Best recommended: Western Union
Of the 4 money transfer providers tested and reviewed, Western Union scored highly for its competitive rates and fees.
Western Union appeared in 100% of Nigeria to Ivory Coast searches, and was the top rated company supporting NGN to XOF transfers.
Make your Nigeria to Ivory Coast transfer using Western Union for the best mix of cost and speed.
How to get the best deal on your Nigeria to Ivory Coast money transfer
Understanding Nigeria to Ivory Coast money transfers
Comparing providers when sending money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.
We’ve compared 4 providers for sending Naira to Ivory Coast. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Ivory Coast from Nigeria.
We rate Western Union as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast.
Cheapest way to send money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast: Airwallex
Our data shows, over the past six months, that Airwallex is 0% than the second-best option when sending via a bank transfer.
This measure includes an average fee of 0* NGN and a NGN-XOF exchange rate for international transfers that is -0.01% different to the mid-market rate.
Securing the best rates on a NGN to Ivory Coast transfer can be done with Airwallex but you can always search for your specific amount.
*The most common fee applied by Airwallex when sending NGN-XOF, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast: Western Union.
Data from the last six months shows Western Union to be the quickest way to send money from Nigeria to CFA Franc BCEAO in 100% of searches. For fast transfers between NGN and XOF, Western Union comes highly recommended.
Using Western Union for fast transfers from Nigeria to Ivory Coast has an average fee of 0 NGN.
Within our comparison we looked at the 4 money transfer providers offering transfers from Nigeria to Ivory Coast. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast after depositing Naira to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, Western Union is our recommended choice for sending into Ivory Coast from Nigeria.
Transfer a large amount of money
Western Union is the strongest option for large transfers of the 4 money transfer companies tested.
Whatever the reason is for the transfer, sending large amounts of money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Our data shows Western Union as the best choice for sending large sums of money to Ivory Coast from Nigeria.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Ivory Coast from Nigeria
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 0.4076 XOF per Naira. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more CFA Franc BCEAO for your money.
As a comparison, the NGN-XOF mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.3702 XOF per Naira, hitting a high of 0.4119 and a low of 0.352.
Western Union is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Often the NGN-XOF exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Naira to Ivory Coast.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Western Union currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 NGN over the last 6 months. 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.
How to find the best exchange rate for Naira to CFA Franc BCEAO
Timing is essential for sending money between NGN and XOF. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much XOF you get for your NGN.
Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.
Over the past six months, the exchange rate from NGN to XOF has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 0.3702.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 0.4119, while the lowest was 0.352.
Western Union, which is our recommended service to send money online from Nigeria to Ivory Coast offers an exchange rate that is only 2.7% above the mid-market rate.
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Ivory Coast and Nigeria.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Nigeria to Ivory Coast.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send NGN to XOF.
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