Announcement

XOF & XAF Currencies Now Supported in 7 African Countries

Bitnob Team
Bitnob Team
•4 min read
XOF & XAF Currencies Now Supported in 7 African Countries

You can now send money to loved ones and partners in Francophone Africa and have them receive it directly in XOF or XAF via Mobile Money using Bitnob

Money moves differently across Africa. Sometimes, it’s a gift from family abroad. Other times, it’s a payment for freelance work, a payout for a business deal, or simply a smart way to hold value. Whatever the reason, one thing matters most—the ability to access that money in a way that feels local.

That’s why withdrawals/transfers in XOF and XAF currencies are now supported on Bitnob. For users in Gabon🇬🇦, Cameroon🇨🇲, Mali🇲🇱, Senegal 🇸🇳, Côte d'Ivoire🇨🇮, Togo🇹🇬, and Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, receiving funds in digital currencies (USDT or BTC) now has the flexibility to withdraw directly in their local currency.

The Why Behind the Expansion

For a long time, the story has been about sending money from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana. And while that remains essential, it’s only part of a bigger picture. More users across Africa are receiving funds, storing value, or spending money in countries where local payout options haven’t always been available.

This shift prompted a rethink. The approach needed to reflect the real financial habits of people across the continent. That meant introducing withdrawal options that fit seamlessly into the lives of users in Francophone Africa.

What You Can Do Now

  • Receive & Withdraw: Whether you're in Dakar, Lomé, or Yaoundé, receiving funds in USDT or BTC is just the beginning. With local withdrawals in XOF and XAF, those funds are now more usable, more real, more yours.

     
  • Send Money Home or Across Borders: Sending funds across borders doesn’t have to mean complex conversions or delays. Funds sent to friends and family can be withdrawn in the currency that matters most to them.

     
  • Spend Like a Local While Traveling: Visiting Côte d'Ivoire from Kenya? Withdraw in XOF. In Cameroon from Nigeria? Withdraw in XAF. No more relying on exchange desks or carrying large amounts of cash.

     
  • Do Business With Confidence: For freelancers, creators, and small businesses in these countries, payouts are now faster, more direct, and easier to access.

How to Withdraw Your Funds in XOF or XAF

To withdraw funds from your Bitnob USD wallet in XOF or XAF, follow these steps:

  1. Open Your Bitnob App
  2. Tap "Withdraw" in the Quick Links Section of the homepage
  3. Add a Destination Account: tap “Add new destination” if you’re withdrawing to a new account.
  4. Select the country you’re withdrawing to in XOF or XAF
  5. Choose your preferred payment method (Mobile Money).
  6. Input Account Details: input the details of the receiving account (such as mobile number for mobile money ).
  7. Input the amount you want to withdraw in USD: The app will display the equivalent amount in XOF or XAF based on the current exchange rate.
  8. Review Your Transaction and complete the withdrawal

     

Where Can You Withdraw in XOF or XAF?

This process is available for users in the following countries:

  • 🇬🇦 Gabon (XAF)
  • 🇨🇲 Cameroon (XAF)
  • 🇲🇱 Mali (XOF)
  • 🇸🇳 Senegal (XOF)
  • 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire (XOF)
  • 🇹🇬 Togo (XOF)
  • 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (XOF)

How to Send Money to XOF or XAF Countries Using Bitnob

Whether you're helping family in Mali, sending cash to a friend in Cameroon, or supporting a business in Senegal, you can now transfer money directly in XOF or XAF using your app.

  1. Tap “Transfer” on the Homepage Quick Links
  2. Choose “Transfer to Bank or Momo”
  3. Select the Destination Country and Currency: You can now choose from:
  • 🇬🇦 Gabon (XAF)
  • 🇨🇲 Cameroon (XAF)
  • 🇲🇱 Mali (XOF)
  • 🇸🇳 Senegal (XOF)
  • 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire (XOF)
  • 🇹🇬 Togo (XOF)
  • 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (XOF)
  1. Enter the amount you want to send (in USD), and tap “Continue”.
  2. Select the Recipient's Provider and enter Details.
  3. Add a Transaction Note: Tap “Proceed to Transaction Note” to include a short message for the recipient (optional but helpful).
  4. Review & Send

That’s it. The money is on its way.

 And If You Don’t Want to Withdraw It All…

You don’t have to withdraw everything immediately. Some people prefer to:

  • Hold their funds in USD for later.
  • Create a virtual card for secure online shopping or subscriptions.
  • Convert into BTC or USDT and grow their stash.

With XOF and XAF now supported, more people can truly receive, send, and spend.

The Bigger Picture 

This isn’t just about new payout options. It’s about reimagining access. About making sure that financial tools reflect the rhythms of real life in every part of Africa.

Access to local currency, whether for spending, saving, or sending, is a small shift with a big impact. It makes digital money tangible. It makes cross-border payments feel natural. And it opens the door for more Africans to engage with global finance on their own terms.

The work continues. But for now, this is a good step.

Welcome to a more connected Africa. Get started here!