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Interbank Exchange Rate: 1 SOS = 0.9742 XOF
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All you need to know about Somali Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO money transfers

Easily compare money transfer providers in one place to send money from Somalia to Gabon. Send money overseas to your loved ones by comparing Somali Shilling (SOS) to CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) remittance exchange rates. Read remittance service provider reviews and check out deals, promotions and discounts. Transfer online or send cash based on services offered by these providers.

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Latest SOS to XOF Conversion Rates

Here are some latest SOS to XOF (Somali Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.

1 SOS0.97 XOF
5 SOS4.87 XOF
10 SOS9.74 XOF
25 SOS24.36 XOF
50 SOS48.71 XOF
100 SOS97.42 XOF
150 SOS146.13 XOF
200 SOS194.84 XOF
250 SOS243.55 XOF
300 SOS292.26 XOF
400 SOS389.68 XOF
500 SOS487.10 XOF
600 SOS584.52 XOF
700 SOS681.94 XOF
800 SOS779.36 XOF
1,000 SOS974.20 XOF
1,500 SOS1,461.30 XOF
2,000 SOS1,948.40 XOF
2,500 SOS2,435.50 XOF
3,000 SOS2,922.60 XOF
4,000 SOS3,896.80 XOF
5,000 SOS4,871.00 XOF
10,000 SOS9,742.00 XOF
15,000 SOS14,613.00 XOF
20,000 SOS19,484.00 XOF
30,000 SOS29,226.00 XOF
40,000 SOS38,968.00 XOF
50,000 SOS48,710.00 XOF
100,000 SOS97,420.00 XOF

*Based on the Interbank Exchange Rate. Actual payout may vary based on the chosen money transfer provider.


What's the best way to do Somalia to Gabon money transfers?

Sending money internationally to Gabon from Somalia can be a challenging task given so many companies willing to move your money overseas. You can rely on RemitFinder to choose the best provider who can offer the most value while ensuring safety and security at the same time.

Our money transfer comparison engine does a real time comparison of exchange rates from various foreign exchange providers to bring you the best choices for your Somali Shilling to XOF remittances.

Every company listed on our platform has been fully vetted by our team to ensure you get access to safe, secure and reliable providers to help you send money to Gabon. Our partners also provide exclusive offers and discounts to our customers so they can save even more on their next money transfer. You can take advantage of these promotions so your loved ones back home get the maximum amount in CFA Franc BCEAO.


How to get the best exchange rate for your money transfers from Somalia to Gabon?

With ever changing remittance exchange rates, and umpteen new companies and startups to send money abroad coming up, it may seem hard at first to decide when to send money and which company to choose from for your Somalia to Gabon transfers.

RemitFinder provides a single place to compare many options so you can quickly and easily decide who to go with. Compare various banks, foreign exchange specialists, Fintech startups, remittance service providers, multi currency bank accounts and others in a single view to maximize the return on your SOS to CFA Franc BCEAO international money transfers.

To help save your precious time and hard earned money, we also created the RemitFinder exchange rate alert. This is a totally free notification that will keep you updated daily on the latest Somali Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO exchange rates and ongoing deals and promotions. You can sign up for our rate alert and start saving now.


What's the cheapest way to send money from Somalia to Gabon?

Finding the cheapest way to send money from Somalia to Gabon might not be that easy given the umpteen choices available. You have to look at various parameters like exchange rates and fees to determine if the cost of one money transfer operator is less than that of another or not.

It may also be tempting to use some of the traditional funds transfer services like foreign currency exchanges or operators located in shopping malls, grocery stores and other local outlets. While you can certainly transfer SOS to XOF via these channels, they may not be the most economical way to send money internationally. Typically, brick and mortar services charge higher fees and may also provide lower rates. All this contributes to making your foreign exchange transfer more expensive.

Online money transfers tend to be more cost effective, and RemitFinder provides you quite a number of good choices to ensure you are able to get optimum Somalia to Gabon exchange rate. Many of our partners also provide promotions and offers that are exclusive to our customers; availing these will definitely reduce the cost of your foreign exchange transaction further.


How to send money from Somalia to Gabon through a bank?

We do not recommend using your local bank in Somalia for your next SOS to XOF overseas funds transfer. The reason for this is that banks are known to give you worse exchange rates and yet charge high foreign exchange fees. That is a double whammy that will make the transaction much more expensive for you.

That said, there may be circumstances you may want to consider your bank for your international funds transfer. For example, if you need to move a very large sum of money from Somalia to Gabon (for property purchase, or any such high value transaction), and do not want smaller transactions. In such cases, be sure to carefully inspect all details of the remittance transaction that your bank offers you. You can use the RemitFinder remittance search engine to compare your bank's quote with many other money transfer companies to try to negotiate a better deal with your bank.

Notwithstanding any unique circumstances as above, you will generally save more by relying on online foreign exchange companies for sending XOF to Gabon. These companies will let you use your local bank account in Somalia to pay for your Gabon money transfer, but will likely save you a lot of money by affording better rates and citing lower foreign exchange transaction fees.


How to send money to Gabon from Somalia fast?

It could be a stressful experience if you need to rush money quickly from Somalia to Gabon. How do you decide which option to pick to ensure your funds arrive at the destination in the fastest possible way?

First, you should ensure that you are picking the right payment method to convert SOS to XOF. Most remittance companies will allow you to pay by cash, with credit or debit cards, via a direct bank transfer, through a wire transfer, and so on. Digital payment methods like wire transfers and bank transfers will certainly delay your transaction as compared to cash payments.

Similarly, on the receiving side, your recipient also has multiple options to collect their monies in CFA Franc BCEAO. The payout choices generally include cash pickup, direct bank transfer, loading up a mobile wallet, and mobile airtime top up. If transaction speed is important, you could choose cash pickup if the receiver can access a close by pickup location. Just be aware that the exchange rate on cash transactions may not be the best, and there is risk in handling cash, especially for larger amounts. Otherwise, a mobile airtime top up or a bank deposit may be the next fastest possible ways unless there are bank holidays going on.

Foreign exchange transaction speed also depends on some additional factors like transfer amount, compliance and regulatory processes and vary from provider to provider. Check out our remittance guide to answer any questions you may have on how remittances work in general, and what factors affect the speed of your Somalia to Gabon money transfers.


Which are the best money transfer companies to transfer money from Somalia to Gabon?

The definition of "best" is very personal for everyone. It may even vary from one transaction to the next depending on various factors involved. When it comes to sending money from Somalia to Gabon, we can help you in choosing the best provider.

There are several key points you would want to check for; these include, but are not limited to, the best Somali Shilling to CFA Franc BCEAO exchange rate, transfer amount limits, transaction fees, transfer speed, variety of payment and delivery methods available, fixed vs indicative rate, and availability of any deals and promotions.

After you see the initial list of remittance companies we present you with, use the above criteria to fine tune your choices. That way, you can see which providers are a better fit for the requirements of your XOF money transfers to Gabon. Keep an open mind as it is very much possible that different providers suit different transfer scenarios better than others.

Finally, you should definitely take into account any ongoing promotions from these providers. Offers and discounts will lower your cost to make the money transfer and result in your recipient in Gabon getting more money for every Somali Shilling you send.


Step by step guide to send money from Somalia to Gabon

The first step to send money to Gabon from Somalia is to identify a money transfer provider that best suits your needs. You can rely on RemitFinder's online comparison tool to do so.

Once you have a provider chosen, follow these steps to execute your SOS to XOF overseas funds transfer.

  • Click through to the provider's site and register an account.
  • Provide documentation for ID proof, and related information that the provider may need as part of compliance and regulatory checks they need to do.
  • Add recipient information including their bank account in Gabon if paying via ACH direct deposit or bank transfer.
  • Enter your sending amount, and initiate a transaction.
  • Pay for your transaction via your Somalia bank account or alternative methods like a debit card.
  • Sit back and relax, and see your money travel to Gabon!

After the transaction has been kicked off, the provider would notify you of progress. Many remittance companies also have mobile apps; you can use that to track the real time status of your transfer from Somalia to Gabon.