How to Receive International Donations in Nigeria
Whether raising money for medical emergency, university tuition abroad, or community projects, learn how Gathr makes collecting diaspora donations effortless.
The challenge of international fundraising in Nigeria
Many global crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe or Kickstarter do not allow creators living in Nigeria to withdraw funds directly into Nigerian bank accounts. This forces creators to find foreign third-party proxies or miss out on diaspora support altogether.
Multi-Currency Solution
Gathr supports global card payments and multi-currency rails (USD, NGN, GHS, KES), allowing your supporters worldwide to donate in their preferred currency while you receive payouts directly in Naira within 1 hour.
4 steps to receiving international donations
Create & verify your Gathr campaign
Sign up, verify your identity with NIN, and launch your campaign page in 3 minutes.
Share your unique Gathr link with global supporters
Share your link via WhatsApp, email, Instagram, or X with friends, family, and diaspora communities abroad.
Donors pay in their local currency
Supporters in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe pay securely using international cards (Visa/Mastercard) or mobile money.
Withdraw directly to your Nigerian bank
Request a withdrawal anytime. Funds arrive in your Nigerian bank account (GTBank, Zenith, Access, Kuda, etc.) within 1 hour.
Supported payment methods
- International Cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX
- Nigerian Payment Options: NGN Debit cards, USSD, Instant Bank Transfer
- African Mobile Money: Ghana (GHS), Kenya (KES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do withdrawals take for international donations?
Withdrawals are reviewed securely and paid out to your Nigerian bank account within 1 hour.
Are there extra exchange fees?
No hidden fees. Gathr charges a flat 3.5% platform fee with competitive exchange rates built into the donor checkout.