How to send money to Ivory Coast from Nigeria with the best NGN-XOF rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast with confidence.

For NGN/XOF

• MoneyGram Agent is our top pick for sending Naira to Ivory Coast. For example, sending 360,000 NGN to XOF will cost you ₦14400 in fees, and you will receive 136,275.9 XOF.

• We would recommend MoneyGram Agent for low cost, affordable transfers from CFA Franc BCEAOs to Ivory Coast. We found that MoneyGram Agent is 0% cheaper than the second-best option. The cost is a combination of a fee of 14400 NGN and an exchange rate for converting Naira to CFA Franc BCEAO that is 6% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to send money to Ivory Coast from Nigeria is with PayPal App (P2P Transfer). For example, if you send 360,000 NGN with PayPal App (P2P Transfer) to Ivory Coast, the transfer time is minutes based on our data.

Our analysis, and search results, include 2 providers that operate between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Nigeria when you need to send money to Ivory Coast.

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for CFA Franc BCEAO when you send Naira to Ivory Coast.

The current exchange rate between the Naira and CFA Franc BCEAO is 0.4213, and it constantly fluctuates.

When calculating the cost of sending money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current NGN-XOF mid-market rate is 0.4213 XOF per Naira. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more CFA Franc BCEAO for your money.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. MoneyGram Agent currently offers the lowest fees of 14400 NGN per transfer (based on ₦360,000 transfer). Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

• Amount Received: The total amount received in CFA Franc BCEAO is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Nigeria from Ivory Coast. The higher the total amount received in Ivory Coast, the lower the cost of sending from Nigeria.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more XOF for the same amount of Naira. But, the best way to lock in a price between Nigeria and Ivory Coast is by using a forward contract.

A bank transfer is our recommended option for money transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. MoneyGram Agent offers the best price on a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from Nigeria to Ivory Coast.

A money transfer company like MoneyGram Agent offer bank transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.

On average, MoneyGram Agent is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 2 we tested when sending NGN to Ivory Coast.

Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with MoneyGram Agent.


MoneyGram Agent is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Nigeria to Ivory Coast, competing among a total of 2 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.

If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Nigeria and Ivory Coast to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Nigeria to Ivory Coast.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using MoneyGram Agent if you need to send large amounts of NGN to Ivory Coast. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Ivory Coast is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Nigeria, or entering Ivory Coast. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Ivory Coast. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Nigeria to Ivory Coast will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Nigeria into CFA Franc BCEAO. MoneyGram Agent is the best company for bank transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like MoneyGram Agent.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Nigeria this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Ivory Coast it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Ivory Coast, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend MoneyGram Agent in part due to their easy sign up process in Nigeria.

When sending large amounts of money between Nigeria and Ivory Coast there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into CFA Franc BCEAO may need to be reported to tax authorities in Ivory Coast, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Ivory Coast based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Nigeria or Ivory Coast to discuss your personal circumstances.