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Send Money from Nigeria to Ghana via MTN MoMo

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

Via MTN MoMo, expect about 3% in fees. The recipient gets GHS. Because NGN and GHS 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 19 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC
1 GHS = 118.48 NGN

Why the Nigeria–Ghana route matters

Nigeria–Ghana is West Africa's busiest bilateral route — hundreds of millions of dollars a year in cocoa, refined fuel, manufactured goods and re-exports move under ECOWAS, alongside one of the continent's largest mutual migrant communities (Nigerians in Accra, Ghanaians in Lagos) and constant family remittances.

Both currencies vs the US dollar
NGN official
1 USD = 1,380.14 NGN
GHS official
1 USD = 11.57 GHS
10,000 = 83.83
1 GHS = 119 NGN · derived from the two USD legs
Interbank rate updated 19 Jul 03:00 UTC (less than 1h ago) · interbank mid-market
Why it costs more than the fee: NGN and GHS both price through the US dollar — there is no deep direct NGN/GHS 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

P2P updated 16h ago

Nigeria's NGN trades at roughly a 1.8% 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 →

P2P signal: last median 18 Jul 2026, 11:00 (16h ago) — may be slightly delayed. Premium % is the last known value; the quote still tracks the live official rate.

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NGN
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Rate updated: 19 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC · Indicative rate

MTN MoMo fee
3% of amount sent
Paid by sender
Fee examples (NGN → GHS)
Send (NGN)Fee (NGN)Recipient ~ (GHS)
10,000300 (3%)82
50,0001,500 (3%)409
100,0003,000 (3%)819
200,0006,000 (3%)1,637

How to send from Nigeria to Ghana

  1. Open the MoMo PSB app → menu "Transfer to Africa".
  2. Or dial *671# → Transfer → International.
  3. Select Ghana, enter the recipient's mobile number.
  4. Enter the amount in NGN. Confirm with your PIN.
  5. Instant settlement — the recipient gets an SMS and GHS in their wallet.
⚠️ Tier 2/3 wallet required: Tier 1 wallets cannot send internationally. Upgrade by linking your BVN in the MoMo app settings. Tier 2: ₦200,000/day, Tier 3: ₦5,000,000/day.
Key fact: Nigeria and Ghana share the largest bilateral trade relationship in West Africa ($278M in 2023). MTN MoMo direct cuts fees from 8–20% (old methods) to just 3%.
Sending from Ghana to Nigeria?1 GHS = 118.540 NGN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for sending money from Nigeria to Ghana via MTN MoMo?+
MTN MoMo charges 3% of the amount sent. The recipient pays nothing.
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 Nigeria to Ghana on MoMo PSB?+
Open the MoMo app → "Transfer to Africa" → select Ghana → enter recipient phone → confirm. Or dial *671# and follow prompts.
What are the daily limits for international transfers on MoMo PSB?+
Tier 2: ₦200,000/day. Tier 3: ₦5,000,000/day.
How long does it take for money to arrive?+
Transfers are instant — the recipient gets an SMS as soon as the transaction completes.

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