How can I send money to Guinea-Bissau?
Send money to Guinea-Bissau with Taptap Send. You can send to Orange Money or Telecel Cash mobile wallets.
Delivery methods and speed
Find below the options to send money to Guinea-Bissau along with the most important details for each.
| Delivery method | Typical delivery time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Money (Orange, Telecel) | Within a few minutes | Available 24/7. |
Fees
Taptap Send always shows you the exact fee and exchange rate upfront before you confirm your transfer. There are no hidden charges.
When sending to Guinea-Bissau, the following fees apply:
| Sending from | Transfer fee |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France (including Mayotte and La Réunion), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain | €1.00 |
| 🌍 All other countries | No transfer fee, a small percentage is included in the exchange rate |
Sending limits
Guinea-Bissau specific limits per delivery method are described below:
| Delivery method | Sending limit per transfer (XOF) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Money (Orange, Telecel) | Max 1,000,000 | Depends on the recipient's wallet status |
For details on your overall sending limits, see the article What are my sending limits on Taptap Send?
Can I cancel my transfer or get a refund?
If your transfer has already been delivered, recalling the funds can be difficult and take time. It is sometimes easier to resolve this directly with the recipient. Contact our support team through the app and we will look into what options are available. You can also refer to our global article Can I cancel or get a refund for my transfer?
For your recipient
Does my recipient need to do anything?
Orange Money: Funds may land in a dedicated international transfers sub-account. Your recipient needs to dial *144#, select the transfer option, and enter their PIN to move the money into their main wallet.
Telecel Cash: No action needed in most cases. Funds arrive directly in the main wallet balance.
What details does my recipient need to provide?
Orange Money: Full name and Orange mobile number registered with Orange Money.
Telecel Cash: Full name and Telecel mobile number registered with Telecel Cash.
How does my recipient cash out?
Orange Money: Your recipient can check their balance by dialling *123# or through the *144# menu. Note: do not rely on text message alerts alone to confirm receipt.
International transfers via Taptap Send often land in a dedicated "Réception Internationale" sub-account. Your recipient must dial *144#, select the transfer option, and enter their 4-digit PIN to move the funds into their main wallet.
To withdraw, your recipient visits an Orange Money agent with a valid government-issued ID or passport. Before starting the withdrawal, they should confirm the agent has enough physical banknotes on hand (dinheiro suficiente). This is especially important outside central Bissau, where agents can run low on cash.
Telecel Cash: Your recipient can check their balance via *124# or through the main portal at *110#. Note: do not rely on text message alerts alone to confirm receipt.
International transfers usually go directly to the main wallet balance. Your recipient should check their transaction history to confirm the correct amount arrived.
To withdraw, your recipient visits a Telecel agent with a valid government-issued ID and confirms the agent has enough CFA banknotes (dinheiro suficiente) before initiating the withdrawal. Alternatively, your recipient can keep the funds in their wallet to pay merchants digitally or use Telecel shortcodes to buy phone credit (crédito) or data bundles, avoiding cash-out fees.
Still need help? Contact our support team through the app.