Send money to Sierra Leone from the U.S.
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How to send money to Sierra Leone
Create a Ria account
Choose “Sierra Leone”
Then, enter your transfer amount
Select how you will pay
Choose credit or debit card, bank, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or cash
Add recipient info & delivery method
Select cash pickup, bank deposit, or mobile wallet
Confirm & track your transfer
Use your PIN or Order Number to check the status
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Easy ways to send money from United States to Sierra Leone
Check live USD → SLE rates, compare fees, and transfer money safely to the Sierra Leone from home. Every transfer is encrypted, verified, and tracked.
Easily send money, save repeat recipients, and get real-time updates on the go with our Ria mobile app.
Ria agents in United States can assist with transfers to the Sierra Leone. Staff can verify recipient details, walk through all options, and provide the PIN for tracking.
Convenient ways to receive money in Sierra Leone
Your family and friends can pick up Leone at over 650 trusted Ria partner locations across Sierra Leone for easy pickup.
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Send money straight to bank accounts across Sierra Leone, including Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, and UBA.
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Your loved ones can receive money on their phones through afrmoney and Orange Money, fast and simple.
Where it matters most
Ria's trusted delivery partners across Sierra Leone
With 650+ locations in Sierra Leone and over 600,000 worldwide, Ria makes it easy for your loved ones to receive money with our partners.
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How do I send money to Sierra Leone from the United States?
You can send money to Sierra Leone from the U.S. with Ria Money Transfer in three steps:
Create your Ria account
Choose how much to send and your recipient's preferred delivery method
Complete your payment
Ria offers three ways to send:
Online at riamoneytransfer.com
Through the Ria mobile app (iOS and Android)
In person at a Ria location
Your recipient in Sierra Leone can receive funds via cash pickup at 657 locations, direct bank deposit, or mobile wallet through Orange Money or Afrimoney.
What is the best way to send money to Sierra Leone?
The right option depends on your recipient's needs:
For speed and convenience: Send online or through the Ria app. Money can arrive as quickly as minutes, depending on the delivery method.
For mobile wallet: Send to Orange Money or Afrimoney for digital delivery.
For cash pickup: Sierra Leone has 657 payout locations through partners including SLCB, Bloom Bank, and Vista Bank.
For bank deposit: Send directly to major banks such as SLCB, Ecobank, and Union Trust Bank.
How much does it cost to send money to Sierra Leone, and is there a transfer limit?
Ria's fees vary based on:
The amount you send
The delivery method you choose
How you pay (debit card, credit card, or bank account)
Ria offers competitive exchange rates, and fees start as low as $0 for select online transfers. There is no receive limit in Sierra Leonean leones (SLE) for Sierra Leone, though send limits from the U.S. vary by payment method and delivery type. To see exact pricing, use the calculator on this page. It shows the fee, exchange rate, and the total your recipient will receive before you confirm.
Can I send money to Sierra Leone online or through a mobile app?
Yes. You can send money to Sierra Leone online at riamoneytransfer.com or through the Ria mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Online and app transfers let you send 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.
You can pay with:
Debit card
Credit card
Bank account
Your recipient can receive via cash pickup at 657 locations, direct bank deposit, or mobile wallet through Orange Money or Afrimoney.
Can I send money to a mobile wallet in Sierra Leone, like Orange Money?
Yes. Ria supports transfers directly to mobile wallets in Sierra Leone through:
Orange Money
Afrimoney
Your recipient receives the funds in their mobile wallet, where they can spend, transfer, or withdraw the balance. Mobile wallet delivery is a flexible option for recipients who prefer digital payments over visiting a bank or pickup location.
Can I send money directly to a bank account in Sierra Leone?
Yes. Ria supports direct bank deposit to major banks in Sierra Leone, including:
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB)
GTBank
Bloom Bank Africa
Ecobank
Union Trust Bank
Skye Bank
To send to a Sierra Leonean bank account, you will need your recipient's account details. Use the calculator on this page to see fees and the amount your recipient will receive before you confirm. Delivery times for bank deposits depend on the bank and when the transfer is initiated.
Where can my recipient pick up cash in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has 657 cash pickup locations through Ria's open payout network. Top payers include:
SLCB
BNB
Afro International Financial Services
Bloom Bank
Vista Bank
Sierra Leone operates as an open country network, which means your recipient can pick up cash at any participating payer location in the country, which is convenient for recipients in both cities and smaller towns.
Can I send money to Sierra Leone with Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal?
Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App do not support international money transfers to Sierra Leone. PayPal offers international transfers through its Xoom service, but availability, fees, and exchange rates vary.
Ria Money Transfer is purpose-built for sending money to Sierra Leone, with:
Competitive rates and low fees
Mobile wallet delivery to Orange Money and Afrimoney
657 cash pickup locations
Direct bank deposit to major Sierra Leonean banks
You can fund your Ria transfer with a debit card, credit card, or bank account.
How long does it take to send money to Sierra Leone?
Delivery times depend on the method you choose and when you send:
Mobile wallet and cash pickup: Funds can be available as quickly as minutes, depending on processing.
Bank deposit: Typically takes longer than mobile wallet or cash pickup, especially if currency conversion or compliance checks are involved.
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on provider processing times, recipient method, and other factors. For the most up-to-date estimate, the Ria app and website display expected delivery times at checkout before you confirm.