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Send money from American Samoa to Nigeria
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
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Overall best way: Wise
We tested & reviewed 2 transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Sending 250 USD to NGN will cost you $8.37 in fees, and you will receive 353,958.95 NGN. The delivery time is same day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your American Samoa to Nigeria transfer using Wise.
How to send money from American Samoa to Nigeria
Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to make sure you get the best rates on converting into Naira from American Samoa.
Choose a provider
Select the provider offering the best way to send to Nigeria based on your needs.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your Naira will soon be on their way to Nigeria.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations for money transfers from American Samoa to Nigeria
Compare providers
Comparing providers offering services between American Samoa and Nigeria, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.
Our comparison includes 2 companies that provide the ability to send US Dollar to Nigeria.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Nigeria from American Samoa, based on the amount you want to send.
Watch the US Dollar-Naira exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use providers regulated in Nigeria and American Samoa
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from American Samoa is to send cash via Western Union Agent.
Generally speaking, sending cash is more expensive than using the online transfer, however, after looking at 100+ money transfer companies, there aren’t many options servicing USD/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around USD) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much USD you are sending.
Fastest money transfers from American Samoa to Nigeria: cash transfer via MoneyGram Agent
The quickest way to send money from American Samoa to Nigeria is through a cash transfer with a MoneyGram Agent.
In most cases, cash transfers are processed instantly, allowing your recipient to collect NGN within minutes.
In some cases, transfer times can vary depending on the amount sent and the branch you use, with larger transfers occasionally taking up to 24 hours to process.
Given the limited number of providers supporting USD to NGN transfers, MoneyGram remains the fastest and most reliable option for cash pickups in Nigeria.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 2 companies tested, Wise is the best rated for larger transfer amounts.
Whether for a property purchase, or as a gift, sending large amounts of money to Nigeria from American Samoa can be expensive.
Wise is our choice for big transfers to USD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers to Nigeria from American Samoa
The total cost of sending money to Nigeria from American Samoa is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for USD-NGN is 1,453.1017 NGN per US Dollar.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more Naira for your US Dollars.
The USD-NGN mid-market rate over the last 7 days has seen the US Dollar worth an average 1,446.7941 NGN. Within this there has been a high of 1,459.7985, and a low of 1,440.7804.
From 2 companies compared, Wise offers the strongest exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to NGN.
Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Wise offers the lowest fee of the 2 providers tested, costing 8.37 USD per transfer (based on $250 transferred).
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Naira eventually received in Nigeria.
This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in Nigeria, means a better overall cost of sending money from American Samoa.
Getting best exchange rate for sending US Dollar to Naira
Timing is essential when tracking the mid-market rate between USD and NGN. The end exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your USD.
The recent mid-market rate trends are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from USD to NGN was 1,446.7941.
During this period, it hit a high of 1,459.7985, and a low of 1,440.7804.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from American Samoa to Nigeria offers an exchange rate that is only -0.93% above the mid-market rate.
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How to pay for money transfers between American Samoa and Nigeria
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from American Samoa to Nigeria.
Using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from American Samoa to Nigeria, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
On average, Wise is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 2 we compared for transfers from USD to Nigeria.
To send money from American Samoa to Nigeria, Wise has a fee of 8.37 USD.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from American Samoa to Nigeria with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with MoneyGram Agent.
MoneyGram Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between American Samoa and Nigeria. This is of the 2 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from American Samoa to Nigeria, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money 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 American Samoa.
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 American Samoa to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to NGN.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.
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