How much is CA$1,000 in naira? CAD to NGN amounts
See what CA$100, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 come to in naira at the live Cowris CAD to NGN rate, and how to work out any amount. Zero fees.
Cowris team5 min read
Sending soon? Check the CAD to NGN rate before you start.
The short answer
CA$1,000 in naira is 1,000 times the CAD to NGN rate. Type 1,000 in the calculator below. It shows the naira amount at our current rate.
Rates change. See the current rate in the app. Your rate is held for up to 60 minutes once you start a transfer. Cowris charges no fees on any route.
CA$100, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 in naira
These are the amounts people ask about most. Each line is a sum, not a quote. Type the amount in the calculator above to see the naira number at our current rate.
| You send | Naira amount |
|---|---|
| CA$100.00 | 100 times the rate |
| CA$500.00 | 500 times the rate |
| CA$1,000.00 | 1,000 times the rate |
| CA$2,000.00 | 2,000 times the rate |
| CA$5,000.00 | 5,000 times the rate |
We do not print a fixed naira number on this page. The rate moves, and a number printed here would soon be out of date. The calculator always reads our current rate.
How the sum works
The CAD to NGN rate says how many naira (NGN) your recipient gets for one Canadian dollar (CAD). To find the naira amount, multiply your CAD amount by the rate.
Two things follow from this:
- Double the amount, double the naira. CA$2,000 gives twice the naira of CA$1,000 at the same rate.
- The rate is the same for each dollar. A bigger transfer does not change the rate. It changes only the total.
So if you know what CA$1,000 comes to, you can work out CA$500 (half) or CA$5,000 (five times) in your head.
Why the number can change
The CAD to NGN rate is not fixed. It can change from one day to the next, and sometimes within a day. The calculator shows the rate at the moment the page loads.
The rate in the app when you start your transfer is the one that counts. Once you start a transfer, your rate is held for up to 60 minutes. If the hold runs out, the app gets a new rate. If the rate moved, the screen says so. Read the new numbers before you go on.
Nobody can say what the rate will do next. A simple plan is to send when your recipient needs the money, and to check the naira amount before you pay.
How to see your naira amount in the app
- Open the Transfer screen.
- Choose CAD to NGN.
- Type your amount in "You send".
- Read "Recipient gets". This is the naira amount.
- Read "Conversion Rate". This is the rate used for your amount.
You see these numbers before you confirm. If you do not like them, you do not have to go on.
Look at what your recipient gets
When you compare two ways to send money, look at the final naira amount your recipient gets. A rate alone does not tell the full story. Also check:
- the fees, if any,
- how you pay,
- the time the quote was made.
Cowris charges no fees on any route. You see what you pay and what your recipient gets before you confirm.
Sending a large amount
Each transfer has a limit. You can send from CA$20 to CA$9,990 in one transfer. If you need to send more, plan more than one transfer. Check the naira amount on each one, because the rate can change between them.
Common mistakes with the sum
- Using the reverse rate. NGN to CAD is a different rate. For money going to Nigeria, use CAD to NGN.
- Using an old number. A rate you saw yesterday, or in a screenshot, may not be today's rate. Check the calculator or the app on the day you send.
- Forgetting the decimals. Naira amounts show two decimals. ₦ amounts of 1,000 or more use thousand separators, so they are easy to read.
What you need to send
You verify your identity once, before your first transfer. You scan a government photo ID and take a selfie. The app says this takes about 3 minutes. Our guide on how to verify your identity lists each step.
Then you enter an amount, add your recipient's Nigerian bank details and pay by Interac e-Transfer from your own bank account. Before you pay, check the bank account. For more on the numbers, read how to read the CAD to NGN rate.
You can follow each step in the Transactions tab.
Get the app
The quickest way to see your own number is to type your amount in the app.
Quick answers
How much is CA$1,000 in naira? It is 1,000 times the CAD to NGN rate. Type 1,000 in the calculator on this page to see the amount at our current rate. See the current rate in the app.
How much is CA$500 in naira? It is half of what CA$1,000 comes to: 500 times the rate. The calculator shows the amount at our current rate.
How much is CA$2,000 in naira? It is twice what CA$1,000 comes to: 2,000 times the rate.
How do I work out any CAD amount in naira? Multiply the CAD amount by the rate. The rate is the number of naira for one Canadian dollar.
Will I get exactly the calculator amount? The rate in the app when you start your transfer is the one that counts. Your rate is held for up to 60 minutes once you start a transfer.
How much can I send at once? From CA$20 to CA$9,990 in one transfer.
Does Cowris charge fees? No. There are no fees on any route.
Where do I see the naira amount before I pay? On the Transfer screen. Type your amount in "You send". The app shows "Recipient gets" in naira before you confirm.
