Sendwave
Mobile app for sending money from the US, UK, Canada and Europe to Africa, Asia and the Americas.
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Is Sendwave free?
No, it's a paid product
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RemitlyFree
TransferGoPaid
MoneyGramPaid
- Verified facts
- 5 of 5
- Alternatives ranked
- 4
- Approved reviews
- 0
- Visits sent from here
- 0
About Sendwave
Sendwave is a remittance app started in 2014 and now part of Zepz, the group that also runs WorldRemit. It is built for people in the US, Canada, the UK and the EU who send money to family abroad, with a strong focus on African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, plus routes to Asia and Latin America. You link a debit card, verify your identity and send from your phone, with payout to mobile money wallets, bank accounts or cash depending on the country. Support is available by chat around the clock. A newer Sendwave Wallet for US and UK senders adds better rates or cashback and a prepaid Visa card. There is no subscription; costs come from the exchange margin and any fee on each transfer, which vary by corridor. It is a phone-only service, so it suits people who want quick, small regular transfers rather than large bank wires.
Best for: Diaspora senders in the US, UK, Canada or EU paying family in Africa by mobile money.
Pros and cons
What works
- Strong coverage of African mobile money and bank routes
- Quick setup: link a debit card and send from the app
- 24/7 chat support
Why people leave
- Sending is limited to a handful of countries (US, Canada, UK, EU)
- Mobile-first, with no full web app for sending
- Wallet extras like cashback are only for US and UK senders
Sendwave vs Remitly, TransferGo and MoneyGram
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Sendwave | Remitly | TransferGo | MoneyGram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free | Paid | Paid |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | No | Free app | Yes, free multi-currency account, no monthly cost | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
Top Sendwave alternatives
See all 4- 1Remitly68.8
Similar app-based remittances with more sending countries and delivery options.
- 2TransferGo64.8
Sends from the UK and EU to African countries, with a multi-currency account and card.
- 3MoneyGram61.8
Another agent network for cash pickup, plus bank and wallet deposits.
- 4
Paysend59.4Reaches 170+ countries with card and e-wallet payouts.
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Sendwave: common questions
What is Sendwave?
Sendwave: Mobile app for sending money from the US, UK, Canada and Europe to Africa, Asia and the Americas. Best for diaspora senders in the US, UK, Canada or EU paying family in Africa by mobile money. Available for iOS and Android.
Is Sendwave free?
No, Sendwave is a paid product.
Is Sendwave open source?
No, Sendwave is not open source.
What platforms does Sendwave run on?
Sendwave is available for iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Sendwave?
The highest-ranked Sendwave alternatives right now are Remitly, TransferGo and MoneyGram. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Sendwave vs Remitly: what's the difference?
Sendwave is a paid product; Remitly is free to use. Only Remitly runs on Web.