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Wave

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  • Free planprice, as published
  • Oct 12, 2026read on
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What Wave costs

  1. Wave mobile money Not published

As wave.com publishes them, read Oct 12, 2026. Fees, tax and exchange rates can differ when you pay; check the provider's own page first.

Its statement

How fast it lands
instant
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
No
Runs on
iPhone Android Web
Facts on record
17

Charges not stated

Facts we read

  • Account typeThe Gambia terms say a Wave mobile wallet is electronic money and does not create a checking account or other bank account. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Company entityWave Digital Finance SA is a member firm of the Wave Mobile Money Group and was created on March 29, 2021, in Senegal. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Customer supportWave advertises toll-free telephone support for instant customer help. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Data useWave says it does not sell users’ personal data to third parties for their direct marketing except with user consent. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Founded2017 · wave.com, Sep 28, 2026
  • Free servicesThe homepage says depositing, withdrawing, and paying bills are free. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Identity verificationThe Gambia terms say customers must provide valid identity documents and Wave agent assistance is used for account identity verification. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Intended usersWave describes its mission as building an inclusive, affordable financial network for users across Africa. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • LimitsFor The Gambia, the terms specify KYC1 balance and 30-day inflow limits of 20,000 GMD, and KYC2 balance and 30-day inflow limits of 200,000 GMD and 1,000,000 GMD respectively. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Mobile platformsboth · wave.com, Sep 22, 2026
  • Privacy and securityWave says it uses security measures to prevent personal data from being lost, disclosed, or used without authorization, and limits access to people with a business need to know. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Regulatory statusWave Digital Finance says it received an electronic money issuer license from BCEAO on April 14, 2022. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Transaction authorizationThe Gambia terms say transactions must be authorized with a secret PIN or another method Wave may require. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026
  • Transfer feeThe homepage says sending money costs 1%. · wave.com, Oct 12, 2026

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