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Send money from Jamaica 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 JMD 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 Jamaica 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 JMD 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 compare deals on Jamaica to Nigeria money transfers
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Follow the steps & start your transfer from Jamaica. Your funds will be converted to Naira and transferred to Nigeria.
Summary of recent searches
Understanding Jamaica to Nigeria money transfers
Comparing providers
Comparing providers when sending money from Jamaica to Nigeria is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.
We’ve compared 3 providers for sending Jamaican Dollar to Nigeria. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Nigeria from Jamaica.
We rate Western Union Agent as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Jamaica to Nigeria.
Get ahead of the Jamaican Dollar-Naira exchange rate
Choosing the right payment method
Financial regulators in Jamaica and Nigeria
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Jamaica 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 JMD/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 JMD) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much JMD you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Jamaica 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 JMD/NGN, cash transfer with MoneyGram is the fastest way.
Sending large amounts of money
Of the 3 companies compared, Western Union Agent has the strongest option for large transfers from Jamaica to Nigeria.
Whatever the reason, sending bigger sums of money can be costly if you get a bad exchange rate from Jamaican Dollar to Naira.
The Western Union Agent rate makes them great for large transfers between Nigeria and Jamaica.
Understanding the cost of transferring money to Nigeria from Jamaica
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 JMD-NGN mid-market rate is 9.0275 NGN per Jamaican Dollar. You will get more Naira for your Jamaican Dollars if you find a provider close to this number.
For context, over the last 7 days the JMD-NGN mid-market rate has had a high of 9.0624, a low of 9.036 and averaged 9.0475 NGN per Jamaican Dollar.
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 JMD to NGN will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Jamaican Dollars to Nigeria.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Western Union Agent charges the lowest fee of 3 JMD 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 Jamaica will result in more money received in Nigeria.
Track the exchange rate for Jamaican Dollar to Naira
Sending money at the right time between JMD and NGN can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much NGN you get for your JMD.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from JMD to NGN averaged 9.0475 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 9.0624 NGN, while the lowest was 9.036 NGN.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Jamaica and Nigeria close to this rate
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Payment methods available to fund your Jamaica to Nigeria transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Jamaica to Nigeria.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Jamaica 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 JMD to Nigeria.
With a fee of JMD3 to send money from Jamaica to Nigeria, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica.
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 Jamaica to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send JMD 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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