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How to send money to Botswana from the US
Updated 2026-10-27
Fewer services send to Botswana than to its neighbours, and most that do leave the rate until the end. AnyMoney shows the pula rate first, pays into Orange Money, and lets you watch the transfer land.
What you need before you start
Three things, all of which you likely already have:
A US bank account or debit card to fund the transfer.
Your recipient’s Orange number, registered for Orange Money in their own name.
The AnyMoney app (iOS or Android), with a one-time identity verification — most checks clear within the hour during business hours.
Sending, step by step
The whole flow takes a few minutes once your account is set up:
Add your recipient once — choose Orange Money and enter their Orange number with the country code. Their details are saved for every future transfer.
Enter the amount in dollars. The app shows the rate at that very moment and exactly how many pula will arrive.
Review the full quote — rate, fee, and the receive amount — before you confirm anything.
Pay from your linked bank account or debit card.
Track every step in the app until the money lands.
How the money arrives in Botswana
Transfers to Botswana are paid in pula (BWP) to Orange Money, the wallet run by Orange Botswana. The money appears in your recipient’s Orange Money balance with an SMS; they can pay bills and merchants from it or cash out at an Orange Money agent. Orange Money only works on an Orange line, so a Mascom or BTC Mobile number cannot receive it.
How long it takes
Depending on the payment method, transfers typically arrive within a few minutes or up to a few business days. Whatever the path, you can follow every step in the app — and your recipient can be notified the moment it lands.
What it costs
Zero fees on your first transfer — the fee is waived in full. After that, every fee is part of the quote you see before you confirm, never a surprise after. The rate you see in the app is the rate at that very moment, updated regularly to honor our best-rate commitment. Compare us with anyone: our rates are public, on this site, before you sign up.
How much can you send?
Limits depend on your verification level and payment method. The app shows your exact limits during registration and in your account dashboard — and higher limits are available with additional verification.
Before you send to Botswana
Three things worth checking with your recipient:
Confirm your recipient’s number is Orange and registered for Orange Money in their name.
Save the number with the +267 code.
Expect pula to the thebe: the app shows the exact amount before you pay.
See today’s BWP rate for Botswana
The live USD → BWP rate, payout methods and answers to common questions — on one page.