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How to Send Money Between the UK and Nigeria: What Works and What Doesn’t.

How to Send Money Between the UK and Nigeria: What Works and What Doesn’t.

For many Nigerians living in the UK, students, workers, and business owners, etc., sending money home is a regular part of life. It’s how families stay connected, businesses run, and dreams are supported from a distance. According to the World Bank, Nigeria was the top remittance-receiving country in Sub-Saharan

How To Send Money From Nigeria To China With AfriChange.

How To Send Money From Nigeria To China With AfriChange.

In 2024, the trade volume between Nigeria and China was over $20 billion (Twenty Billion). From phone accessories to heavy machinery, fabrics, furniture, and even education-related payments, the China corridor has become one of the most frequently used for Nigerian entrepreneurs, families, and students. While trade has been great, sending

Tips to secure your online transactions

Ensuring Safe Money Transfers. Easy tips for Securing your Online Transactions

In today's digital era, millions of people pay for goods or services through online transfers, or conveniently send and receive money online with just a few clicks. Through this, they are able to effortlessly transfer money across borders, pay bills, and make purchases etc. However, there is a

Sending money from one person to another

6 Tips for finding the best exchange rates when sending money to Africa

Finding the best exchange rate is crucial when searching for effective ways to send money to Africa or any other country. The exchange rate is the rate at which one currency is converted into another currency, and it can vary widely depending on the exchange provider. A good exchange rate

9 Money Transfer Scams to Watch Out For in 2023

9 Money Transfer Scams to Watch Out For in 2023

Money transfer scams have unfortunately become rampant over the years, despite regulators and remittance companies doing their best to protect users through education and enhanced security measures for remittors. One of the best ways to protect yourself from fraud and transfer scams is to know what forms they can come

5 Effective ways to send money to Africa

5 Effective ways to send money to Africa

New options of sending money globally, particularly in Africa where remittances play a crucial role in the economy and livelihoods of many, are constantly emerging. While these options may seem challenging to people without experience, with some practice, the process can easily and efficiently be completed. Here are 5 effective

How to Choose the best remittance service

How to Choose the best remittance service

Wherever you live in North or South America, Europe, Asia or Africa, one day you will experience a simple but delicate need of sending money (or receiving money from) abroad. In such situation, having a good knowledge of how to choose the best remittance service will save you from an

How to avoid common mistakes when sending money to Africa

How to avoid common mistakes when sending money to Africa

Sending money from Canada or anywhere in the diaspora to Africa can be a daunting task, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process. However, with the right guidance, you can avoid common mistakes and ensure that your money reaches its destination safely and efficiently. Here are common mistakes

Africhange: The best way to send money from Canada to Nigeria

Africhange: The best way to send money from Canada to Nigeria

Crypto-powered cross border payments We are very excited to launch Africhange 2.0 after a successful beta release in Dec 2020. When we initially launched Africhange 1.0 (the MVP), we opened it up for a public beta to test the market’s receptiveness to a new money transfer platform.

Settling in Canada in 7 steps

Settling in Canada in 7 steps

The Immigration and migration story is not novel to us. Far back to prehistoric times, homosapiens have always migrated from one place to another. And even though many of these migrations are fueled by numerous reasons like climate change, natural disasters, wars, and others, one primary motive for immigration is

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Experiencing all-round growth with Africhange

Helping others is more than a passion for Oluwafemi, a Nigerian-Canadian immigrant. As a CDC Ambassador at Value Village, he receives and recycles clothes, shoes, eating and cooking utensils, home appliances and the likes from non-profit organizations in Canada and the US and resells them at subsidized rates to customers.

Sending Money Home: How to Avoid Low Exchange Rates and Delayed Verification

Sending Money Home: How to Avoid Low Exchange Rates and Delayed Verification

The average Nigerian immigrant residing in Canada has a voluminous array of self justifications for leaving his country, one of which is earning in a higher stable currency and sending part of these earnings home to support their loved ones. Eloho Awelewa is no different. A seasoned and multi-faceted administrator,

FRAUD PREVENTION: HOW TO SECURE YOUR MOBILE BANKING APP IN 2022

FRAUD PREVENTION: HOW TO SECURE YOUR MOBILE BANKING APP IN 2022

Financial fraud occurs when a person intentionally uses deception to gain or obtain funds which they are not entitled to. This deceit can be in the form of a lie, false representation, exaggeration, omission, and other numerous forms. In Canada, a Nielsen IQ fraud survey by CPA conducted in 2022

Best way to send money from Canada to Mexico

Best way to send money from Canada to Mexico

Sending money to Mexico is something you have to deal with regularly if you run a business within the country or if you have got family and friends who reside there. As an individual experienced in money transfers to Mexico, you almost certainly know that the money transfer charges vary

How to choose an online money transfer platform

How to choose an online money transfer platform

If you are a regular user of online remittance platforms, chances are you have noticed that the range of remittance methods available for use has grown considerably over the last couple of years. With COVID-19 restricting travel and increasing the need for hygienic and contactless transactions, the amount of remittance

Is Africhange Secure?

Is Africhange Secure?

Security is of utmost importance when using an online money transfer platform. At Africhange, you can rest assured that your funds are in safe hands. Read on to learn what makes Africhange a secure international remittance application. Africhange: A Blockchain-Powered Application Africhange enables users to send money across borders without