How to Send Money from UK to Nigeria Instantly (The Yousend GBP to NGN Guide)

Sending Pound Sterling (GBP) to Nigeria should be fast and reliable. Yousend ensures your recipient gets the maximum Naira possible with good exchange rates and instant payout to popular Nigerian bank accounts.

This guide walks you through the simple steps of sending money from your GBP Balance to any bank or payment account in Nigeria.

Step 1: Start the Transfer and Enter Amounts

1. Start from Dashboard: Log into your Yousend app and navigate to your main GBP Balance screen.
2. Initiate Send: Tap the “Send” button to begin the transfer process.
3. Check Rate: The “Send money” screen displays the live exchange rate (e.g., 1 GBP = 1,906.35 NGN) and immediately tells you how much more Naira you get compared to competitors (e.g., “You get 635 NGN more with us.”).
4. Enter Amount: In the “You send” field, enter the amount of GBP you wish to transfer (e.g., 100).
5. Review Receipt: The “Recipient receives” field instantly calculates the exact NGN amount your recipient will get (e.g., 190,635 NGN).
6. Continue: Tap “Continue” at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Select Recipient

1. Select Recipient: On the “Select recipient” screen, choose a saved contact (e.g., Customer Name at OPay/Paycom) from your Saved recipients list.
2. Add New Recipient: If necessary, tap “New recipient” to quickly add their full name, Nigerian Bank Name, and Account Number.
3. Proceed: Once selected, tap “Continue.”

Step 3: Review Details and Confirm Transfer

This is your final, comprehensive review before the transfer is authorized.

1. Review Transfer Details: The “Review details” screen displays the complete, transparent summary:
   • You send: The exact GBP amount (e.g., 100 GBP).
   • Fee: Confirm the transaction fee is Free.
   • Exchange Rate: Check the final rate (e.g., 1 GBP = 1,906.35 NGN).
   • Recipient receives: The final NGN amount (e.g., 190,635 NGN).
   • Earnable points: Note the points you earn for this transfer (e.g., +15 points).
2. Review Recipient Details: Verify the Bank Name and Account Number are correct (e.g., OPay/Paycom and the account number).
3. Confirm: If all details are correct, tap “Confirm.”

Step 4: Finalize with Passcode and Completion

1. Enter Passcode: To authorize the withdrawal from your GBP Balance and secure the transfer, enter your personal 4-digit passcode when prompted.
2. Success: The final screen confirms “All done” and states: “[Amount] NGN ([Amount] GBP) you sent is being processed to [Recipient Name].”
3. Finalize: Tap “Okay, got it” to return to your dashboard.

Your cross-border remittance from the UK to Nigeria is complete!