Money transfer corridor
Send money from 🇺🇸 USA to 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Ellicash makes sending USD to Nigeria simple, fast and affordable. Money arrives in minutes with bank-grade security.
Why send money with Ellicash?
Built for the USA–Nigeria corridor with the features that matter most.
Mid-market USD/NGN exchange rates updated in real time, with no hidden markups.
Money arrives in your recipient's Nigerian bank account in minutes — not days.
Pay with US bank transfer (ACH), debit or credit card. No wire fees.
Regulated and compliant in both the US and Nigeria (CBN-aligned partners).
Send to any Nigerian bank — Access, GTB, Zenith, UBA, First Bank, Opay and more.
24/7 in-app AI support plus a human team for anything urgent.
Payout options in Nigeria
Recipients can collect their NGN via:
USA to Nigeria — frequently asked
How long does a USD to NGN transfer take?→
Most Ellicash transfers from the US to Nigeria arrive in minutes. Bank deposits during off-hours may take a few hours to settle.
How much does it cost to send money from the US to Nigeria?→
Ellicash uses live mid-market USD/NGN rates with a small, transparent transfer fee shown upfront — no hidden FX markups.
Is Ellicash safe to use for sending money to Nigeria?→
Yes. Ellicash is bank-grade encrypted and works with regulated partners including CBN-licensed banks in Nigeria.
What's the maximum I can send from the USA to Nigeria?→
Limits depend on your verification level. Most fully-verified users can send up to $10,000 per transaction.
Can my recipient pick up cash in Nigeria?→
Yes. Cash pickup is available at thousands of agent locations across Nigeria, including major cities like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.
Ready to send USD to Nigeria?
Download Ellicash and make your first transfer in minutes.
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