Sending from the United Kingdom
Send money to DR Congo from the UK
Use the Express Remit app to prepare a transfer to DR Congo. Select the destination, add your recipient and review the current options before sending.
Be there for family in DR Congo
US dollars are widely used in DR Congo alongside the Congolese franc, so check which currency your recipient will receive before you confirm.
Know the currency
The currency of DR Congo is the Congolese franc (CDF). For a transfer from pounds to CDF, check the currency and amount shown for the recipient in the app.
Prepare your recipient’s details
Confirm the currency, receiving method and the recipient’s full name with them before sending. Mobile numbers in DR Congo start +243.
Which currency will my recipient receive in DR Congo?
The national currency is the Congolese franc (CDF), and US dollars are also common. The app shows the currency and amount for your transfer before you confirm, so agree with your recipient which they need.
How to make your transfer
- Sign in to Express Remit and choose DR Congo.
- Add or select your recipient and choose an available receiving method.
- Enter the amount and review the rate, fee, recipient amount and delivery estimate.
- Confirm when the details are correct, then follow progress in the app.
Need help with this transfer?
Contact our team with your transfer reference if you have one. Receiving options, transfer costs and delivery estimates are specific to your transfer.