Send money to Sierra Leone

Send money to Sierra Leone with Western Union. Download our app, transfer online or visit us in person to make reliable money transfers.

    GBP

    FX: 1.00 GBP – Exchange Rates and Fees vary by payment and payout options and are subject to change. To check other options, simply click Get Started. X Fee:

    Send money now

    Be informed. Be aware. Protect yourself from fraud

    Be informed. Be aware.

    Protect yourself from fraud

    We encrypt your transfers

    We are committed to keeping your data secure

    We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years

    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Send money to Sierra Leone online at a time that’s convenient for you. Register and create a free profile or log in to start moving money to Sierra Leone.

    Get started
    Send with our app

    Transfer money to Sierra Leone at work, home or on the go through the handy Western Union® app. Send money from virtually anywhere.

    Download today
    Send in person

    Visit us in person at one of thousands of agent locations across the UK. Get support with your Sierra Leone money transfer and pay using cash or a credit1/debit card.

    Find a location
    Cash pickup

    Send money to your receiver for convenient cash collection at hundreds of agent locations across Sierra Leone – from Freetown to Makeni.

    Explore agent locations
    Mobile wallet3

    Register your Western Union profile and transfer money to your receiver’s mobile wallet3 in Sierra Leone with ease.

    Learn more about mobile wallet

    Choose how to send money to Sierra Leone

    Using your bank details
    Cash at an agent location
    With a credit1 or debit card

    Ready to send money?

    Get started

    Send money to Sierra Leone in a few taps with our app

    Track your transfer to Sierra Leone in real time – with live alerts when it reaches your receiver.

    Start your money transfer to Sierra Leone online, then pay in-store.

    Save the details of your receiver in Sierra Leone to repeat transfers in a few taps.

    Download the app
    4.7
    app-store
    4.4
    google-play-badge-ai
    Rating as of 1 April 2024

    More information on how to send money to Sierra Leone from the UK

    Send fast money transfers

    Whether your loved one wants to receive their transfer for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet2, they could be collecting their funds within minutes3.

    Send money now

    Get a free estimate before you send

    Use our free price estimator tool to see the current exchange rates for GBP to SLL, as well as the transfer fees4, delivery time and other costs.

    Use our free estimator

    Have your receiver details ready

    It pays to prepare. Before you arrange a money transfer to Sierra Leone, ask your receiver for all the relevant information you’ll need to speed up the process.

    Start sending money

    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Power to choose

    Send money to Sierra Leone your way. Make an online transfer, download our app or visit one of thousands of UK locations.

    International reach

    Our network covers more than 200 countries and territories, with hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.

    Pay the way you like

    Prefer to pay for your transfer to Sierra Leone by cash, credit1/debit card or using your bank account? The choice is yours with Western Union.

    Register for free

    Create an online profile with Western Union for free. Save your receiver’s details, track a transfer and make straightforward money transfers to Sierra Leone.

    Sign up to send money to Sierra Leone today

    Register now
    Track your transfer

    Use your unique tracking number (MTCN) and share with your receiver to see the status of your money transfer to Sierra Leone.

     

    Save receiver details

    Save time by storing your receiver’s details in your Western Union profile, so you can make quick and easy transfers in the future.

    Register now

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I send money to Sierra Leone online?

    Follow our step-by-step guide for sending money to Sierra Leone:

    1. Register or log in to your Western Union profile and click ‘Send now’.
    2. Select Sierra Leone as your chosen destination and input the amount you wish to send. We’ll then provide a rough estimate of our delivery times to send money from the UK to Sierra Leone.
    3. Then choose how your loved one wants to receive their money. Select either ‘Cash’ or ‘Mobile wallet2’.
    4. You’ll then need to choose the way you’d like to pay. For Sierra Leone, your options are credit1/debit card, Sofort or bank transfer. Click ‘Continue’.
    5. If you’re sending money to a previous receiver, you’ll need to select that option, if not you’ll be required to add some details for your loved one.
    6. Once confirmed and paid for, you’ll receive a tracking number (MTCN) in an email receipt. You can share this with your receiver and both track your money in real time.
    What do I need to send money online to Sierra Leone from the UK?

    To send money to Sierra Leone online for cash pickup, you’ll need the receiver’s full name, the purpose of transaction and source of funds. If you’re sending the money to a mobile wallet2, you’ll need all of this information, as well as the receiver’s wallet information – including the wallet service provider and mobile number.

    How much money can I send to Sierra Leone?

    For cash pickup, you can send up to 7,378.44 GBP to Sierra Leone online. If paying in-store, you can send up to 5,000 GBP. For transfers to a mobile wallet2, you can send up to 1,950 GBP. Use our price estimator for the latest information and guidance.

    How much does it cost to send money to Sierra Leone?

    The cost to make Sierra Leone money transfers depends on the amount you want to send and your chosen payment method. Check any transfer fees4 online before you send money and see the latest exchange rate.

    How do I send money to Sierra Leone from a Western Union location?

    Prefer to send money to Sierra Leone in person? To get started:

    1. Find your nearest Western Union location from thousands of agent locations in the UK.
    2. Hand over your valid ID (government-issued) at the counter.
    3. Inform one of our friendly associates of the details of your receiver in Sierra Leone and your payment method. For larger transfers, we may also require proof of your source of funds – either through a bank statement, tax return or payslip.
    4. Pay for your Sierra Leone money transfer by cash, credit1 or debit card.
    5. Once confirmed, you’ll receive a receipt containing your tracking number (MTCN). Use this number to track your transfer to Sierra Leone.

    If you want to avoid paper forms and aim for a faster checkout experience, you can lock in the exchange rate and fee4 by setting up a transfer on the app or online. Make sure you bring your photo ID to an agent location within 24 hours to complete the transfer.

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

    More FAQs

    1 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

    2 Additional charges, including SMS and account cash-out fees, may be applied to the receiver’s mobile wallet account by the mobile network operator and/or wallet service provider.

    3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

    4 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.