TapTap Send — review & details
App-based remittance service built for diaspora corridors, with Nigeria listed as an active destination for senders in the US, UK, Canada and parts of Europe. Payouts run through bank deposit, mobile money and cash pickup depending on corridor.
Diaspora favourite
TapTap Send
★★★★☆
US, UK, Canada and several European countries into Nigeria (inbound only)
Corridors
Positioned as a fast app-first service; actual delivery time depends on the corridor and payout method
Speed
Operates as a regulated money transmitter in its sending markets; check the app's legal pages for the entity covering your country
Licence/ Registration
Regular family remittances from the diaspora in small-to-medium amounts
Best For
Remittance app (inbound to Nigeria)
Type
Pros
- Nigeria is an actively supported destination, confirmed on the current site
- Simple mobile-first flow designed around repeat family transfers
- Multiple payout rails advertised (bank deposit, mobile money, cash pickup), depending on corridor
Cons
- You cannot send out of Nigeria — it is an inbound-only corridor
- Nigeria-specific fees and rates are only visible inside the app, not on the public site
- Coverage of payout methods varies by sending country, so two senders can get different options
Fees, eligibility & documents
Fees
Transfer costMostly built into the exchange rate, with a small fixed fee on some corridors — always compare the delivered naira amount, not the advertised fee
Eligibility
- Sender must be resident in a supported sending country (US, UK, Canada, EU markets)
- Recipient needs a Nigerian bank account or supported payout channel
- Smartphone required — TapTap Send is app-only
Documents needed
- Government-issued photo ID for the sender
- Proof of address or additional verification for larger amounts
- Recipient's bank account details
How TapTap Send compares in money transfer & remittance
| TapTap Send | LemFi | Sendwave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridors | US, UK, Canada and several European countries into Nigeria (inbound only) | — | — |
| Speed | Positioned as a fast app-first service; actual delivery time depends on the corridor and payout method | Minutes to same day | Minutes to same day |
| Licence/ Registration | Operates as a regulated money transmitter in its sending markets; check the app's legal pages for the entity covering your country | — | — |
| Best For | Regular family remittances from the diaspora in small-to-medium amounts | Lowest all-in cost | Simple mobile transfers |
| Visit TapTap Send → | Visit LemFi → | Visit Sendwave → |
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