Send money to Nigeria from Germany

Transfer money from Germany to Nigeria today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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    How to send money to Nigeria from Germany

    Send online

    Send money to Nigeria in a few clicks. Create a free profile, log in, and support your loved ones financially, wherever you are.

    Send money online

    Via our app

    With the Western Union® app, it’s easy to send money to Nigeria. You can pay via bank transfer, Sofort, Apple Pay®, credit3 or debit card.

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    Send in person

    You can carry out your entire transaction in person. Simply visit one of our agent location in Germany to send money to Nigeria.

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    Bank account

    Transfer money directly to your loved ones’ bank account in Nigeria.

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    Cash pickup

    Send money for cash pickup at any one of the many Western Union agent locations across Nigeria.

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    Register to send money to Nigeria

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    Pay the way you like

    Choose the payment method that suits you best to send money to Nigeria: debit or credit card3, bank transfer, Apple Pay®, Sofort or cash.

    Track your transfer

    Follow the progress of your money transfer from Germany to Nigeria using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Money in minutes1

    When you send money from Germany to Nigeria with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in a few minutes1.

    Speed up future transactions

    Save time the next time you need to send money to Nigeria by registering the details of your recurring recipients.

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    Why choose Western Union?

    Easy registration

    Register today by entering your details to create your free profile, on our website or via the app.

    Commitment to Security

    Our encryption and fraud prevention measures help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Worldwide reach

    You can transfer cash from Germany to over 200 countries and territories via a range of flexible options.

    Digital Banking app

    Try the Western Union Digital Banking app and enjoy digital banking and international money transfer all in one place.

    Choose the payment method that suits you best

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    Transfer with Sofort

    Credit3 or debit card

    Via Apple Pay® in our app

    Pay in cash

    Send money to Nigeria with ease via our app

    Save recipient details to speed up your next money transfer to Nigeria.

    Send money to Nigeria wherever and whenever you want.

    Follow the progress of your transfer once it has been sent, by using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

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    More info on sending money from Germany to Nigeria

    Get a free estimate

    Calculate costs2 before sending money to Nigeria with a free estimate. Check the exchange rate2 from EUR to NGN at any time, with no obligation to send.

    A range of payment options with Western Union

    You can pay for your money transfer as you wish: with Sofort or Apple Pay® in our application, with a bank transfer, credit3 or debit card, or cash.

    Find your money transfers on the History page

    Are you missing some information about your beneficiary? No problem. You can put your money transfer on hold, then finalise it from the History page when you’re ready.

    Ready to send money to Nigeria?

    If you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from Germany to Nigeria, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

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    Support your loved ones when they need you

    Whether it’s a wedding in Lagos, a birthday in Abuja, a new business opportunity, or just a chance to show you care, Western Union is always there to help you transfer money from Germany to Nigeria online.

    Frequently asked questions on sending money from Germany to Nigeria

    What is the best way to send money to Nigeria?

    With Western Union you have different options for transferring to Nigeria:

    1. Cash payment at a Western Union location with cash collection
    2. Online transfers with a credit or debit card, online banking, SOFORT-Überweisung (instant transfer), bank transfer or Google Pay and cash collection or transfer to a bank account in Nigeria.

    How do I transfer from my bank account to Nigeria?

    If you want to make a transfer to Nigeria via your bank account, first start an online transfer and enter the amount required. In the next step, choose how you want the money to be collected. The following methods are available to you to pay:

    • Bank transfer
    • SOFORT-Überweisung (instant transfer)
    • Online banking

    Can I transfer private money to Nigeria?

    Yes, private individuals can use Western Union to transfer money to Nigeria.

    How much money can I send monthly to Nigeria?

    With Western Union there is no monthly limit for transfers. If you want to transfer money to Nigeria regularly, you just have to pay attention to the maximum amounts for individual transactions:

    • A maximum of EUR 10,000 for a bank transfer to a Nigerian bank account
    • Up to EUR 5,000 for a cash payment with cash collection
    • For all other payment types the limit is EUR 5,000.

    Note also that we first check your identity for all payments from EUR 1,000.

    Do you have any further questions?

    For more on our services, you can visit our FAQs, or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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    1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.