How Money Remittance Companies Can Now Pay Out to Africa (Without Setting Up a Single Office)

Gone are the days when money remittance companies had to set up physical outlets or rely on multiple local agents to send money across Africa. Back then, expanding your service meant building a network of shops, hiring teams, and dealing with complicated compliance issues in each country.

But it’s 2025 and there’s a better way.

The Old Way: Expensive, Slow, and Hard to Scale

In the past, global remittance providers like Western Union had to establish a physical presence or partner with agents to process payouts in African countries. This meant opening shops in major towns, training staff, printing receipts, and maintaining cash on hand all while trying to meet local regulatory requirements.

Now imagine doing this in 10 countries. Or 20. Or all 54.

It was slow. It was costly. And it was not scalable.

The New Way: Payouts via Elemi Remit

Today, with partners like Elemi, remittance companies can now pay out directly to recipients across Africa—without any physical presence.

Elemi’s remittance solution, Elemi Remit, connects you to the most trusted and widely used local payment channels, including mobile money wallets and bank accounts. No shops, no agents, no paperwork.

With Elemi Remit, you can:

• Cut costs by eliminating the need for offices or physical infrastructure in each country

• Deliver funds instantly to recipients through mobile money or bank accounts

• Settle transactions in under 3 minutes

• Enjoy the lowest FX rates in Africa, starting from just 0.5%

Supported Countries and Payment Methods

Elemi Remit covers major African markets including:

• Uganda – MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, Bank

• Kenya – MPESA, Airtel Money, Bank

• Nigeria – Online Banking

• Rwanda – Mobile Money

• Tanzania – MPesa, Airtel Money, Tigopesa

• South Africa – Bank transfers

• Ghana, South Sudan, and more

Whether you're sending money to Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Kigali, or Dar es Salaam your recipients can get paid in their local currency and preferred method.

Why This Matters

Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions for remittances, with millions depending on transfers from abroad. But to serve this market effectively, you need speed, scale, and flexibility.

Elemi Remit gives you all three.

No more bottlenecks. No more overhead. Just fast, secure, and cost-effective payouts across the continent.

Ready to expand your remittance business in Africa without the extra cost?

Book a Consultation with Elemi and start sending money the smart way.

Let me know if you'd like this tailored to a specific audience (e.g., remittance startup founders or traditional providers looking to modernize).