Send money from Iceland to Ghana

Compare 5 ways to send money from Iceland to Ghana and see how many GHS your recipient really gets.

Sending money from Iceland to Ghana: what to know

Your recipient receives money in Ghanaian cedi (GHS). The mid-market ISK/GHS rate moves daily, so the amount received also depends on the day you send.

Delivery methods compared: mobile money (local wallets such as MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, AirtelTigo Money), bank account, cash pickup.

Providers compared: Wise, Western Union, MoneyGram, Paysend, Xoom (PayPal). Prices on this site are estimates: always confirm the final price on the provider’s site.

What your recipient gets (estimates)

You sendYour recipient getsTotal cost
15,000 ISK1,299.29 – 1,407.53 GHS1.7 – 9.2 %
40,000 ISK3,582.31 – 3,764.30 GHS1.4 – 6.1 %
150,000 ISK13,584.78 – 14,134.09 GHS1.2 – 5.1 %

Prices estimated on Nov 8, 2026 at the mid-market rate of Nov 7, 2026, from the least to the most favourable of the 5 providers compared. The provider shows the final price.

Questions

What is the cheapest way to send money from Iceland to Ghana?

It depends on the amount, the delivery method and the day. The comparator above ranks providers by what your recipient receives after fees and exchange-rate margin. Always confirm the final price on the provider’s site before you send.

How long does a transfer from Iceland to Ghana take?

Delivery time depends on the provider and the delivery method. On this route, by delivery method: mobile money: fastest minutes, slowest same day; bank account: fastest minutes, slowest 1–2 days; cash pickup: minutes. The delivery time is shown for each provider.

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