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Overall best way: Moneycorp
We tested & reviewed 4 transfer providers, and Moneycorp scored highly.
In the last six months, Moneycorp appeared in 40.9% of Sierra Leone to Nigeria searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments Sierra Leone into Naira.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Sierra Leone to Nigeria transfer using Moneycorp.
How to get the best deal on your Sierra Leone to Nigeria money transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to get the best exchange rates on sending money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value and timeframes for transfers between Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer to Nigeria. Your funds will be sent from Sierra Leone and converted into Naira.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations for money transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria
Comparing providers offering services between Sierra Leone and Nigeria, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.
Our comparison includes 4 companies that provide the ability to send Leone to Nigeria.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Nigeria from Sierra Leone, based on the amount you want to send.
Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Sierra Leone: Moneycorp
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Moneycorp is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* SLL and an exchange rate for buying Naira with Leone that is 1.97% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a Sierra Leone to Nigeria transfer, Moneycorp offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Nigeria.
*The most common fee applied to SLL-NGN by Moneycorp, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria: Moneycorp.
Through our comparison, we found Moneycorp to be the fastest option to transfer money from Sierra Leone to Naira in 44.4% of instances.
Over the last six months, sending money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria through Moneycorp have an average fee of 0 SLL.
Moneycorp was one of 4 money transfer providers we compared for overall speed of sending money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria. This speed test included depositing Leones to an account and the average timeframe for sending money to Nigeria.
When fast transfers are a priority, Moneycorp is our best choice for sending from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
Sending large amounts of money
Of the 4 companies compared, Moneycorp has the strongest option for large transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
Whatever the reason, sending bigger sums of money can be costly if you get a bad exchange rate from Leone to Naira.
The Moneycorp rate makes them great for large transfers between Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
Understanding the cost of sending money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Finding a provider as close to mid-market rate as possible will ensure more Naira for your Leone. The current SLL-NGN mid-market rate is 0.0794 NGN per Leone.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the SLL-NGN mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.0745 NGN per Leone, with a low of 0 and a high of 0.0809.
Moneycorp is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 4 companies compared.
Often the SLL-NGN exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Leones to Nigeria.
Fees: Money transfer fees are charged on top the exchange rate and can be set, or a percentage of the total amount of Leone you’re sending to Nigeria. Moneycorp currently has the lowest fees for transfers into NGN at an average of 0 SLL over the last 6 months. We always recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Naira is the biggest indicator of the total cost of sending money to Nigeria from Sierra Leone. The bigger the amount received in Nigeria, the lower the overall cost of sending from Sierra Leone.
Finding the best exchange rate for Leone to Naira
Timing is essential for sending money between SLL and NGN. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your SLL.
Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from SLL to NGN averaged 0.0745 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 0.0809 NGN, while the lowest was 0 NGN.
There are currently 4 providers offering transfers between Sierra Leone and Nigeria close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Sierra Leone and Nigeria
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
Using a money transfer company such as Moneycorp for transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
On average, Moneycorp is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 4 we compared for transfers from SLL to Nigeria.
To send money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Moneycorp has an average fee of 0 SLL.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with Instarem.
Instarem is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Sierra Leone and Nigeria. This is of the 4 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card money transfers from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Instarem emerges as our top choice of the 4 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. 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 Sierra Leone.
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 Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send SLL 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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