Stamp Duty On Electronic Money Transfer

What is Stamp Duty on electronic transfers?
Stamp Duty is a regulatory levy of ₦50 applied to eligible electronic money transfers in Nigeria. It replaces the previous Electronic Money Transfer Levy (E...
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How much is Stamp Duty?
It is a flat fee of ₦50 per eligible transaction
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Who pays the ₦50 Stamp Duty?
You pay the Stamp Duty when you send money. The charge is now fully on the sender. The person receiving the money gets the full amount you intended to send,...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:24 PM
How will I be charged?
When you initiate a transfer, the system will add ₦50 to the total amount deducted from your account. The deduction is: Total Deducted from You = Transfer A...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Will the person I send money to see the Stamp Duty charge?
No. The recipient will only see and receive the exact amount you sent. The ₦50 Stamp Duty is your cost as the sender and is not visible or deducted from the...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:24 PM
What happens if I don't have enough money to cover the Stamp Duty?
Unfortunately, your transaction will be declined. To complete a transfer, your account balance must be sufficient to cover the full transfer amount, the ₦50...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Are all transfers charged Stamp Duty?
No. Stamp Duty is only applied to transactions that meet specific regulatory eligibility criteria set by Nigerian law. The system automatically checks if yo...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:24 PM
How will I know if my transfer will attract Stamp Duty?
Before you confirm any transfer, you will see a clear breakdown of all charges. If Stamp Duty applies, it will be listed as a separate line item (e.g., &quo...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I used to receive a ₦50 charge when getting money. Why has this changed?
This is due to a change in the law. The old Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) was charged to the recipient. The new Stamp Duty regulations have shifted ...
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Where can I see a record of Stamp Duty I've paid?
You can find it in your transaction history or statement. The ₦50 Stamp Duty charge will appear as a separate entry associated with the outgoing transfer.
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 4:25 PM