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Send money from Burundi 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 BIF 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 Burundi 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 BIF 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 Burundi 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 Burundi to Nigeria.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Burundi Franc & service for your needs.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & start your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Nigeria.
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Understanding Burundi to Nigeria money transfers
Comparing providers
Comparing providers when sending money from Burundi to Nigeria is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.
We’ve compared 3 providers for sending Burundi Franc to Nigeria. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Nigeria from Burundi.
We rate Western Union Agent as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Burundi to Nigeria.
Get ahead of the Burundi Franc-Naira exchange rate
Choosing the right payment method
Financial regulators in Burundi and Nigeria
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Burundi 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 BIF/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 BIF) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much BIF you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Burundi 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 BIF/NGN, cash transfer with MoneyGram is the fastest way.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 3 providers compared, Western Union Agent is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while Western Union Agent may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from Burundi to Nigeria, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of transferring money to Nigeria from Burundi
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 BIF-NGN mid-market rate is 0.4884 NGN per Burundi Franc. You will get more Naira for your Burundi Francs if you find a provider close to this number.
For context, over the last 7 days the BIF-NGN mid-market rate has had a high of 0.4891, a low of 0.4874 and averaged 0.4884 NGN per Burundi Franc.
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 BIF to NGN will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Burundi Francs to Nigeria.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Western Union Agent charges the lowest fee of 3 BIF 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 Burundi will result in more money received in Nigeria.
Track the exchange rate for Burundi Franc to Naira
Sending money at the right time between BIF and NGN can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much NGN you get for your BIF.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from BIF to NGN averaged 0.4884 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 0.4891 NGN, while the lowest was 0.4874 NGN.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Burundi and Nigeria close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Burundi and Nigeria
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Burundi to Nigeria.
Using a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Burundi 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, Western Union Agent is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 3 we compared for transfers from BIF to Nigeria.
To send money from Burundi to Nigeria, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 BIF.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Burundi to Nigeria with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Burundi and Nigeria. This is of the 3 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Burundi 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 Burundi.
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 Burundi to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send BIF 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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