Diaspora Money

Remittances, UK banking, and the best ways to send money between Britain and Africa.

Africhange vs LemFi vs NALA: Which UK remittance app should you switch to?

Compare Africhange, LemFi and NALA on exchange rates, fees, reliability, customer reviews, transfer speed and features for UK-to-Nigeria transfers.

MonieWorld is shutting down: 5 UK-to-Nigeria remittance alternatives to consider

With MonieWorld shutting down, here are five UK-to-Nigeria remittance alternatives, compared on exchange rates, fees, speed, and features.

Why a growing remittance business was not enough for Moniepoint

MonieWorld’s shutdown highlights the high cost of UK expansion and the tough economics facing African fintechs entering crowded remittance markets.

PayPal’s Xoom partners with Flutterwave to speed up money transfers to Nigeria

Xoom, a money transfer service owned by PayPal, has partnered with Flutterwave to enable users to send money directly to Nigerian bank accounts.

Popular UK bank, Monzo launches remittance to Nigeria

Monzo now supports payouts to Nigeria, through its partnership with Wise. What does the future hold for African remittance operators?

Wise receives conditional approval for Nigerian remittance (IMTO) licence

We explore what this means for Wise’s African expansion, and if it can compete with local players like LemFi and Moniepoint.

Best ways to send money to Africa in 2026

Sending money to Africa is easier than it used to be, but costs still vary. This guide shows you the different options, from digital apps to mobile money and cash pickup.

Top remittance apps Africans abroad are using in 2025

Looking for the best remittance apps in 2025? Compare Africhange, LemFi, NALA, Wise, and WorldRemit for the best rates, speed, and reliability.

African remittance startups to watch in 2026

A look at seven African-focused remittance startups as we head into 2026. The list highlights companies building trust through scale, licensing wins and reliable payout networks across major diaspora corridors.

New report exposes the income, spending, and remittance patterns of Nigerians in the UK

The 2025 OhentPay UK–Nigeria Remittance Report reveals how Nigerians in the UK earn, spend, and send money home, highlighting income shifts, Black Tax pressures, and the growing support for African-owned businesses

Africhange launches UK bank accounts and achieves Bank of Canada registration

Africhange partners with Griffin to launch GBP accounts and earns Bank of Canada registration

Africhange Technologies Limited launches USD virtual accounts and new crypto-powered features

Africhange introduces USD virtual accounts, stablecoin deposits, and a “Pay with Crypto” option, giving Africans faster, low-cost remittance and cross-border payment solutions.