Send money to Nigeria from Australia

The best way to send a money transfer to Nigeria from Australia is with a service you can trust to deliver quickly, transparently, and securely. With Remitly, you get great rates, no hidden fees, and real-time transfer tracking—so you can know where your money is and when it will arrive.

The cost of sending an online money transfer⁠(opens in new window) to Nigeria varies depending on the amount you're sending, the payment method, and the delivery option you choose. At Remitly, we strive to provide great exchange rates and low fees. When you sign up for Remitly, you may be eligible to receive a new customer offer on your first transfer.

For the most accurate pricing, we recommend visiting our website or app, where you can enter your transfer details to see the total cost.

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Many online money transfers to Nigeria from Australia arrive quickly.

Please note that delivery times may vary depending on payment method, delivery method, transaction review, and system availability—for the fastest transfers, you may consider using Express with a debit or credit card, where available as payment options vary depending upon the sender’s location.

To see the exact speeds available for your transfer, enter your details in the Remitly app or at Remitly.com⁠(opens in new window).

Online payment options are flexible using the Remitly app, but vary according to your location—where you are sending your money from.

In the list below, you’ll see the different payment types that work with the Remitly app—some payment methods work for Australia and all sending countries, while some are unique to certain countries.

Payment methods that Remitly supports:

• Visa and Mastercard debit cards — all sending countries

• Visa and Mastercard credit cards — all sending countries except Japan

• Apple Pay — European Union, U.K., and Singapore

• Discover cards — U.S.

• Prepaid cards — all sending countries

• Maestro cards — European Union and U.K.

• Easy Bank Transfers — U.K., EEA (DEU, ESP, FRA)

• Bank account — U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan

• Klarna (also called Sofort) — Austria and Germany

• iDEAL — Netherlands

• Manual transfers (sometimes called SEPA credit transfers) — France

Find out more about paying for your money transfer⁠(opens in new window).

Payment options vary depending upon the sender’s location.

Sending limits vary depending on where you're sending from, whether your identity has been verified, delivery method, and destination country.

To view the current limits that apply to your transfer to Nigeria, visit our Help Center’s sending limits guide⁠(opens in new window).

Sending limits may change based on fluctuations in FX rates. Additional documentation may be requested. Sending limit subject to banking partner limits and compliance requirements.

Your first transfer from Australia to Nigeria can be set up in minutes — and as a new customer, you may be eligible for a special offer on your first transfer.

Here's how it works:

1. Create your account — Sign up on the Remitly app or at Remitly.com⁠(opens in new window).

2. Enter your transfer details — Choose how much you'd like to send and select your delivery method.

3. Add your recipient — Enter your recipient's name, contact details, and bank or pickup information.

4. Choose how to pay — Select from the payment methods available in Australia.

5. Confirm and send — Review your transfer summary and select Send to complete your transfer.

Once sent, you'll receive a confirmation and can track your transfer every step of the way.

For more information, visit our Help Center pages to find out more about how Remitly works and how to set up a transfer.

Yes — once your transfer is sent, you can track it from Australia to Nigeria through the Remitly app or at Remitly.com⁠(opens in new window). You can also choose to receive real-time updates by text message, email, or in-app notification where available, so you and your recipient know when the money is on its way and when it arrives.

How to track your money transfer and view your transfer status⁠(opens in new window).

Standard text message and data rates may apply.

You can choose to receive money as a cash pickup, mobile money, home delivery, debit card deposit, or directly for bank deposit, depending on the delivery methods available where you are located. It's important to let the sender know your preferred method. The recipient doesn't need to sign up with Remitly to receive money. However, the sender must create a Remitly account⁠(opens in new window) to send money.

Check out our guide to receiving money from Remitly⁠(opens in new window).

Delivery options vary depending upon the recipient location.

You can send money internationally from Australia to Nigeria in a few simple steps with Remitly:

1. Create a free Remitly account on our website or app.

2. Enter the amount you'd like to send and choose your destination country.

3. Select a delivery method, such as bank deposit, mobile wallet, or cash pickup.

4. Add your recipient's details and any information required for your selected delivery method.

5. Choose a payment method and confirm your transfer.