How to Send Money from France to Burundi
Money in Minutes · 9 July 2026
If you're living in France and regularly sending money home to Burundi, you've probably run into the same frustrations: slow bank wires, unclear fees, and no one to ask when something looks wrong.
What you'll typically need
- Your recipient's full name, as it appears on their ID
- Their phone number and preferred way to receive the money (for example, Lumicash, Lumitel, or bank transfer)
- The amount you want to send, in euros
What the process looks like
- Message us on WhatsApp, or start your transfer on the send money page, with your amount and how your recipient wants to receive it.
- We confirm the fee upfront — for transfers up to €100 it's a flat €6, and 6% above that. You can see exact examples on our fees page.
- You make your payment.
- We process the transfer and let you know once your recipient has received it.
A note on exchange rates
Because Burundi uses the Burundian Franc (BIF) and France uses the Euro, every transfer involves a currency exchange. The rate applied can vary day to day, so we confirm it with you directly before you send, rather than publishing a rate that might be outdated by the time you pay.
Ready to send? Start your transfer or message us on WhatsApp and we'll take it from there.
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Start your transfer or talk to us on WhatsApp — we'll take it from there.