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Send Money from Cameroon to Nigeria via MTN MoMo

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How much does it cost to send money from Cameroon to Nigeria in 2026?

Via MTN MoMo, expect about 4% in fees, plus the ₦50 EMT levy above ₦10,000. The recipient gets NGN. Because XAF and NGN both go through the US dollar, the real cost also includes each currency's spread to USD — see the USD-anchored rates below, not just the fee.

Today's rate
Updated 7 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC
1 XAF = 2.380 NGN

Why the Cameroon–Nigeria route matters

Nigeria–Cameroon trade crosses the eastern border in cattle, foodstuffs, fuel and manufactured goods, much of it informal — the naira meets the Central African CFA franc in dense cross-border markets along one of the continent's longest land borders.

Both currencies vs the US dollar
XAF official
1 USD = 573.96 XAF
NGN official
1 USD = 1,368.61 NGN
FCFA10,000 = 23,845
1 XAF = 2.38 NGN · derived from the two USD legs
Interbank rate updated 7 Jul 18:00 UTC (2h ago) · interbank mid-market
Why it costs more than the fee: XAF and NGN both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct XAF/NGN market. So the route's true cost includes each currency's spread to USD: you can lose a little on BOTH conversions, not just on the visible transfer fee. Compare the USD-anchored rates above, not only the headline fee.

Nigeria's NGN on the parallel market

Tracks live P2P (via Bybit)

Nigeria's NGN trades at roughly a 5.8% premium on the parallel market — at the street rate your NGN is worth less against the dollar than the official rate above suggests, so the real route cost can be higher. See the Nigeria parallel rate →

Parallel signal: Binance P2P USDT median, updated 7 Jul 2026, 20:00 (less than 1h ago). The quote tracks the live official rate between refreshes.

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XAF
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Rate updated: 7 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC · Indicative rate

MTN MoMo fee
4% of amount sent
Paid by sender · + ₦50 EMT levy on inbound transfers ≥ ₦10,000
Fee examples (XAF → NGN)
Send (XAF)Fee (XAF)Recipient ~ (NGN)
10,000400 (4%)22,848
50,0002,000 (4%)114,240
100,0004,000 (4%)228,480
500,00020,000 (4%)1,142,400

How to send from Cameroon to Nigeria

  1. Open the MTN MoMo Cameroon app → menu "MoMo App or *126# → option 5 → international".
  2. Or dial *126# → Transfer → International.
  3. Select Nigeria, enter the recipient's mobile number.
  4. Enter the amount in XAF. Confirm with your PIN.
  5. Instant settlement — the recipient gets an SMS and NGN in their wallet.
📌 ₦50 EMT levy: CBN charges ₦50 on inbound transfers ≥ ₦10,000. This levy is deducted from the recipient's wallet automatically.
Key fact: MTN Cameroon officially charges 4% for transfers to Nigeria (confirmed on mtn.cm/helppersonal/remittance). Recipient gets NGN — ₦50 EMT levy on ≥₦10,000.
Sending from Nigeria to Cameroon?1 XAF = 2.38 NGN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for sending money from Cameroon to Nigeria via MTN MoMo?+
MTN MoMo charges 4% of the amount sent. The recipient pays nothing except the ₦50 EMT levy on inbound transfers ≥ ₦10,000.
What wallet tier do I need to send money internationally from Nigeria?+
Tier 2 or Tier 3 only. Tier 1 wallets are restricted. Link your BVN to upgrade.
How do I send money from Cameroon to Nigeria on MoMo PSB?+
Open the MoMo app → "MoMo App or *126# → option 5 → international" → select Nigeria → enter recipient phone → confirm. Or dial *126# and follow prompts.
What are the daily limits for international transfers on MoMo PSB?+
Daily limits depend on the KYC tier of the sending wallet operator — check with your provider.
How long does it take for money to arrive?+
Transfers are instant — the recipient gets an SMS as soon as the transaction completes.