How can I get paid from abroad in Accra?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to GHS and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to GHS?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Ghana. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Accra?

Providers serving customers in Ghana fall under Bank of Ghana (BoG). Payment service providers and mobile money operators in Ghana must be licensed by the Bank of Ghana. Confirm the licence category before storing value or transferring funds.

Who uses global payment accounts in Accra?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Accra use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Accra: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Accra, Ghana get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into GHS (Ghanaian cedi). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Accra.

Currency in Ghana: GHS · Ghanaian cedi
Regulator in Ghana: Bank of Ghana (BoG)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Ghana: Bank account numbers vary by bank; mobile money accounts use the registered mobile number as the wallet identifier under tiered KYC limits.
Payments in Ghana: GhIPSS operates Ghana's interbank clearing and instant transfer infrastructure (including GhIPSS Instant Transfer); mobile money interoperability links wallets across networks and banks.

Before you sign up in Accra

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to GHS (Ghanaian cedi), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Ghana.

Sources: Bank of Ghana: payment systems oversight · GhIPSS: national payment infrastructure

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