International transfers · USD
Send money to Sierra Leone
Send US dollars to a bank account in Sierra Leone by SWIFT, paid from your USDT balance.
- 0.5% fee
- Pay with USDT
- SWIFT (USD)
- Rate
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- Transfer fee
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- Total from your balance
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Indicative rate. The final rate is locked when you confirm.
Ways to receive money in Sierra Leone
Your recipient chooses how they want to get the money. Here is what each option needs.
SWIFT (USD)
An international bank transfer in US dollars to the recipient's bank.
What you need from the recipient
- Account name and number
- SWIFT/BIC code
- Bank name and address
- Paid out in
- USD
- Arrival
- Shown before you confirm
- Fee
- 0.5% (min $0.50)
- Limits
- $5.00 – $1,000.00
How it works
Steps to send money to Sierra Leone
- 1
Sign up and top up with USDT
Create a free account, complete a one-time identity check and add USDT to your balance.
- 2
Check the rate and fee
Pick the country and receive method. You see the fee, the rate and exactly what your recipient gets.
- 3
Send and track
Confirm with your withdrawal PIN and follow the transfer status in the app until it's paid out.
Know before you send
Fees and rate for sending money to Sierra Leone
No hidden charges: the fee is added on top of the amount you send, and the rate is shown before you confirm.
| Receive method | Fee | Example with $100 | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT (USD) | $0.50 | 100.00 USD · total $100.50 | $5.00 – $1,000.00 |
Sending money to Sierra Leone: what to know
For payments to banks in Freetown and across Sierra Leone, a SWIFT transfer in US dollars is often the most practical option, especially for school fees, suppliers or savings.
ScarabPay sends the dollars to the recipient's bank. You pay from your USDT balance, and the fee is shown before you confirm.
Why send with ScarabPay
No bank account needed
Fund your transfers with USDT from any exchange or wallet. No card, no bank queue.
Clear, low fee
0.5% of the amount, shown upfront. Your recipient gets the full amount you enter.
Real status updates
Every transfer has a status and a receipt you can share with your recipient.
Support in Arabic and English
Questions about a transfer? Our team answers in Arabic and English.
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Need help with a transfer?
Our support team can help you choose the right receive method, check recipient details or follow up on a transfer.
Contact supportQuestions about sending money to Sierra Leone
How much does it cost to send money to Sierra Leone?
The fee is 0.5% of the amount you send, with a minimum of $0.50. It is added on top, so your recipient gets the full amount you enter, converted at the rate shown before you confirm.
What are the limits for transfers to Sierra Leone?
You can send between $5.00 and $1,000.00 per transfer. Receive options available: SWIFT (USD).
How can I send money to Sierra Leone?
With a SWIFT bank transfer in US dollars, funded from your ScarabPay balance.
What details do I need?
The account name and number, the bank's SWIFT code, name and address, and the purpose of the payment.
Is mobile money available for Sierra Leone?
Not yet. Transfers to Sierra Leone currently go to bank accounts by SWIFT.
Which currency arrives?
US dollars.
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Transfers are available to verified ScarabPay users and are subject to our Terms of Service and AML policy. Rates shown on this page are indicative and update regularly; the final rate and fee are shown before you confirm. Delivery times depend on the receive method and the recipient's provider. ScarabPay is not a bank. Terms of Service · AML policy