Sao launches in The Gambia, its fifth licensed country.

Wallet and agent services are live from today in Serrekunda and Banjul.

Company The Gambia12 Sep 2026 · 3 minute read
A busy street in Serrekunda, The Gambia

From today, people in The Gambia can open a Sao Wallet on the Sao app. They can deposit and withdraw cash with Sao agents in Serrekunda and Banjul.

The Gambia is the fifth country where Sao is licensed, after Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Príncipe. Sao is licensed by the Central Bank of The Gambia as a payment service provider.

What you can do from today

Key facts
  • Sao Wallet is live in The Gambia
  • Sao agents in Serrekunda and Banjul
  • The wallet opens in minutes
  • Other Sao products follow once they launch in The Gambia

You need a phone number and a valid ID to open your wallet. A Sao agent near you can help you open your account, deposit and withdraw in person.

Where to find an agent

The agent list for The Gambia is on the country page.

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