Helping the diaspora send money home smarter
To empower the African diaspora with transparent, real-time rate comparisons, helping them save money and make informed decisions when sending money home to loved ones.
Every month, millions of people in the UK send money to family and friends in Nigeria and across Africa. These remittances are a lifeline—supporting education, healthcare, businesses, and everyday expenses back home.
But here's the problem: exchange rates and fees vary dramatically between providers. The difference between the best and worst rate can mean hundreds of pounds lost every year—money that could have gone directly to your family.
We built AfriRate to solve this problem. We believe everyone deserves access to transparent, easy-to-compare rate information in one place, without having to visit multiple websites or do mental math.
AfriRate puts the power back in your hands—compare rates in seconds, see exactly how much your recipient gets, and choose the best option for your needs.
We aggregate exchange rates from 11+ money transfer providers in real-time, so you always see current rates, fees, and delivery times in one place.
We show you exactly how much your recipient will receive in Naira, so you can easily identify which provider gives you the best value.
No more visiting multiple websites. Compare all major providers in seconds and make informed decisions quickly.
We show all fees, exchange rates, and delivery times upfront. No hidden costs, no surprises—just honest comparisons.
Simply enter how much you want to send in British Pounds (GBP).
We instantly show you rates from 11+ providers, ranked by how much Naira your recipient gets.
Click on your preferred provider to complete the transfer on their secure platform.
Independent & Unbiased: We're not owned by any money transfer company. Our comparisons are objective and based on real-time data.
Transparent About Affiliates: We earn commissions from some providers when you use their services through our links. This doesn't affect the rates you see or pay—we always show you the best deals.
Free to Use: AfriRate is completely free. We make money through affiliate partnerships, so you never pay anything to use our comparison service.
Built by the Diaspora, for the Diaspora: We understand the importance of remittances because we're part of the community sending money home.
We believe in honest, clear information. No hidden fees, no misleading claims.
We're here to serve the diaspora community, not just make money.
Knowledge is power. We give you the data to make smart financial decisions.
We're just getting started! Here's what we're working on:
Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!
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