1k Nigerian naira in British pounds
₦1,000 = £1
Official central rate vs what you’ll actually get
The NGN/GBP rate above is the official central rate published by Central Bank of Nigeria official NFEM rate on 2026-10-30. It is the reference point, not a price you can transact at.
Why the amount received is lower
- Transfer fee. A flat charge, or a percentage, taken by the sending service.
- Exchange rate markup. Most services apply a spread to the reference rate. This is usually the larger cost and is often not shown as a fee.
- Receiving method. Bank deposit, mobile wallet and cash pickup can carry different rates and charges.
- Timing. Reference rates are published once per working day; a transfer is priced when it is executed.
What a markup costs
Illustration only, not a quote from any provider: at a 1.5% markup with a ₦200.00 fee, sending ₦1,000 delivers about £0 instead of the £1 the official central rate implies — a difference of £0.
United Kingdom: This is the Central Bank of Nigeria official rate. Rates offered by banks, transfer services and informal markets may differ.
What 1k Nigerian naira was worth
| Date | Rate | British pound |
|---|---|---|
| Today (2026-10-30) | 0.000555 | £1 |
| A year ago (2025-10-30) | 0.000529 | £1 |
| Five years ago (2021-10-29) | 0.001767 | £2 |