Practical guides

Hands-on guides on mobile money, getting around, paying bills and receiving money from abroad — use the right apps and avoid the pitfalls.

Wave charges 1% on transfers and 0% on deposits and withdrawals. Here is how to create an account, fund it and use it daily in Côte d'Ivoire.

Published 2026-05-18 · 6 min read

Wave (1% transfers, 0% deposit/withdrawal) vs Orange Money (widest network). Comparing fees, coverage and daily use.

Published 2026-06-02 · 8 min read

Friends, family or salary from overseas: compare transfers into Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo and bank accounts.

Published 2026-04-10 · 7 min read

SIM, mobile money, transport, delivery and admin: the app shortlist to start smoothly in Abidjan.

Published 2026-03-22 · 9 min read

Yango, Heetch, Uber and public transport: prices, safety and good habits for moving around Abidjan.

Published 2026-02-28 · 6 min read

Electricity (CIE), water (SODECI), Canal, taxes: apps and wallets to pay without going out.

Published 2026-05-05 · 5 min read