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Send money from Egypt to Nigeria
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"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 EGP 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 Egypt 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 EGP 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 Egypt 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 Egypt to Nigeria.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Egyptian Pound & 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 when sending from Egypt to Nigeria
Compare providers
Comparing money transfer companies with services between Egypt and Nigeria, based on your specific transfer amount and transfer needs, is the best way to send money at the best price.
For this route, we’ve compared 3 providers providing services between Egypt and Nigeria. This ensures you will get the best options when sending Naira to Nigeria.
Over the last 7 days, we’ve picked Western Union Agent as the best overall provider. However, comparing based on the amount you want to send to Nigeria will provide a specific provider that’s best for transferring money from Egypt.
Understanding the Egyptian Pound-Naira exchange rate
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Receiving money from Egyptian Pound in Nigeria
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The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Egypt 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 EGP/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 EGP) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much EGP you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Egypt 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 EGP/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 Egypt can be expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to EGP because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money from Egypt to Nigeria
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Egypt and Nigeria, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EGP-NGN mid-market rate equals 30.6302 NGN per Egyptian Pound.
For reference, the EGP-NGN average mid-market rate for the past week has been 30.6741 NGN per Egyptian Pound, with a high of 30.8021 and a low of 30.6152.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Western Union Agent (29.0987 NGN per Egyptian Pound)
Often the EGP-NGN exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Egyptian Pounds to Nigeria.
Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Western Union Agent, only 3 EGP. 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 Egypt to Nigeria. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Nigeria, the less it is costing to send from Egypt.
Getting best exchange rate for sending Egyptian Pound to Naira
Timing is essential when tracking the mid-market rate between EGP and NGN. The end exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your EGP.
The recent mid-market rate trends are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from EGP to NGN was 30.6741.
During this period, it hit a high of 30.8021, and a low of 30.6152.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended service to send money online from Egypt 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 Egypt to Nigeria transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Egypt to Nigeria.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Egypt 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 EGP to Nigeria.
With a fee of EGP3 to send money from Egypt to Nigeria, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt.
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 Egypt to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send EGP 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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