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BANKING · QUARTERLYas of 2026-07-28

FairMoney: USSD Code, Transfer Charges, SWIFT Code & Rates

Digital bank · FairMoney · ₦2M NDIC coverage

AT A GLANCE
SWIFT
USSD
Savings rate
8–15%
Fixed deposit
WHY THIS BANK

High savings rate (15%) + instant loans. French-Nigerian fintech.

French-Nigerian fintech. Savings rate up to 15%. Instant loans based on phone data. Licensed MFB. NDIC ₦2M.

ABOUT FairMoney
Bank profile · verified

FairMoney is a Digital bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured) founded in 2017 (9 years ago), operated by FairMoney Nigeria. As of 2026 it serves approximately 6M+ customers.

Founded
2017 · 9 years serving Nigerians
Parent company
FairMoney Nigeria
Customer base
6M+
Bank type
Digital bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured)
Website
fairmoney.io
HEAD OFFICE
FairMoney headquarters
Address
4 Simbiat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos
CHARGES
CBN-regulated · effective May 2026
Transfer <₦5,000
FREE
Transfer ₦5,000–₦50,000
₦10
Transfer >₦50,000
₦50
SMS alert
FREE
Email alert
FREE
ATM card issuance
₦1,500
ATM card maintenance· scrapped May 2026
FREE
Virtual card
FREE
Current acct maintenance· ₦0 from 2027
₦0.5/₦1,000
Hardware token
₦2,500
Min opening balance
₦0
NDIC coverage
₦2M NDIC coverage
TRUE ANNUAL COST
at typical usage

If you make 20 transfers, 4 other-bank ATM visits, and 30 SMS alerts per month:

FairMoney2,400/year

This is the cheapest of the tracked banks at this usage pattern.

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HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Time to open: 3 minutes · Online via app

UNIQUE FEATURES
Instant loans

FairMoney originated as an instant-loan provider. Loans from ₦2K to ₦3M approved in 10 minutes based on phone data.

MFB licence

FairMoney operates under a Microfinance Bank licence — full deposit-taking authority with NDIC insurance up to ₦200K.

Bill payments and airtime

Bundled bill payment for major Nigerian utilities and mobile networks with periodic cashback offers.

Savings pot

FairSave — locked savings with 12-18% p.a. interest depending on lock duration.

APP RATINGS & CONTACT
iOS rating
3.8 / 5
Android rating
3.6 / 5
Lagos branches
0
Lagos ATMs
0
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers about FairMoney
What are FairMoney's transfer charges?
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What is FairMoney's savings account interest rate?
FairMoney pays 8%–15% per year on savings account balances (as of 2026). Actual rate depends on balance tier and account type.
Where is FairMoney's head office located?
FairMoney's headquarters is at 4 Simbiat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Is FairMoney NDIC-insured?
Yes. Deposits at FairMoney are insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) up to ₦2,000,000 per depositor per bank.
How can I contact FairMoney customer service?
Website: fairmoney.io. Phone: —. Head office visits: Ikeja, Lagos.
COMPARE WITH OTHERS
FeatureFairMoneyKudaProvidus
SMS feeFREEFREE₦5
Transfer ₦5K-₦50K₦10₦10₦10
Savings rate15%12%6%
NDIC₦2M₦2M₦5M
App rating (iOS)3.8/54.5/53.8/5
Yearly cost₦2,400₦2,400₦4,200
RELATED
SAVINGS vs STOCKS
15% vs NGX +55% YTD

Where does your ₦1M grow faster — savings or NGX stocks?

IN RICE BAGS
₦2,400 = 0.0 bags of rice

Annual banking charges in Lagos market terms.

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