To send money to Cameroon with MAJORITY, open the app, select Cameroon, enter your recipient's MTN MoMo or Orange Money phone number and the name on their wallet account, then review the XAF total and confirm. Cameroon transfers are delivered to a mobile wallet account. There is no cash pickup or bank transfer option on this destination.
What you need before you start
| What you need | Detail |
|---|---|
| A MAJORITY account | Opened with a government-issued ID |
| Your recipient's wallet | An active MTN MoMo or Orange Money account in their own name |
| Their phone number | The number registered to that wallet account |
| Their name | Exactly as it appears on the wallet account |
| What they receive | Central African CFA francs (XAF) |
How to send money to Cameroon, step by step
The whole process happens in the app. These steps cover a first transfer to a new recipient.
- Open your MAJORITY account. You need a government-issued ID. A US Social Security number is not required.
- Tap Send money and select Cameroon. The app shows the mobile wallet option, which is the delivery method available on this destination.
- Enter your recipient's details. You need the phone number registered to their MTN MoMo or Orange Money account, and their name as it appears on that account.
- Enter the amount in US dollars. The app converts it and shows the XAF total your recipient will receive, along with our competitive exchange rate.
- Review the summary screen and confirm. The XAF amount, the exchange rate, and the estimated delivery time are all shown before you confirm.
Getting your recipient's details right
Most held transfers to Cameroon come from a details mismatch rather than anything to do with the money, so it is worth a message to your recipient before you start.
- The phone number has to be the one registered to the wallet. A number your recipient uses for calls is not always the number attached to their MTN MoMo or Orange Money account.
- The name has to match the wallet account. A spelling difference can hold the transfer until it is resolved, so confirm the exact spelling rather than assuming it.
- The account has to be in your recipient's own name. A wallet belonging to a relative or a neighbour will not clear.
What your recipient receives
Your recipient receives Central African CFA francs (XAF) directly into their MTN MoMo or Orange Money account. They do not need to visit a location, present a document, or convert anything after it arrives. The XAF figure shown on your summary screen before you confirm is the amount that reaches their wallet.
Cash pickup is not available on the Cameroon destination, and neither is bank transfer. Mobile wallet is the delivery method for this destination.
How MAJORITY handles the Cameroon destination
MAJORITY is a financial membership for migrants in the US, and Cameroon is one of the destinations available in the app. Transfers are delivered to MTN MoMo or Orange Money in Central African CFA francs (XAF).
With a MAJORITY membership, you pay a $0 MAJORITY transfer fee on transfers to Cameroon.
The membership is $6.99 per month and includes money transfers to more than 30 countries in addition to the MAJORITY Visa® Debit Card, mobile top-ups, and international calling. The XAF amount your recipient will receive, our competitive exchange rate, and the estimated delivery time are all shown in the app before you confirm.
What to do next
- Ask your recipient which wallet they use, MTN MoMo or Orange Money.
- Confirm the phone number registered to that wallet, and the name on the account.
- Open the app, select Cameroon, and enter the amount you want to send.
- Review the XAF total, the exchange rate, and the estimated delivery time before you confirm.
How to send money to Cameroon on WhatsApp
The send happens in a conversation rather than on a screen. You open the chat, say how much you want to send, and enter the phone number registered to your recipient's mobile wallet when the chat asks for it.
Your recipient needs an active MTN MoMo account, or an Orange Money account, in their own name. The number has to be the one registered to that wallet rather than any number they use, and the name has to match the account, so both are worth confirming before you start.
Before anything is charged you see the XAF amount your recipient will receive, the exchange rate, any fee, and the estimated delivery time. With a MAJORITY membership, you pay a $0 MAJORITY transfer fee. Without a paid monthly membership, sending on WhatsApp is $1.99 per transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I send money to Cameroon with MAJORITY?
Open the app, tap Send money, select Cameroon, enter the phone number registered to your recipient's MTN MoMo or Orange Money account along with the name on that account, enter the US dollar amount, then review the XAF total and confirm.
What does my recipient need to receive money in Cameroon?
An active MTN MoMo or Orange Money account in their own name, and the phone number registered to it. The name on the account has to match the recipient name you enter.
Can I send a cash pickup to Cameroon?
No. Cash pickup is not available on the Cameroon destination. Transfers are delivered to a mobile wallet account.
Can I send a bank transfer to Cameroon?
No. Bank transfer is not available on the Cameroon destination.
What currency does my recipient receive?
Central African CFA francs (XAF). The XAF total is shown in the app before you confirm, alongside our competitive exchange rate.
What does it cost to send money to Cameroon with MAJORITY?
With a MAJORITY membership, you pay a $0 MAJORITY transfer fee on transfers to Cameroon. The membership is $6.99 per month. The exchange rate applied is shown in the app before you confirm.
Why was my transfer held?
The most common cause is a mismatch between the recipient name you entered and the name on the wallet account, or a phone number that is not the one registered to that wallet. Confirming both with your recipient before you send avoids it.
Related MAJORITY resources
MAJORITY is a financial membership for migrants in the US that supports money transfers to more than 30 countries, including Cameroon. Transfers to Cameroon are available via MTN MoMo and Orange Money mobile wallets, with the live exchange rate and estimated delivery time shown in the app before each transfer is confirmed.
Disclosures
The MAJORITY app facilitates banking services through Axiom Bank, N.A. ("Axiom"), Member FDIC. The funds deposited in the account held at Axiom, Member FDIC, are FDIC-insured on a pass-through basis up to $250,000 per depositor in the event Axiom fails and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Non-deposit products or services such as money transfers and telecom services are not FDIC-insured.
MAJORITY Visa® Debit Card is issued by Axiom Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.