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The short answer
In Wells Fargo Online you go to Transfer & Pay, then Wire Money, choose the recipient and amount and review before sending. Per Wise's May 2026 guide, citing Wells Fargo's consumer fee schedule, a digital wire costs $25 in US dollars, $0 in foreign currency (the cost is in the rate) and $40 in a branch.
Wells Fargo is among the cheaper large US banks for sending a wire abroad online. For Nigeria the choice between a dollar wire and a foreign currency wire shapes both the fee and where the cost sits. This guide covers the steps, fees and details, as at October 2026.
Fees
The figures below are from Wise's guide (updated 23 May 2026), which cites Wells Fargo's Consumer fee and information schedule (form CNS2013). NerdWallet's July 2026 survey gives the same amounts. NerdWallet notes premium accounts may differ; check your own schedule.
| Wire | Fee |
|---|---|
| Online, in US dollars | $25 |
| Online, in foreign currency (consumer) | $0, with the cost in Wells Fargo's exchange rate |
| In a branch | $40 |
| Incoming international (NerdWallet) | $0 |
Dollar or foreign currency wire to Nigeria?
A dollar wire suits a domiciliary account or a bank that will convert on arrival; it costs $25 online, and intermediaries may deduct charges. A foreign currency wire has no wire fee, but Wells Fargo converts at its own rate, so compare the naira shown with the mid-market rate before you confirm, and check that naira is offered for your recipient. Since money transfer operators now pay only in naira, a dollar wire is the main way to put dollars in a family member's domiciliary account. See wiring to a domiciliary account and intermediary bank fees.
Details to collect
- The Nigerian bank's name, address and SWIFT/BIC code; see SWIFT codes for Nigerian banks.
- The recipient's account number and account name, exactly as held.
- Any extra fields the online form asks for Nigeria; Wise notes some countries require a reason for payment.
- Correspondent bank details if the recipient's bank gives them for dollar credits.
How to send in Wells Fargo Online
- Sign in to Wells Fargo Online.
- Go to Transfer & Pay and select Wire Money.
- Add or choose the recipient, the account to pay from and the amount, and any details required for Nigeria.
- Review the fee, currency and, for foreign currency, the rate.
- Send. A branch can help if you need a higher limit.
Wise reports that Wells Fargo does not publish wire limits on its website; your limit is shown before you confirm an online wire.
A wire or a transfer app?
A wire suits large or formal payments, and it is the main route for putting dollars into a domiciliary account: it carries a full SWIFT record that schools, landlords and lawyers can match to an invoice. For a few hundred dollars of family support paid in naira, a licensed transfer app is often quicker, because it pays a Nigerian account directly in naira and shows the naira figure up front, while a wire can lose part of the sum to intermediary charges. Price both for the same amount. Our guide to exchange rate margins shows how to compare the naira received against the total you pay, whichever route you choose.
Worked example (illustrative)
You wire $1,800 in dollars online to your daughter's school account in Nigeria. Wells Fargo charges $25, so $1,825 leaves your account. If an intermediary deducts $15 (an example figure), $1,785 arrives; tell the school in advance, or agree a reference, so a small shortfall does not hold up the receipt. Sending the same sum as a foreign currency wire would remove the $25 fee but put the cost into the rate.
Timing and protection
Wise says a Wells Fargo wire can take one to three business days to process, with international delivery depending on the destination and any review. Consumer wires abroad are remittance transfers under federal law: you can cancel within 30 minutes free unless the money has been deposited, and you have 180 days from the promised date to report an error (CFPB). Wires from your account are exempt from the 1% US remittance tax on cash-funded transfers (Pillsbury, April 2026). If a wire comes back, see returned wires.
Where Pryme fits
For regular transfers, a Pryme account opened from the US holds dollars and naira, and Swap converts when you choose, with the rate shown first and the fee on its own line. See the multicurrency account.
Questions people ask
How much does Wells Fargo charge for an international wire?
Per Wise, citing Wells Fargo's fee schedule: $25 online in US dollars, $0 online in foreign currency for consumers, $40 in a branch.
How do I wire money from Wells Fargo to Nigeria?
In Wells Fargo Online go to Transfer & Pay, then Wire Money, add the recipient's bank, SWIFT code and account details, review and send.
What is Wells Fargo's wire limit?
Wells Fargo does not publish it; your limit appears before you confirm an online wire. A branch can help with larger sums.
How long does a Wells Fargo wire to Nigeria take?
Wise reports one to three business days to process; delivery depends on the Nigerian bank and any checks.
Sources
- Wells Fargo wire transfer: fees, limits and transfer time, Wise blog (updated 23 May 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Wire transfer fees: what banks charge, NerdWallet (updated 22 Jul 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- What is a remittance transfer and what are my rights?, CFPB (reviewed 3 Oct 2024) · accessed Oct 2026
- IRS remittance excise tax, Pillsbury (13 Apr 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
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