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Crypto remittances to Africa

In short

A crypto remittance to Africa lets the diaspora send money home using Bitcoin, Lightning or stablecoins, with the recipient receiving local Mobile Money in seconds. MoMo›Me handles the conversion and pays out to MTN or Orange Money — no bank account, no agent queue, lower fees.

The remittance problem

Traditional remittance corridors to Africa are slow and expensive, often charging 7–10% and taking days. The diaspora wants to send value home instantly and cheaply, and recipients want it on the wallet they already use — Mobile Money.

How crypto fixes it

Bitcoin and the Lightning Network settle globally in seconds at near-zero cost; stablecoins move dollars without banks. MoMo›Me converts the inbound crypto and delivers a Mobile Money payout, so a transfer that took days now lands in seconds.

No crypto knowledge required

The sender pays with crypto; the recipient simply receives Mobile Money in their local currency on MTN or Orange Money. No app, no account, no seed phrases.

Frequently asked questions

What is a crypto remittance?

Sending money across borders using cryptocurrency — here, the recipient receives local Mobile Money instead of crypto.

Is it cheaper than a money-transfer operator?

Usually, yes. Bitcoin and Lightning avoid correspondent banks and card networks, cutting fees and settlement time.

Which countries can receive?

MoMo›Me is live in Cameroon (MTN & Orange Money) and expanding across Africa.

Pay Mobile Money instantly

Pay any Mobile Money number with Bitcoin, Lightning or USDT.

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