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Send money from Sierra Leone 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 SLL 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 Sierra Leone 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 SLL 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 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
Compare providers
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 3 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.
Watch the Leone-Naira exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use providers regulated in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Nigeria
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Sierra Leone 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 SLL/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 SLL) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much SLL you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Sierra Leone 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 SLL/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 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 Western Union Agent 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 0.0692 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 7 days has averaged 0.0688 NGN per Leone, with a low of 0.0687 and a high of 0.069.
Western Union Agent is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 3 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. Western Union Agent currently has the lowest fees for transfers into NGN of just 3 SLL. 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 week, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from SLL to NGN averaged 0.0688 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 0.069 NGN, while the lowest was 0.0687 NGN.
There are currently 3 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 Western Union Agent for transfers from Sierra Leone 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 SLL to Nigeria.
To send money from Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 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 Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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 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.
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