Find the safest and most cost-effective ways of sending money to friends and family in Nigeria by comparing fees and rates
Enter the amount you wish to send to Nigeria into the table below, then pick the provider that best fits your needs. Our table will show you transfer speed, fees, rates and more.
How much do you need to transfer?
Want to send up to £10,000 to Nigeria?
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Want to send over £10,000 to Nigeria?
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How to send money to Nigeria in 3 steps
- Choose a money transfer provider. Check rates, transfer fees and more in our table. Then pick the best one for your money transfer needs.
- Create an account. Go to the provider’s site where you’ll be asked to enter your information, which may include providing identification, a phone number, an address and bank details.
- Pick your payment method and make your transfer. You can usually choose to pay from your bank account, credit card or debit card and the money will be deposited into your recipient’s account in Nigeria, or sent to a cash pick up location.
How do I compare money transfer companies when sending money to Nigeria?
As with any product, you’ll find the best deal by shopping around. When you’re using our table to compare, keep the following in mind:
- Exchange rate and fees. Make sure you compare both. While one company might offer a great rate, it might charge higher fees. On the other hand, a company offering a poorer rate may have low or zero fees. Equally, some providers will waive fees if you’re transferring a larger amount.
- Pick up methods. Some transfer companies require that you transfer funds to the recipient’s bank account. Others give recipients the option of picking up cash, which can be particularly useful if the recipient does not have a bank account.
- Transfer methods. If you’re dealing with a mainstream bank you can visit a branch to transfer funds. Otherwise, depending on the service provider you choose, you can transfer funds over the phone, on an app, online, at stores or at specific kiosks.
- Transfer time. If the recipient needs money in a hurry, your best bet is to look for a service that allows cash pickups because this method normally takes no more than a day. Bank account transfers can take between one and five business days.
- Minimum transfer amounts. The minimum you can transfer can vary from one service provider to the next. While some may let you transfer as little as one Great Britain pound, some others have minimum limits as high as £1,000.
- Customer service. If you plan on transferring money to Nigeria on an ongoing basis, you may want to look for a company that offers high levels of customer service, along with support via phone, chat and email.
Global Reach
Send money overseas in a few simple steps
Lock in your exchange rate for up to two years
Best exchange rate guarantee
Personalised quotes and professional customer service
WorldRemit
Use the code 3FREE to pay no fees on your first three money transfers
Choose how you want to send your money - via bank transfer, cash pickup or mobile money
Instant money transfers available
Currencies Direct
Currencies Direct make moving money abroad simple, swift and secure.
Great rates, no fees and expert support whether you transfer online, over the phone or by app.
Available in more than 200 countries and 40 currencies
TransferWise
Sign up and start sending money within minutes with this peer-to-peer transfer service
Transfer money at the mid-market exchange rate
No hidden fees
Transfers from pounds typically only take one day
