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Local Payout Guide for Nigeria 🇳🇬

Here’s how you can send NGN to a local bank account in Nigeria using nsave:

Updated this week

⚠️ Important: Payouts are currently only available from your USD account.

If your funds are in GBP or EUR, please convert and transfer them to your USD account first before initiating a payout.

Step 1: Click on Send


Open your nsave app

Tap the “Send” button on your home screen

You’ll land on the Recipients screen

Step 2: Add a New Recipient


Tap the ➕ icon at the top right

Step 3: Select Country and Currency


  • Choose Nigeria as the recipient country

  • Select NGN as the currency

Now enter the recipient’s details:

  1. First and Middle Names

  2. Last Name

  3. Recipient’s Bank

  4. Account Number

Make sure you are sending a transfer to yourself

The contact can only be created if you are sending a transfer to yourself

Tap Continue

Step 4: Enter Amount


Select the recipient from your list

Enter the amount you wish to send in USD (Minimum: NGN 100)

You’ll see:

  • The current exchange rate

  • Fees (if any)

  • The amount the recipient will receive in NGN

  • Add a reference (required)

    • Choose the reason for your transfer. Write a short description (e.g. family support, freelance income, etc.)

Step 5: Review & Confirm


Please review and make sure that you are sending to yourself! This step is important to comply with regulations and protect your financial security.

Tap Continue only if you’re confident in the details to avoid delays in processing.

Tap Continue

✅ Done!


Your NGN payout is now being processed. 💸

Funds usually arrive within 5 minutes, but it can take up to 1 business day depending on the recipient’s bank. In rare cases, it may take a little longer

Need help? Contact our support anytime, we’re here for you 💬💸

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