How to send money to Cameroon from India with the best INR-XAF rate

Comparing providers offering services between India and Cameroon, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.

Right now, for INR/XAF

• Western Union Agent is our top choice for INR to XAF transfers. Sending 22,100 INR to XAF will cost you ₹663 in fees, and you will receive 120,926.83 XAF. The delivery time usually is minutes - 5 days, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.

• Ria Money Transfer offers the lowest cost transfers of the 4 compared. Data collected for transfers between India and Cameroon over the past week shows that Ria Money Transfer is 7.14% cheaper than the second-best option.

• Of 4 companies compared, PayPal App (P2P Transfer) offers the quickest way to send Indian Rupees to Cameroon is with minutes. When speed matters, PayPal App (P2P Transfer) is our recommended choice for sending into Cameroon from India.

Our comparison includes 4 companies that provide the ability to send Indian Rupee to Cameroon.

This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Cameroon from India, based on the amount you want to send.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for CFA Franc BEAC when sending Indian Rupee to Cameroon.

The rate between the Indian Rupee and CFA Franc BEAC is currently 6.085.

The total cost of money transfers from India to Cameroon is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for INR-XAF is currently 6.085 XAF per Indian Rupee. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more CFA Franc BEAC for your Indian Rupees.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Ria Money Transfer, charging 4 INR per transfer. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in CFA Franc BEAC. Simply, the higher the amount received in India, the lower the cost of sending from Cameroon.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more XAF for the same amount of Indian Rupee. Using a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between India and Cameroon.

Sending money via a bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from India to Cameroon.

Here are all the ways to send money from India to Cameroon:

Bank transfers

Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from India to Cameroon.

By using a money transfer company such as Ria Money Transfer for transfers from India to Cameroon, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from India to Cameroon with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Western Union Agent.


Western Union Agent is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from India to Cameroon.

Credit cards

Not many money transfer companies offer direct credit card deposits, because it is more expensive for everyone (especially with high cash advance fees).

We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card transfer if you can; otherwise, make a quick comparison to find the latest deal.

Some services between India and Cameroon have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Cameroon as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Cameroon, use Western Union Agent. The combination of rates and fees when sending from India to Cameroon is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving India, or entering Cameroon. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive CFA Franc BEAC in Cameroon. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from India to Cameroon will offer every method for incoming CFA Franc BEAC, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from India into CFA Franc BEAC is directly into a bank account. Western Union Agent is the best company for bank transfers between India and Cameroon.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between India and Cameroon.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Ria Money Transfer.

When signing up to and sending Indian Rupee to Cameroon, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

The precise documents you need will vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part however, in India this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Cameroon it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Cameroon, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Cameroon shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between India and Cameroon, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Western Union Agent has scored so highly for transfers to Cameroon is their easy sign up process in India.

When sending large amounts of money between India and Cameroon there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

Some transfers into CFA Franc BEAC may need to be reported to tax authorities in Cameroon, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Cameroon based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in India or Cameroon to discuss your personal circumstances.