Overall best way: WorldRemit
We tested & reviewed 11 transfer providers, and WorldRemit scored highly.
In the last six months, WorldRemit appeared in 50% of Switzerland to Nigeria searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments Switzerland into Naira.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Switzerland to Nigeria transfer using WorldRemit.
Compare for the best deal on your Switzerland to Nigeria transfer
Get the most from sending money from Switzerland to Nigeria
Comparing providers offering services between Switzerland and Nigeria based on your specific transfer amount, is the easiest way to get the best price on your transfer.
We cover the entire CHF-NGN market and have compared 11 providers offering services between Switzerland and Nigeria.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Swiss Franc to Nigeria.
Whilst we rate WorldRemit as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific Switzerland to Nigeria transfer needs.
Cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Switzerland: Dahabshiil
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* CHF and an exchange rate for buying Naira with Swiss Franc that is -4.28% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a Switzerland 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 CHF-NGN by Dahabshiil, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers from Switzerland to Nigeria: Paysend.
Through our comparison, we found Paysend to be the fastest option to transfer money from Switzerland to Naira in 52.5% of instances.
Over the last six months, sending money from Switzerland to Nigeria through Paysend have an average fee of 0 CHF.
Paysend was one of 11 money transfer providers we compared for overall speed of sending money from Switzerland to Nigeria. This speed test included depositing Swiss Francs to an account and the average timeframe for sending money to Nigeria.
When fast transfers are a priority, Paysend is our best choice for sending from Switzerland to Nigeria.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 11 providers compared, WorldRemit is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while WorldRemit may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from Switzerland to Nigeria, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of sending money from Switzerland to Nigeria
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Switzerland 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 Swiss Franc. The current CHF-NGN mid-market rate is 1,887.9478 NGN per Swiss Franc.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the CHF-NGN mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 1,690.5323 NGN per Swiss Franc, with a low of 1,521.7172 and a high of 1,941.7588.
Dahabshiil is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 11 companies compared.
Often the CHF-NGN exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Swiss Francs 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 Swiss Franc you’re sending to Nigeria. Dahabshiil currently has the lowest fees for transfers into NGN at an average of 0 CHF 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 Switzerland. The bigger the amount received in Nigeria, the lower the overall cost of sending from Switzerland.
Finding the best exchange rate between Swiss Franc and Naira
Getting a strong exchange rate between CHF and NGN is essential. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much NGN you get for your CHF.
It can pay to track rates, and keep on top of currency trends.
Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from CHF to NGN has averaged 1,690.5323.
In this period there was a high of 1,941.7588, and a low of 1,521.7172.
WorldRemit, which is our recommended service to send money online from Switzerland to Nigeria offers an exchange rate with a mark up of 4.09% above the mid-market rate.
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Nigeria and Switzerland.
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 Switzerland to Nigeria.
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