How to send money to Nigeria from Uganda with the best UGX-NGN rate
Find money transfer deals for sending money from Uganda to Nigeria. Compare the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best UGX to NGN exchange rates.
Read on for the best deals, expert information, and easiest ways to send money to Nigeria from Uganda.
Transferring the other way? Send NGN from Nigeria to Uganda instead.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
Alternative for Uganda to Nigeria
While you can’t send UGX 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."
"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."
"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 Uganda 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 UGX 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 Uganda 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 Uganda to Nigeria.
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Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Ugand Shilling & service for your needs.
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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 Uganda to Nigeria
Comparing providers offering services between Uganda 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 Ugand Shilling to Nigeria.
This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Nigeria from Uganda, based on the amount you want to send.
The cheapest way to send money to Nigeria from Uganda 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 UGX/NGN.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 UGX) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much UGX you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Nigeria from Uganda 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 UGX/NGN, cash transfer with MoneyGram is the fastest way.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 3 providers compared, Western Union Agent is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while Western Union Agent may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from Uganda to Nigeria, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of money transfers to Nigeria from Uganda
The total cost of sending money to Nigeria from Uganda is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for UGX-NGN is 0.4086 NGN per Ugand Shilling.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more Naira for your Ugand Shillings.
The UGX-NGN mid-market rate over the last 7 days has seen the Ugand Shilling worth an average 0.4093 NGN. Within this there has been a high of 0.4101, and a low of 0.4076.
From 3 companies compared, Western Union Agent offers the strongest exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting UGX to NGN.
Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Western Union Agent offers the lowest fee of the 3 providers tested, costing 3 UGX per transfer (based on USh889,800 transferred).
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Naira eventually received in Nigeria.
This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in Nigeria, means a better overall cost of sending money from Uganda.
Track the exchange rate for Ugand Shilling to Naira
Sending money at the right time between UGX and NGN can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much NGN you get for your UGX.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from UGX to NGN averaged 0.4093 NGN.
The highest value recorded was 0.4101 NGN, while the lowest was 0.4076 NGN.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Uganda and Nigeria close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Uganda and Nigeria
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Uganda to Nigeria.
Using a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Uganda 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 UGX to Nigeria.
To send money from Uganda to Nigeria, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 UGX.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda to Nigeria, we 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 Uganda.
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 Uganda to Nigeria.
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