Lemfi Review — Fees, Rates and Pros & Cons
Diaspora-focused remittance: zero fees on Nigeria, Ghana, India, Pakistan and 30+ other destinations. Founder is Nigerian-Canadian.
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Money transfer operator
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada (also London)
Status
Private (Series B, ~$53M raised)
Fee structure
Zero fee on key corridors, FX margin only
Lemfi charges £0 / $0 / €0 transfer fees on most major corridors including Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, India, Pakistan, China and Kenya. A small fee (up to $1.99) applies on a handful of less-common routes. Revenue comes from a small exchange-rate margin.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Zero fee on Africa, India, Pakistan, China and 30+ destinations
- Multi-currency wallet: hold GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, NGN, GHS, KES
- Fast bank-to-bank delivery (often minutes for African corridors)
- Strong African diaspora focus — founders and product team understand the corridors
- FCA, FINTRAC, FinCEN regulated
Cons
- Daily/weekly send limits ($2k/day, $5k/week, $20k/month) lower than competitors
- FX margin applies — verify recipient amount vs Wise/Lemfi side-by-side
- Less established than Western Union or Wise — though growing fast
- Not in Wise's comparison API
Licenses and regulation
Lemfi is regulated as a money services business or licensed bank in the following jurisdictions:
| Country / Region | Regulator |
|---|---|
| UK | FCA |
| Canada | FINTRAC |
| USA | FinCEN MSB |
| EU | Authorised payment institution |
Top corridors
Lemfi is most competitive on these currency pairs:
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Frequently asked questions about Lemfi
Profile based on publicly available company information. For pricing, KYC requirements and current promotions, always check Lemfi's official site.