Overall best way: Payoneer
We tested & reviewed 4 transfer providers, and Payoneer scored highly.
In the last six months, Payoneer appeared in 66.7% of Burundi to Nigeria searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments Burundi into Naira.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Burundi to Nigeria transfer using Payoneer.
How to to send from Burundi to Nigeria in the best way
Understanding Burundi to Nigeria money transfers
Comparing providers when sending money from Burundi to Nigeria is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.
We’ve compared 4 providers for sending Burundi Franc to Nigeria. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Nigeria from Burundi.
We rate Payoneer as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Burundi to Nigeria.
Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Burundi: Multipass
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Multipass is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* BIF and an exchange rate for buying Naira with Burundi Franc that is 0.5% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a Burundi to Nigeria transfer, Multipass offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Nigeria.
*The most common fee applied to BIF-NGN by Multipass, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers from Burundi to Nigeria: Payoneer.
Through our comparison, we found Payoneer to be the fastest option to transfer money from Burundi to Naira in 66.7% of instances.
Over the last six months, sending money from Burundi to Nigeria through Payoneer have an average fee of 0 BIF.
Payoneer was one of 4 money transfer providers we compared for overall speed of sending money from Burundi to Nigeria. This speed test included depositing Burundi Francs 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 Burundi to Nigeria.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 4 providers compared, Payoneer is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while Payoneer 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 0.5674 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 three months the BIF-NGN mid-market rate has had a high of 0.5773, a low of 0.4972 and averaged 0.5601 NGN per Burundi Franc.
Across the 4 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Payoneer.
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. Multipass at an average of 0 BIF per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. 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 six months, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from BIF to NGN averaged 0.5601 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 0.5773 NGN, while the lowest was 0.4972 NGN.
4 providers currently offer transfers between Burundi and Nigeria close to this 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 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.
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