How to receive Pounds in Nigeria with a GBP bank account

As someone living in Nigeria, you might receive pounds for different reasons, like working with clients or companies abroad, selling digital products, creating content, or getting support from family in the UK. Most senders will ask for a GBP bank account to make the process easier on their end.

But receiving foreign currency in Nigeria can be frustrating. It’s often hard to find the right bank or platform, and you may face high fees and delays. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. If you’re looking for the best way to receive pounds in Nigeria, this guide is for you.

We’ll walk you through how to open a pounds bank account and start receiving salaries from clients or employers, money from family, or earnings from platforms like Amazon, Etsy, Google AdSense, YouTube, Shopify, and more in Nigeria.

How do you get a GBP account in Nigeria?
There are now digital platforms that make it easy to open a foreign bank account without stepping into a bank or dealing with lots of paperwork. The simplest one is through the Geegpay by Raenest app, which lets you create a GBP account, send and receive payments fast and affordably, and convert and withdraw your money right from your phone.

How to open a GBP bank account on Geegpay:

To create your free GBP bank account, you’ll need to download the Geegpay app. Geegpay is available on Android and iOS. Once you have the app, sign up, complete your verification, and follow the steps below to open your account:

  • Log in
  • Click ‘Accounts’
  • Tap ‘Create New Account’
  • Select ‘GBP account’
  • Complete the form to create your account

The team will review your request and send you an email letting you know your GBP account is ready and active on the Geegpay app. Your GBP account works like a regular bank account. It comes with a UK sort code, account number, and IBAN which makes it perfect for local transfers within the UK in GBP.

Once active, simply copy and share your GBP account details with anyone sending you money in the UK and start receiving payments immediately. Inflows into your bank account typically take 1–2 business days. You’ll receive a notification once you’ve been credited. 

Want to see how much we charge per transaction? Check out our fee breakdown.

Once credited, you can convert your pounds to naira on the Geegpay app at competitive rates and zero cost, and withdraw to your local bank account instantly, and also free of charge.

With everything done in one place, you can see why over 800,000 Africans trust Geegpay for their cross-border payments. So if you're looking for the best app to receive GBP in Nigeria, Geegpay makes the entire process fast, secure, and affordable. Click here to open an account today.