A factual look at Remitano for Nigerian users — what works, what doesn't, and how it stacks up against direct alternatives.
| Founded | 2014 |
| Fees | P2P spread + 1% |
| Typical Payout Speed | P2P-mediated |
| Supported Coins | BTC, USDT, ETH, BNB |
| Banks | Via P2P |
| KYC | BVN + ID |
| Play Store Rating | 3.9★ (~10,000) |
| App Store Rating | 4.0★ |
| Trustpilot Snapshot | Mixed |
Pan-African P2P presence
Direct settlement vs P2P
0% vs spread + 1%
Sub-60s
500K+ users
Remitano is operated by a registered entity and offers crypto-to-naira conversion services. Whether it's right for your specific use case depends on your priorities.
Remitano charges P2P spread + 1%. Compare to Monica.cash's 0% transaction fee.
Typical: P2P-mediated. Compare to Monica.cash's sub-60-second typical clearing.
Remitano app rating: 3.9★ on Play Store, 4.0★ on App Store. Monica.cash sits at 4.7★ and 4.6★ respectively.
Monica.cash is the most-switched-to alternative based on volume and user base. See the dedicated comparison.
Mixed Remitano is a P2P pioneer in Africa. Monica is the direct-settlement alternative.
For Nigerian users specifically, Monica.cash is the alternative most users have moved to. Read the side-by-side comparison or see why people switch.
0% fees, sub-60s payouts, 7 coins, all banks. Test on a small amount first.
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