Send Money to Nigeria With WorldRemit: Methods, Speed and Tips
You can send money from the UK to Nigeria with WorldRemit using the website or app. Before paying, the transfer screen shows the available payout methods, the fee, the exchange rate and the estimated delivery time for your transfer.
WorldRemit to Nigeria from the UK
WorldRemit’s UK-to-Nigeria page identifies the route and displays GBP as the sending currency and NGN as the receiving currency. It describes bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile money and airtime top-up as possible ways to deliver money. The choices shown can depend on the transfer details, so use the current list in the app or on the website rather than assuming every option is available for every recipient.
The same page says the exact fee and exchange rate are shown as you set up a transfer. They can change, so compare the final amount the recipient gets with the total you pay on the confirmation screen. For a broader explanation, see WorldRemit fees and WorldRemit transfer times.
Steps to send money to Nigeria
- Sign in or create an account on the WorldRemit website or app.
- Choose Nigeria as the receiving country and enter the amount in pounds.
- Select a payout method that your recipient can use.
- Enter the recipient’s details exactly as requested for that method.
- Review the fee, rate, recipient amount and estimated arrival time before paying.
- Keep the transfer reference and follow progress in your account.
WorldRemit’s route page says the sender can pay by bank transfer or debit or credit card. The payment choices available to you appear during setup. Check any card issuer charges separately; WorldRemit payment methods explains what to check.
What to prepare for the recipient
WorldRemit says recipient details depend on the payout method. Before starting, ask your recipient which method suits them and confirm the name and contact information they want used. For a bank deposit, have the bank details requested in the form. For mobile money, confirm the wallet account information; the wallet number can differ from a phone number. For cash pickup, check the pickup instructions and the name that will appear on the transfer.
The recipient does not need a WorldRemit account according to the route page. They may still need their own bank or mobile wallet account, or identification for cash collection, depending on the method. Share the sender’s expected arrival time with the recipient and let them know you will send the transfer reference when it is available.
Check the route before you pay
The UK-to-Nigeria page lists NGN for the recipient currency and shows that methods and costs are route-specific. The amount available to send can also depend on the payment option and partner limits. See WorldRemit sending limits and use the app to confirm the current maximum for the amount you plan to send.
If the transfer is for a new account, this site promotes a first-transfer offer for UK customers: send at least £30 on the first transfer and receive £20 when it completes. It is this site’s offer, and the amounts or conditions can change or vary by country. Enter REFERNNF57P9SAA1L in the referral field during sign-up and check what the app shows before sending. Start with the referral link.
For general setup steps, read how to use WorldRemit. If your family member is comparing delivery options, our guides to cash pickup and mobile money explain how those services work.
FAQ
Can I send money to Nigeria with WorldRemit from the UK?
Yes. WorldRemit has a UK-to-Nigeria destination page. Confirm that the route and your chosen payout method are still shown in the app before paying.
What currency does the recipient get?
WorldRemit’s route page displays NGN as the receiving currency. The rate and recipient amount for a particular transfer appear before payment.
How long does a transfer to Nigeria take?
The expected delivery time depends on the payout method, payment method, recipient details and checks. Use the estimate shown for your own transfer and track it in the app.
Is this an official WorldRemit page?
No. This is an independent guide. The referral link may earn this site a reward; see the disclosure.