How do I pay in Ivory Coast — card, cash or app?

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The short answer — money in Ivory Coast

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Best app

Wise (formerly TransferWise)

A global technology company that facilitates international money transfers and offers insights on corporate taxation.

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App

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo)

MTN's mobile money platform offering a wide range of financial services including money transfer, airtime top-up, and merchant payments.

App

PayCard

A payment solution allowing users to create virtual MasterCards, ideal for online purchases and secure transactions.

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Express Union

While primarily a money transfer service with physical locations, they also have a growing digital presence and are widely used for remittances within West Africa.