Send money to Nigeria

Q: How do I send money to Nigeria from a Western Union agent location?

Search for a Western Union location near you. We have thousands of agent locations across the UK. Bring a valid government-issued ID or phone number to your branch, along with your receiver’s bank details or agent location in Nigeria. You might also need to prove your source of funds – so bring a recent bank statement or payslip too. Pay by cash or card. Get your receipt and Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver and you can both use it to track your order.

Q: How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Nigeria?

Our price estimator gives you a clear, upfront cost while accounting for GBP/naira exchange rates 2 , transfer costs and transfer limits.

Q: How much money can I send online to Nigeria?

You can send up to 10,000 GBP to qualifying bank accounts in Nigeria, such as Zenith, FirstBank, Access and UBA.

Q: What information do I need from my receiver to send money to Nigeria from the UK?

If you’re sending money to Nigeria, whether via the website or using the app, you can enter your loved one’s banking details – or just provide their name and address to send funds for cash pickup at an agent location.

Send money to Nigeria on the move with our app, or in person. Get the exchange rate for Pounds to Naira and transfer money online.

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How to send money to Nigeria

Western Union can help you to quickly and reliably send money to loved ones in Nigeria. Here are the four key steps you need to take:

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Start your transfer

Select Nigeria as your destination and choose the amount you want to send to your loved one.

Select payment and recipient

Select a receiving option, enter recipient details, or select existing details if you’ve sent to them before.

Make your payment

Select a payment method (expected transaction times will be shown) and send your money to Nigeria.

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Ways to send money to Nigeria

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Send money to Nigeria online

The quickest way to send a money transfer to Nigeria is online. Just register an account or log in and fill in a few details to get started.

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Send money to Nigeria via app

Use our app to send money to Nigeria on the go. No matter where you are, you can stay connected.

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Send money to Nigeria in person

Want to pay in cash or need some extra help? We have thousands of agent locations across the UK where you can transfer to Nigeria.

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Bank account

Conveniently transfer money to Nigeria bank accounts including Zenith, FirstBank, Access and UBA, making it easier than ever for loved ones back home to receive the money they need.

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Cash pickup

From Lagos to Benin City, we have thousands of agent locations in Nigeria where your receiver can pick up their cash.

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Choose the way you pay

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Cash at an agent location

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Find a location that suits you

Send money to friends, family and loved ones to pick up wherever they are in Nigeria by visiting a nearby Western Union location.

Easily track your transfer

With notifications, the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and order tracking, you’ll know exactly when your money has arrived.

Schedule money transfers to Nigeria

Sending money to Nigeria regularly? Schedule a reminder via the website or the app to make sure you never forget to send.

Save receiver details

Make easy repeat money transfers to Nigeria by saving receiver details, ready for the next time you need to send money.

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Transfers to suit you

With Western Union, there are a range of ways to transfer money to Nigeria. You can pay by cash or card¹, transfer via the app, in-store or online, and receive by cash or bank transfer.

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Encrypted transfers and extensive fraud prevention efforts ensure your funds are protected.

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At Western Union^®, we are proud to have helped people send money around the world for over 150 years.

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Send money to Nigeria in a few taps with our app

Use the app to send money to Nigeria on-the-go or start a transfer before paying in-store.

If you’re sending money to Nigeria regularly, you can save your receiver details to easily re-send money next time.

Track your money transfer to Nigeria in real time and receive a notification when it arrives.

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Ready to send money to Nigeria?

If you’re looking for more information on sending money to Nigeria from the UK, check out our FAQ section below. But if you’re ready to move ahead and set up your first money transfer, you can go ahead now.

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More information on how to send money to Nigeria

Estimate your costs in advance

With our price estimator, your costs are set out in black-and-white – including transfer fees² and exchange rates² from pounds to naira.

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Have your recipient’s details ready

Register an account to send money to Nigeria with Western Union. Your receiver will need their government-issued ID to collect their funds, as well as the unique Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

Send large or small sums

You can transfer money to Nigeria of up to £10,000 in a single transaction. Whether you’re helping with bills or something bigger we can help you get your funds to whoever needs them.