Best Nigerian Naira Exchange Rate - Wise

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Compare today’s best exchange rate for Nigerian naira. We compare live prices for money transfer providers in the United Kingdom — so you can get the best value for your money.

Send money with WiseGBPBritish poundNGNNigerian naira1 GBP = 1,879.98 NGNMid-market exchange rate

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Provider	Exchange rate(1 GBP → NGN)	Transfer fee	Recipient getsSending 1,000 GBP
	1,879.98Mid-market rate [?]	6.14 GBPTransparent fee [?]	1,868,436.92 NGNSend money
	1,841.13	2.99 GBP	1,835,623.45 NGN-32,813.47 NGN

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How to get the best Nigerian naira exchange rate

Wise is committed to giving you more for your money.

We collect fees and rates from the most popular money transfer providers — so you don’t have to. We calculate the full price you’ll pay when sending GBP to NGN with each provider — including the hidden markup in the exchange rate.

We want to bring you the best Nigerian naira rate possible, so we’ve compared the prices for sending money from one bank account to another. Sending cash or sending a money transfer from a bank branch usually costs more in extra fees.

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Why does getting a good Nigerian naira exchange rate matter?

It’s simple. The lower the cost of converting your money to NGN, the more money for you. That’s why it’s important to see the full cost of an international transfer before you send it.

When sending money abroad, banks or other providers will likely charge you a conversion fee. But that’s not all. Hidden markups in the exchange rate can end up costing even more than the conversion fee itself. This means that when sending international transfers, many banks and providers charge you twice. All without telling you.

And if you decide to convert your money in cash, you could be charged:

- a conversion fee

- a hidden markup in the exchange rate

- and extra delivery charges, if you’re ordering your money in advance

You should always look for the best possible exchange rate, regardless of the conversion method you’re using.

The exchange rate scandal

1. Many banks trade at the mid-market rate. When exchanging Nigerian naira between themselves, many banks and transfer services use the mid-market rate (also known as the interbank rate). It’s the fairest possible rate. The mid-market exchange rate.

2. They often add a hidden markup for customers. This is why you’ll see different exchange rates across providers. You’re paying the difference between the mid-market rate and the rate quoted by your transfer service.

3. You lose money. You’re charged the hidden markup when you make a transfer — often without even realising. Even when services claim to have zero fees, you’re still being charged.

How to avoid losing money on the Nigerian naira exchange rate?

Banks and transfer services have a dirty little secret. They create their own exchange rates to make their customers pay a hidden markup. But we here at Wise have a solution.

Wise always gives you the mid-market exchange rate, just like the one you’ll usually see on Google. So when you make an international money transfer, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting. No nasty surprises — just the best Nigerian naira rate that Wise can offer, with a fair, transparent fee upfront.

Preparing Nigerian naira for your travels?

When travelling abroad for business or pleasure, you might need Nigerian naira to spend in restaurants, shops and bars. It can be tempting to buy Nigerian naira in cash from high street banks, a local bureau de change, or by home delivery, but these methods can cost you more. Instead, save money on the exchange rate with a Wise multi-currency debit card.

With the Wise card, you never have to worry about exchange rate markups, or high transaction fees when you spend abroad. Withdraw money from ATMs abroad — with no fees on your first £200 every 30 days — or pay in shops and restaurants around the world. It’s taken everywhere that takes Mastercard.1

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Waiting for the best rate to transfer Nigerian naira

Knowing when to transfer NGN can be tricky. Exchange rates are often volatile, as they react to economic and political events. And rates move so quickly — when you find the right time, how do you lock it in?

With Wise, you'll get a guaranteed rate for 24 hours. Start your transfer and lock in your rate. As long as we get your money within a day, you'll never lose out on a great price.

And if the rate isn’t right, we can let you know when it gets better. Sign up for rate alerts, and you’ll get live updates straight to your inbox.

Get the rate alerts for freeSend money with the mid-market exchange rateOpen an account1 Wise will not charge you for these withdrawals, but some additional charges may occur from independent ATM networks. Transaction speed claimed depends on funds availability, approval by Wise’s proprietary verification system and systems availability of our partners’ banking system, and may not be available for all transactions.