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How to send money from Nigeria to UK

Best right now: Prune Payments. ₦100,000.00 gets £52.69 (£1 = ₦1,898). Refreshed 9 Nov, 00:01.

Who pays the most on ₦100,000.00 today

  1. Prune PaymentsBest deal★ 4.3 (174)
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,898−6.25% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦6,250.82
    Recipient gets£52.69

    The exchange rate Prune Payments uses is £1 = ₦1,898, which is 6.25% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦6,250.82 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦6,250.82 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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    Save up to ₦3,882.54 compared with Pesa
  2. Send App★ 4.7 (986)
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,898.65−6.28% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦6,282.92
    Recipient gets£52.67

    The exchange rate Send App uses is £1 = ₦1,898.65, which is 6.28% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦6,282.92 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦6,282.92 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to Send App
  3. Paystro★ 5.0 (11)
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,915−7.08% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦7,083.06
    Recipient gets£52.22

    The exchange rate Paystro uses is £1 = ₦1,915, which is 7.08% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦7,083.06 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦7,083.06 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to Paystro
  4. Grey
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,900.06−6.35% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦7,288.79
    Recipient gets£52.10

    The exchange rate Grey uses is £1 = ₦1,900.06, which is 6.35% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦6,288.79 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of ₦1,000.00.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦7,288.79 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to Grey
  5. AfriChange★ 4.5 (1.3k)
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,925−7.57% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦7,565.74
    Recipient gets£51.95

    The exchange rate AfriChange uses is £1 = ₦1,925, which is 7.57% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦7,565.74 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They don't publish a separate transfer fee for this amount.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦7,565.74 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to AfriChange
  6. LemFi
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,977.6−10.02% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦10,024.38
    Recipient gets£50.57

    The exchange rate LemFi uses is £1 = ₦1,977.6, which is 10.02% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦10,024.38 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦10,024.38 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to LemFi
  7. Pesa
    Exchange rate£1 = ₦1,980−10.13% vs mid-market
    Total fees₦10,133.36
    Recipient gets£50.51

    The exchange rate Pesa uses is £1 = ₦1,980, which is 10.13% lower than the mid-market rate of £1 = ₦1,779.36. That adds ₦10,133.36 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you ₦10,133.36 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to Pesa
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Step by step

  1. Compare what your recipient gets

    Check the live table on this page. Providers differ on both fee and exchange rate, so rank them by what lands in the UK, not by the fee alone. Right now the gap between the best and worst option on ₦100,000.00 is £2.18.

  2. Open an account with the provider

    Sign up on the provider's app or website. You'll verify your identity once, usually with your BVN or NIN and a valid ID (international passport, driver's licence, voter's card or NIN slip). Many new-customer offers give a better rate on your first transfer.

  3. Add your recipient

    Have the recipient's full name, sort code and 8-digit account number ready. Double-check the name matches their account exactly; mismatches are the most common reason transfers are held.

  4. Enter the amount and check the final figure

    Type how much you're sending. Before you confirm, check the exact amount your recipient will get on the provider's summary screen, since rates move during the day.

  5. Pay and track the transfer

    Pay with a naira bank transfer to the provider's account, or a naira debit card. You'll get a reference and status updates; send the reference to your recipient so they can follow it too.

How your recipient gets it in UK

  • Straight into a UK bank account, usually within minutes by Faster Payments

What people send for

  • School fees and living costs for a student in the UK
  • Paying suppliers, subscriptions or invoices in GBP
  • Rent, visa or relocation costs in the UK
  • Supporting family abroad

The providers, at a glance

Prune PaymentsBest today
Rate: £1 = ₦1,898Fee: None shown₦100,000.00 → £52.69App rating 4.3★ (174 reviews)Go to Prune Payments →
Send App
Rate: £1 = ₦1,898.65Fee: None shown₦100,000.00 → £52.67App rating 4.7★ (986 reviews)Go to Send App →
Paystro
Rate: £1 = ₦1,915Fee: None shown₦100,000.00 → £52.22App rating 5.0★ (11 reviews)Go to Paystro →
Grey
Rate: £1 = ₦1,900.06Fee: ₦1,000.00₦100,000.00 → £52.10Go to Grey →
AfriChange
Rate: £1 = ₦1,925Fee: None shown₦100,000.00 → £51.95App rating 4.5★ (1,262 reviews)Go to AfriChange →
LemFi
Rate: £1 = ₦1,977.6Fee: None shown₦100,000.00 → £50.57Go to LemFi →

Questions

What's the cheapest way to send money from Nigeria to UK?

Right now Prune Payments pays the most: sending ₦100,000.00, your recipient gets £52.69 after fees (£1 = ₦1,898). The cheapest provider changes often, so check the live table before each transfer.

How long does it take to send money from Nigeria to UK?

Most app-based providers deliver within minutes to a few hours once your account is verified. First transfers can take longer while ID checks complete, and bank payouts outside business hours may land the next working day.

How does my recipient in UK receive the money?

Straight into a UK bank account, usually within minutes by Faster Payments. Each provider supports different payout options, so check before you send.

Are the fees or the exchange rate more important?

Usually the exchange rate. A "zero fee" transfer can still cost more if the provider's rate is further from the mid-market rate; even today's best rate is about 6.3% below mid-market. That's why we rank by what your recipient actually gets.

Is Ratenify a money transfer service?

No. Ratenify compares providers; you always send on the provider's own app or website. We never hold your money.

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