Overall best way: Payoneer
We tested & reviewed 3 transfer providers, and Payoneer scored highly.
In the last six months, Payoneer 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 Payoneer.
How to send money from Afghanistan to Nigeria
Considerations to make sending money from Afghanistan to Nigeria easy
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 Payoneer as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring Afghani to Nigeria.
Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Afghanistan: Sokin
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Sokin is 0.7% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* 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: Payoneer.
Through our comparison, we found Payoneer 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 Payoneer have an average fee of 0 AFN.
Payoneer 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, Payoneer is our best choice for sending from Afghanistan to Nigeria.
Need to make a large transfer?
Payoneer is the best option for large transfers of the 3 providers compared.
While Payoneer 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 24.6231 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 22.5441 NGN per Afghani. This hit a high of 25.1491, and a low of 18.6917.
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. Sokin has had an average fee of 0 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.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past six months, the mid-market from AFN to NGN has been 22.5441.
During this period, the highest value was 25.1491, while the lowest was 18.6917.
Payoneer, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Afghanistan to Nigeria offers an exchange rate that is only 1.5% 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 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.
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