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Send money from Cameroon 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 XAF 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 Cameroon 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 XAF 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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon to Nigeria.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value on your CFA Franc BEAC & 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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Considerations for money transfers from Cameroon to Nigeria
Compare providers
Comparing providers offering services between Cameroon and Nigeria, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.
Our comparison includes 3 companies that provide the ability to send CFA Franc BEAC to Nigeria.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Nigeria from Cameroon, based on the amount you want to send.
Watch the CFA Franc BEAC-Naira exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use providers regulated in Nigeria and Cameroon
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Cameroon 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 XAF/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 XAF) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much XAF you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Cameroon 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 XAF/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 Cameroon to Nigeria, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money from Cameroon to Nigeria
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Cameroon and Nigeria, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the XAF-NGN mid-market rate equals 2.5497 NGN per CFA Franc BEAC.
For reference, the XAF-NGN average mid-market rate for the past week has been 2.5544 NGN per CFA Franc BEAC, with a high of 2.5643 and a low of 2.5487.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Western Union Agent (2.4361 NGN per CFA Franc BEAC)
Often the XAF-NGN exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send CFA Franc BEACs to Nigeria.
Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Western Union Agent, only 3 XAF. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.
Amount Received: The amount received in Naira is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Cameroon to Nigeria. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Nigeria, the less it is costing to send from Cameroon.
How to get the best exchange rate for CFA Franc BEAC to Naira
Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between XAF and NGN. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your XAF.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market from XAF to NGN has been 2.5544.
During this period, the highest value was 2.5643, while the lowest was 2.5487.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Cameroon 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 Cameroon to Nigeria transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Cameroon to Nigeria.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Cameroon 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 XAF to Nigeria.
With a fee of XAF3 to send money from Cameroon to Nigeria, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Cameroon 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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon.
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 Cameroon to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send XAF 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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