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Send money from Botswana to Nigeria
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
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While you can’t send BWP to NGN with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"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."
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The best way to send money from Botswana to Nigeria is using PayPal P2P transfer service.
With P2P transfers, if you and your recipient both have the PayPal app, you can send money between them.
You will initiate the transfer in BWP and your recipient will receive the NGN into their PayPal account.
The downside of this, is that PayPal charges higher fees and the withdrawal options can be limited depending.
How to to send from Botswana to Nigeria in the best way
Always compare rates
Money transfers to Nigeria should be easy. Use our live comparison tool to make sure you aren't missing the best rates to send money from Botswana to Nigeria.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Pula & service for your needs.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & start your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Nigeria.
Summary of recent searches
What to consider ahead of money transfers from Botswana to Nigeria
Compare providers
Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Botswana to Nigeria with confidence.
Our analysis, and search results, include 3 providers that operate between Botswana and Nigeria. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.
Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Botswana when you need to send money to Nigeria.
Understand the Pula-Naira exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use providers regulated in Botswana and Nigeria
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Don't forget about taxes
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Botswana 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 BWP/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 BWP) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much BWP you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Botswana is to use cash transfer via MoneyGram Agent
In most cases cash transfers with MoneyGram are instant, and your recipient will be able to collect NGN in minutes.
However, depending on how much you send, it can take a bit longer (up to a day) due to the processing time.
With the limited number of money transfer companies servicing BWP/NGN, cash transfer with MoneyGram is the fastest way.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 3 companies tested, Western Union Agent 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 Botswana can be expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to BWP because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of transferring money to Nigeria from Botswana
Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Nigeria to Nigeria. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current BWP-NGN mid-market rate is 107.8664 NGN per Pula. You will get more Naira for your Pulas if you find a provider close to this number.
For context, over the last 7 days the BWP-NGN mid-market rate has had a high of 108.3376, a low of 101.2562 and averaged 104.3477 NGN per Pula.
Across the 3 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Western Union Agent.
Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting BWP to NGN will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Pulas to Nigeria.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Western Union Agent charges the lowest fee of 3 BWP at the moment. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Naira eventually received in Nigeria. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Botswana will result in more money received in Nigeria.
How to get the best exchange rate for Pula to Naira
Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between BWP and NGN. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your BWP.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market from BWP to NGN has been 104.3477.
During this period, the highest value was 108.3376, while the lowest was 101.2562.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Botswana to Nigeria offers an exchange rate that is only 5% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment methods available to fund your Botswana to Nigeria transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Botswana to Nigeria.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Botswana to Nigeria allows you to benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank.
On average, Western Union Agent is the best provider for bank transfers of the 3 we tested when sending BWP to Nigeria.
With a fee of BWP3 to send money from Botswana to Nigeria, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Botswana to Nigeria with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a leader in card payments for transfers from Botswana to Nigeria, competing among a total of 3 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from Botswana to Nigeria, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Beware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Nigeria and Botswana.
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 Botswana to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send BWP 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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