CameroonXAFCentral African CFA Franc
XAF (CFA franc CEMAC) is the currency of Cameroon and five Central African countries, managed by BEAC; 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF (fixed peg). Cameroon has not imposed sanctions against Russia: SWIFT transfers are accepted by Afriland First Bank, Ecobank Cameroon and other banks in Douala. IBAN is not used in Cameroon. ATM24's manager coordinates details and verifies the transfer route through BEAC banks before confirmation.
The route, the receiving bank and the payout amount are agreed before payment.
The national currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), the common currency of six CEMAC countries: Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. The issuer and regulator is Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC). The XAF rate is pegged to the euro at 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF. Cameroon is the largest economy in the CEMAC zone, and Douala, the country's main port, is its primary financial and business center. IBAN format is not used in Cameroon: for international SWIFT transfers, you typically need the bank's SWIFT/BIC code, account number, recipient's full name, and bank address. The main national bank is Afriland First Bank, Cameroon's largest private bank, operating since 1987. International transfers are also handled by Ecobank Cameroon (ECOCCMCX), part of a major pan-African banking group.
Cameroon has not imposed its own sanctions against Russia; however, any specific transfer depends on the receiving bank, correspondent chain, and standard AML/KYC checks. Cameroon is a bilingual country: the official languages are French and English, so banking documents may be prepared in French or English. ATM24 checks the available transfer route in advance before confirming your application. The timeframe for international SWIFT transfers is 2–5 business days. ATM24 commission is from 0.9%.
Visa/Mastercard cards from Cameroon banks: XAF credited directly to the recipient's card. Afriland First Bank, Ecobank Cameroon, SCB Cameroun (SG) cards. Recipient's full name and 16-digit card number. Amount in XAF = EUR equivalent x 655.957 (BEAC rate)
SWIFT transfer to a bank account: IBAN is not used in Cameroon. Afriland First Bank - the largest private bank in Douala and Yaoundé. Ecobank Cameroon (SWIFT ECOCCMCX) - pan-African network. Details: SWIFT code + account number + full name + bank address
XAF cash in Douala (financial capital) and Yaoundé (political capital). Douala - primary center for XAF cash disbursement. Yaoundé - secondary location (government offices, notaries). Check the list of payment points with your ATM24 manager
Details for transfers to Cameroon: bank SWIFT code, account number, recipient's full name, bank address. IBAN is not used in Cameroon. XAF is managed by BEAC - the rate to EUR is stable (1 EUR = 655.957 XAF). Cameroon has not imposed sanctions against Russia. ATM24's manager verifies the transfer route before payment.
We accept RUB, USD, EUR and USDT — we pay out in XAF
RUB XAF
6.31per 1 RUB
10 000 ₽ = 63 069 XAFUSD XAF
559.53per 1 USD
100 $ = 55 953 XAFEUR XAF
616.96per 1 EUR
100 € = 61 696 XAFUSDT XAF
559.53per 1 USDT
100 USDT = 55 953 XAF| You send | Payout in XAF |
|---|---|
| 100 USDT | 55 953 XAF |
| 300 USDT | 167 860 XAF |
| 500 USDT | 279 766 XAF |
| 1 000 USDT | 559 532 XAF |
| 5 000 USDT | 2 797 660 XAF |
Where recipients usually get the money in Cameroon
Société Générale Cameroun — a universal bank with retail and corporate services. Recipients may use an account, card, branch, or mobile banking.
SWIFT: to clarify; Description: Cameroon's largest private bank; since 1987; Yaoundé and Douala
BICEC — a bank focused on everyday accounts and card operations. The recipient should provide the exact details and payout currency.
Ecobank Cameroun — a bank serving personal customers and small businesses. Its services typically include accounts, cards, branches, and digital banking.
UBA Cameroon — a local bank with standard account and cash services. Transfer availability depends on the details, currency, and bank rules.
National Currency
The national currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF.
Card Systems
Visa and Mastercard are available through banks. The country is part of the CEMAC zone and uses the CFA franc. GIMAC (CEMAC Interbank Monetary Centre) provides regional processing. Orange Money and MTN MoMo are the leading mobile payment systems.
Payment Applications
Orange Money and MTN Mobile Money are Cameroon's leading mobile money systems, reaching most of the adult population. Express Union Mobile is available for money transfers through an agent network. ATM24 funds can be received to a bank account or through a mobile wallet agent network.
Interbank Transfers
IBAN format is not used in Cameroon: for international transfers, SWIFT/BIC code, account number, and recipient's full name are typically used.
Financial Regulator
Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) is the central bank for six CEMAC zone countries and the primary regulator of Cameroon's monetary system.
Special Features for ATM24
Cameroon has not imposed sanctions against Russia.
With an ATM24 transfer the recipient gives their own bank and details, so the money lands directly on the account.
Three steps from request to payout
Fill in the form or write to us on WhatsApp or Telegram — a manager will check the available route
We check the recipient details and confirm the route, rate, fee and payout amount
Once paid, the transfer goes out along the agreed route — we report the status in the messenger
We verify the exact details when agreeing the available route before payment.
Facts, not promises
You see the rate, the fee and the payout amount before you send the money.
The route, rate, fee and payout amount are agreed before payment.
Reference cities with payout locations. Availability of a specific location is confirmed in the request.
Confirm the city before payment
Only methods present in both the country description and the current route are shown.
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We've compiled answers to frequently asked questions about CFA franc XAF, the XAF to EUR rate, and transfers to Cameroon.
For a transfer to Cameroon in XAF, ATM24 builds the order around the recipient's payout method on the Cameroon XAF payout route. The sender sees the route, fee from 0.9%, expected timing from 15 minutes, and final amount before payment; if details change, the calculation is updated. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
In Cameroon, an XAF transfer may go to a bank-issued card or bank account depending on the receiving bank. ATM24 checks the Cameroon XAF payout route through a bank such as BICEC or Ecobank Cameroun and confirms whether card payout, account payout, or only one option is available. The sender pays after that route is confirmed. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
ATM24 can check whether an XAF transfer to Cameroon may go through Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon. The receiving bank must match the recipient details and accept the selected payout route. The manager confirms the bank, account or card format, and final amount before payment.
Recipient details for Cameroon in XAF depend on the bank or payout channel named in the order. ATM24 may need the recipient name, Afriland First Bank or another bank, account or card data, and payment purpose. The sender pays only after those fields are confirmed. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
For Cameroon, an XAF payout may be fast only after the selected channel is checked. ATM24 reviews Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon plus card or account payout options before giving timing. The manager confirms the expected time before the sender pays. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
An XAF transfer to Cameroon through ATM24 has a fee starting from 0.9%, but the useful number is the final amount after the route is checked. ATM24 confirms the Cameroon XAF payout route, bank such as Société Générale Cameroun, exchange conditions, sender's payment method, and payout amount. Any fee charged by the sender's card issuer or bank should be checked separately. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
Yes, ATM24 can calculate a transfer to Cameroon in XAF where the sender pays by card, bank transfer, USDT, or another available method. ATM24 checks the Cameroon XAF payout route, payment currency, exchange conditions, bank details such as Afriland First Bank or Société Générale Cameroun, and the final payout amount. Sender-side card or bank fees are separate from the ATM24 calculation. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
For Cameroon, the minimum XAF transfer through ATM24 starts from 100 USD or the equivalent. The upper limit is route-based: the manager checks Afriland First Bank, BICEC, recipient details, payout method, and document requirements before payment. A route through BICEC may have different limits than a card or non-bank payout. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
For Cameroon, extra documents for an XAF payout depend on the route through BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, or another confirmed channel. ATM24 may ask for identification, source of funds, recipient details, and payment-purpose wording. The list is confirmed after the amount and bank route are reviewed. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
For Cameroon, a 1000 USD transfer can produce a different XAF result depending on the receiving route: 559,531.95 XAF. The ATM24 calculation includes Ecobank Cameroun or another confirmed bank, payout method, fee from 0.9%, and exchange conditions. The sender sees the final amount before payment. Bank-route examples for Cameroon: Afriland First Bank, BICEC, Société Générale Cameroun, Ecobank Cameroun, and UBA Cameroon.
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