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Find money transfer deals for sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria. Compare the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best AFN to NGN exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and easiest ways to send money to Nigeria from Afghanistan.

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Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for transferring Afghani to Nigeria.

We tested & reviewed 3 transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.

In the last six months, Wise appeared in 100% of Afghanistan to Nigeria searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments Afghanistan into Naira.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Afghanistan to Nigeria transfer using Wise.

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How to send money from Afghanistan to Nigeria

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Afghanistan to Nigeria
Wise
Total number of AF - NG providers
3
Average cheapest fees & rate
Wise
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Best for bank transfers
Best for debit card
Instarem

Considerations to make sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria easy

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Compare providers

Comparing the different providers offering services between Afghanistan and Nigeria, is the best way to send money with confidence.

The 3 providers we've compared ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Nigeria from Afghanistan. By taking the time to compare you can save yourself in the region of 3% of the total transfer amount.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring Afghani to Nigeria.

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Exchange rates between Afghani-Naira
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulation in Afghanistan and Nigeria
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Nigeria
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Afghanistan: Sokin

Sokin combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 3 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to Nigeria from Afghanistan.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Sokin is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 18.46* AFN and an exchange rate for buying Naira with Afghani that is 0.5% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on a Afghanistan to Nigeria transfer, Sokin offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Nigeria.

*The most common fee applied to AFN-NGN by Sokin, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest money transfers from Afghanistan to Nigeria: Wise.

Of the 3 money transfer companies tested, Wise offered the quickest way to send Afghanis to Nigeria.

Through our comparison, we found Wise to be the fastest option to transfer money from Afghanistan to Naira in 100% of instances.

Over the last six months, sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria through Wise have an average fee of 18.46 AFN.

Wise was one of 3 money transfer providers we compared for overall speed of sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria. This speed test included depositing Afghanis to an account and the average timeframe for sending money to Nigeria.

When fast transfers are a priority, Wise is our best choice for sending from Afghanistan to Nigeria.

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Need to make a large transfer?

For big transfers between Afghanistan and Nigeria, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Wise is the best option for large transfers of the
3 providers compared.

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send AFN from Afghanistan to Nigeria, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of moving money to Nigeria from Afghanistan

The total cost of money transfers to Nigeria from Afghanistan, is a combination of exchange rates and fees. Sending with a company that can offer a good competitive rate and low (or no) fees is the best way to get a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for AFN-NGN is 22.1395 NGN per Afghani.

  • Using a transfer company offering an exchange rate closer to this will result in being able to buy more Naira for your Afghanis.

  • On average for the last three months, the AFN-NGN mid-market rate has been 22.6595 NGN per Afghani. This hit a high of 25.1491, and a low of 21.2497.

  • From the 3 companies compared, Sokin offers the best exchange rates.

  • The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting AFN to NGN.

Fees: Some money transfers between Afghanistan and Nigeria will be subject to fees. Wise has had an average fee of 18.46 AFN per transfer over the last 6 months. Although, you should search for your send amount for actual fees as your scenario may be different.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Naira eventually received in Nigeria.

This number should guide you, as a higher amount of money received in Nigeria means a better overall cost of sending money from Afghanistan.

How to get the best exchange rate for Afghani to Naira

Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between AFN and NGN. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your AFN.

Mid-market Rate
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= 22.139493 NGN

Here is how the currency has performed recently.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market from AFN to NGN has been 22.6595.

  • During this period, the highest value was 25.1491, while the lowest was 21.2497.

  • Wise, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Afghanistan to Nigeria offers an exchange rate that is only -3.25% above the mid-market rate.

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Paying for your Afghanistan to
Nigeria money transfer

  • Bank transfers

    A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from Afghanistan to Nigeria.

    By using a money transfer company such as Sokin to send money from Afghanistan to Nigeria, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer. 


    On average, Sokin is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 3 we tested when sending AFN to Nigeria.

    With an average fee of AFN0 to send money from Afghanistan to Nigeria, Sokin offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Instarem.


    Instarem is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from Afghanistan to Nigeria. This is from the 3 money transfer companies compared.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Afghanistan to Nigeria, emerges as our top choice of the 3 companies offering this service.

    Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Nigeria and Afghanistan.


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 Afghanistan to Nigeria.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send AFN to NGN.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.