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Compare ways to send money from France to Nigeria

Find money transfer deals for sending money from France to Nigeria. Compare the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best EUR to NGN exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and easiest ways to send money to Nigeria from France.

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Overall best way: WorldRemit

WorldRemit is our recommended company for transferring Euro to Nigeria.

We tested & reviewed 14 transfer providers, and WorldRemit scored highly.

In the last six months, WorldRemit appeared in 75.7% of France to Nigeria searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments France into Naira.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your France to Nigeria transfer using WorldRemit.

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How to get the best deal on your France to Nigeria money transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from France to Nigeria
WorldRemit
Total number of FR - NG providers
14
Average cheapest fees & rate
Dahabshiil
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Dahabshiil
Best for debit card
Instarem

Understanding France to Nigeria money transfers

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Comparing providers

Comparing providers when sending money from France to Nigeria is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.

We’ve compared 14 providers for sending Euro to Nigeria. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Nigeria from France.

We rate WorldRemit as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from France to Nigeria.

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Get ahead of the Euro-Naira exchange rate
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Choosing the right payment method
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Financial regulators in France and Nigeria
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Nigeria
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from France: Dahabshiil

Dahabshiil combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 14 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to Nigeria from France.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Dahabshiil is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* EUR and an exchange rate for buying Naira with Euro that is -4.33% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on a France to Nigeria transfer, Dahabshiil offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Nigeria.

*The most common fee applied to EUR-NGN by Dahabshiil, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest money transfers from France to Nigeria: Ria Money Transfer.

Of the 14 money transfer companies tested, Ria Money Transfer offered the quickest way to send Euros to Nigeria.

Through our comparison, we found Ria Money Transfer to be the fastest option to transfer money from France to Naira in 40.8% of instances.

Over the last six months, sending money from France to Nigeria through Ria Money Transfer have an average fee of 4 EUR.

Ria Money Transfer was one of 14 money transfer providers we compared for overall speed of sending money from France to Nigeria. This speed test included depositing Euros to an account and the average timeframe for sending money to Nigeria.

When fast transfers are a priority, Ria Money Transfer is our best choice for sending from France to Nigeria.

Transfer a large sum of money

When sending large amounts of Naira to Nigeria it’s best the pick a company with higher maximum limits on exchange rates and send amounts.

From
14 money transfer companies compared, WorldRemit is the best option for large transfers from France to Nigeria.

Whether it’s for property purchases, business or any other reason, sending large amounts of money from France to Nigeria can become expensive if you use a bank, or the wrong provider.

WorldRemit is the top choice for sending large sums of money to Nigeria from France because they offer a strong service and competitive exchange rates.

Understanding the costs involved when transferring money from France to Nigeria

When calculating the costs of money transfers between France and Nigeria, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EUR-NGN mid-market rate equals 1,768.1325 NGN per Euro.

  • For reference, the EUR-NGN average mid-market rate for the past three months has been 1,744.0185 NGN per Euro, with a high of 1,869.6027 and a low of 1,443.7715.

  • The company offering the best exchange rate is Dahabshiil.

  • Often the EUR-NGN exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Euros to Nigeria.

Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Dahabshiil, averaging 0 EUR over the last 6 months. 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 France to Nigeria. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Nigeria, the less it is costing to send from France.

How to get the best exchange rate for Euro to Naira

Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between EUR and NGN. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your EUR.

Mid-market Rate
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= 1768.132463 NGN

Here is how the currency has performed recently.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market from EUR to NGN has been 1,744.0185.

  • During this period, the highest value was 1,869.6027, while the lowest was 1,443.7715.

  • WorldRemit, which is our recommended choice to send money online from France to Nigeria offers an exchange rate that is only 3.97% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment options for France to
Nigeria money transfers

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from France to Nigeria.

    By using a money transfer company such as Dahabshiil for transfers from France to Nigeria, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.


    Dahabshiil is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 14 we compared for transfers from EUR into Nigeria.

    With an average fee of 0 EUR to send money from France to Nigeria, Dahabshiil offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit cards and prepaid options

    Sending money from France to Nigeria with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Instarem.


    Instarem is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from France to Nigeria. This cost is against a total of 14 money transfer companies offering this option.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to international credit card transfers from France to Nigeria, emerges as our top choice of the 14 companies offering this service.

    Be aware 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.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Nigeria and France.


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 France to Nigeria.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send EUR to NGN.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.