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How to transfer money to Access Bank

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How can you send money to Access Bank, Nigeria?

Using our website or app, you can make a bank transfer directly to checking/current and savings accounts with Access Bank in Nigeria. One of the real benefits of our online bank transfer service is its speed - accounts with all major banks in Nigeria are credited in less than an hour.

Due to local regulations, you cannot make a transfer to business accounts with Access Bank.

How do you make a bank transfer to Access Bank, Nigeria?

We’ve worked hard to make the process quicker, simpler and cheaper than ever before. You’ll need your recipient’s name (as it appears on their account) and their US domiciled account number. You should also ensure that your recipient has a bank verification number (BVN) on file at the bank, so they can receive international money transfers. This will ensure there are no delays with your transaction. Please note that you can only send bank transfers in US dollars.

Then follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit our Nigeria page

  2. Select ‘Bank transfer’ as the preferred service

  3. Click the 'Continue' button

  4. Set the bank payout-network to ‘Deposits to Access (Diamond) Bank NGN Accounts ONLY’

  5. You’ll see our exchange rate and low fees upfront

  6. Create an account if you don’t already have one

  7. Add the details of a new recipient or choose someone you’ve sent money to before

  8. Pay online

You and your recipient will receive SMS and/or email notifications once the transfer is complete.

What’s the limit for bank transfers to Access Bank, Nigeria?

There’s a maximum limit for Access Bank money transfers of USD 5,000 per day. Although limits may be lower, depending on where you make the transfer from and your payment method. All transfers must be made in US dollars, so we’ll convert your currency before the transfer is made. We’ll show you the exchange rate you’ll receive upfront and consistently offer the most competitive rates.

How else can you send money to Access Bank?

If your family and friends don’t have an Access Bank account, don’t worry. You can still send money to them almost instantly.

You can send money for cash pickup. Once you’ve completed the simple transfer process on our website or app, your recipient will be able to collect their cash from any branch of Access Bank – usually in minutes.

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