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

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for CFA Franc BCEAO when sending Naira to Senegal.

The rate between the Naira and CFA Franc BCEAO is currently 0.4209. MoneyGram Agent offers the best exchange from NGN-XOF.

The total cost of sending money to Senegal from Nigeria is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for NGN-XOF is 0.4209 XOF per Naira.

• Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. MoneyGram Agent offers the lowest fee of the 3 providers tested, costing justs 14400 NGN per transfer.

• Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of CFA Franc BCEAO eventually received in Senegal.

This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in Senegal, means a better overall cost of sending money from Nigeria.

Sending money via a bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from Nigeria to Senegal.

Here are the popular ways to send money from Nigeria to Senegal:

Bank transfers

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

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


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Nigeria to Senegal with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Western Union Agent.


Western Union Agent is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from Nigeria to Senegal, competing among a total of 3 active money transfer companies on this route.

Credit cards

Not many money transfer companies offer direct credit card deposits, because it is more expensive for everyone.

We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card transfer if you can; otherwise, make a quick comparison to find the latest deal.

Ensuring you fully understand regulations in Nigeria and Senegal will aid in keeping your money safe.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for sending money between Nigeria and Senegal.

Some services between Nigeria and Senegal have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Senegal as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Senegal, use Western Union Agent. The combination of rates and fees when sending from Nigeria to Senegal 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 Senegal. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive CFA Franc BCEAO in Senegal. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from Nigeria to Senegal will offer every method for incoming CFA Franc BCEAO, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from Nigeria into CFA Franc BCEAO is directly into a bank account. Western Union Agent is the best company for bank transfers between Nigeria and Senegal.

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

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 and sending Naira to Senegal, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

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

For the most part however, in Nigeria this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Senegal it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Senegal, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Senegal shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between Nigeria and Senegal, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Western Union Agent has scored so highly for transfers to Senegal is their easy sign up process in Nigeria.

When sending large amounts of money between Nigeria and Senegal there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

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

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