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Send money from Namibia 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 NAD 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 Namibia 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 NAD 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 Namibia 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 Namibia to Nigeria.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Namibi Dollar & 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 Namibia to Nigeria
Compare providers
Comparing providers offering services between Namibia 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 Namibi Dollar to Nigeria.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Nigeria from Namibia, based on the amount you want to send.
Watch the Namibi Dollar-Naira exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use providers regulated in Nigeria and Namibia
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Namibia 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 NAD/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 NAD) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much NAD you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Namibia 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 NAD/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 Namibia can be expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to NAD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money from Namibia to Nigeria
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Namibia and Nigeria, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the NAD-NGN mid-market rate equals 83.7408 NGN per Namibi Dollar.
For reference, the NAD-NGN average mid-market rate for the past week has been 84.2693 NGN per Namibi Dollar, with a high of 84.6226 and a low of 84.052.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Western Union Agent (80.1480 NGN per Namibi Dollar)
Often the NAD-NGN exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Namibi Dollars to Nigeria.
Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Western Union Agent, only 3 NAD. 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 Namibia to Nigeria. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Nigeria, the less it is costing to send from Namibia.
Track the exchange rate for Namibi Dollar to Naira
Sending money at the right time between NAD and NGN can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much NGN you get for your NAD.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from NAD to NGN averaged 84.2693 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 84.6226 NGN, while the lowest was 84.052 NGN.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Namibia and Nigeria close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Namibia and Nigeria
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Namibia to Nigeria.
Using a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Namibia to Nigeria, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
On average, Western Union Agent is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 3 we compared for transfers from NAD to Nigeria.
To send money from Namibia to Nigeria, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 NAD.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Namibia to Nigeria with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Namibia and Nigeria. This is of the 3 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Namibia to Nigeria, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Nigeria and Namibia.
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 Namibia to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send NAD 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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