
- No transfer fees (truly free)
- Instant M-Pesa delivery
- Very simple app
- Good for small amounts
- No recipient bank account needed
Cons
- Lower transfer limits ($999/day)
- Exchange rate markup offsets free fees
- Mobile-only (no web app)
- No cash pickup option
- No business accounts
Send & Receive Methods
Send Methods
Debit cardBank transfer
Receive Methods
M-PesaAirtel MoneyMTN Mobile Money
Best For
- Small, frequent transfers
- Those who hate paying fees
- Mobile-only users
- Sending to mobile money only
- Young diaspora
Transfer Limits
Minimum$1
Maximum$999
Regulation
Licensed by FinCEN (USA), FCA (UK)
Available On
iOSAndroid
App ratings: iOS 4.8â
| Android 4.6â