How can I get paid from abroad in Bujumbura?

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 BIF and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to BIF?

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

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

Providers serving customers in Burundi fall under Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB). Banks and financial institutions must be licensed and supervised by the Banque de la République du Burundi under the banking law, and electronic-money issuers and payment providers require BRB authorisation. Verify the provider's BRB approval before holding Burundi franc balances with it.

Who uses global payment accounts in Bujumbura?

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

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

Global payment accounts help people in Bujumbura, Burundi get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into BIF (Burundian franc). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Bujumbura.

Currency in Burundi: BIF · Burundian franc
Regulator in Burundi: Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Burundi: Burundian accounts use the 27-character IBAN starting BI: two check digits, then the bank, branch and account fields; banks also quote their internal numbering on domestic instructions.
Payments in Burundi: The Banque de la République du Burundi operates the RTGS for high-value settlement and the retail clearing for low-value interbank payments under its payment-system oversight, and mobile money (Lumicash on the Lumitel network is the leading wallet) plus bank apps carry most everyday payments in a cash-heavy economy.

Before you sign up in Bujumbura

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to BIF (Burundian franc), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Burundi.

Sources: Banque de la République du Burundi

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