{"id":224,"date":"2025-07-30T16:35:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/?p=224"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:31:29","slug":"how-to-send-money-from-nigeria-to-the-uk-using-yolat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/how-to-send-money-from-nigeria-to-the-uk-using-yolat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Send Money from Nigeria to The UK (Using Yolat)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For decades, there has been a strong connection between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, one shaped by shared history, education, migration, and opportunities. From students pursuing their studies to families building new chapters abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But one thing has stubbornly stayed difficult: <strong>sending money across borders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember queuing at the bank as a child, watching adults anxiously send money to the UK through Western Union. Years have passed, but not much has changed. These days, it\u2019s still common to hear of people handing wads of naira to friends travelling abroad, hoping for a quick airport exchange, despite cash limits, missing luggage, or high fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, some solutions have emerged. But few truly consider the Nigerian experience; our challenges, our realities, and the simplicity we deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly why <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/currency-converter\/ngn-to-gbp-exchange-rate\" title=\"\">Yolat exists.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to send money to the UK using Yolat, why more and more Nigerians trust it, and a few pro tips to help you transfer funds in minutes, with zero transaction fees and zero stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Here\u2019s why Nigerians trust Yolat:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Fast transfers<\/strong> \u2013 Your recipient gets the money within minutes.<br>\u2705 <strong>Great exchange rates<\/strong> \u2013 Competitive market rates, no hidden fees.<br>\u2705 <strong>Reliable customer support<\/strong> \u2013 Need help? We\u2019re always here, whether it&#8217;s for complaints, questions, or feedback.<br>\u2705 <strong>Licensed and secure<\/strong> \u2013 Fully regulated in both Nigeria and Canada.<br>\u2705 <strong>Multi-country transfers<\/strong> \u2013 Send money not just to Canada, but also to the UK, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and several countries in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What Yolat users are saying:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blue-and-Black-Clean-Informative-Tips-Square-Carousel-Instagram-Post-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Step-by-Step: How to Send Money from Nigeria to the UK<\/strong> with Yolat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Log in to your Yolat account<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iPhone-14-15-Pro-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iPhone-14-15-Pro-29.png 393w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/iPhone-14-15-Pro-29-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have a Yolat account, head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ng\/app\/yolat\/id6742225873\" title=\"\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.yolat.yolatmobileapp&amp;pli=1\" title=\"\">Play Store<\/a> and download the app.<br>Sign up and complete your account verification; it only takes a few minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52-1024x838.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52-768x629.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52-1536x1257.png 1536w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-13-at-11.59.52.png 1587w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Fund Your NGN Wallet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can send money, your Naira (NGN) wallet must have enough funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t have enough? No problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your Naira Wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>\u201cAdd Money\u201d<\/strong> button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy your bank transfer details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a transfer from your bank app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you\u2019ve transferred, tap <strong>\u201cI have completed the transfer\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a message: <em>\u201cYour money is on its way!\u201d<\/em><br>Click <strong>Continue<\/strong>, and your wallet will be topped up shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1-459x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1-459x1024.png 459w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1-768x1713.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1-689x1536.png 689w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-4-1.png 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-459x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-459x1024.png 459w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-768x1713.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5-689x1536.png 689w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-5.png 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"852\" data-id=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-KYC-Completed-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-KYC-Completed-2.png 393w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Home-KYC-Completed-2-138x300.png 138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Send Money to the UK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to send!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your NGN Wallet, tap <strong>\u201cSend Money\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the amount you want to send; you\u2019ll see the <strong>real-time exchange<\/strong> and how much your recipient will receive in GBP (pounds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To change currency, click on the country flag icon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select or add a recipient:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you\u2019ve sent money before, just select their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not, tap <strong>\u201cEnter recipient details\u201d<\/strong> and fill in the fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: You can only send Pounds (GBP) to someone in the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added or selected the recipient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review your transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Continue<\/strong>, enter your PIN, and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your recipient will get the money shortly after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-459x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-459x1024.png 459w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-768x1713.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6-689x1536.png 689w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-6.png 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-459x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-459x1024.png 459w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-768x1713.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-689x1536.png 689w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6.png 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623.png 393w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623-147x300.png 147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-459x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-459x1024.png 459w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-134x300.png 134w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-768x1713.png 768w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body-689x1536.png 689w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Body.png 918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.yolat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623-2.png 393w, https:\/\/yolat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Frame-1000005623-2-147x300.png 147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-yolat-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4c5696ffc00ff0ae22f36c369b626e5a\">Using Yolat guarantees you peace of mind in Africa and beyond. Maintain your peace of mind when you download our app on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.yolat.yolatmobileapp&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Play store <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ng\/app\/yolat\/id6742225873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For decades, there has been a strong connection between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, one shaped by shared history, education, migration, and opportunities. From students pursuing their studies to families building new chapters abroad. But one thing has stubbornly stayed difficult: sending money across borders. 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