Send money from the Netherlands to Burkina Faso

Compare 7 ways to send money from the Netherlands to Burkina Faso and see how many XOF your recipient really gets.

Sending money from the Netherlands to Burkina Faso: what to know

Your recipient receives money in West African CFA franc (XOF). The CFA franc is pegged to the euro at a fixed 655.957, so the mid-market rate from euros never changes. The difference between providers comes from fees and exchange-rate margins.

Delivery methods compared: mobile money (local wallets such as Orange Money, Moov Money, Wave), bank account, cash pickup.

Providers compared: Taptap Send, LemFi, Remitly, Western Union, MoneyGram, Paysend, Orange Money. 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
100 €59,185 – 64,546 XOF1.6 – 9.8 %
300 €184,835 – 194,241 XOF1.3 – 6.1 %
1,000 €625,402 – 652,033 XOF0.6 – 4.7 %

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

Questions

What is the cheapest way to send money from the Netherlands to Burkina Faso?

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 the Netherlands to Burkina Faso take?

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

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