New 2026 Bank Charges: VAT, Stamp Duty Explained
Starting 2026, Nigerians face new costs: a 7.5% VAT on mobile/USSD fees and a ₦50 stamp duty on transfers above ₦10,000. Learn all the details and how to plan for higher digital banking expenses.
Starting 2026, Nigerians face new costs: a 7.5% VAT on mobile/USSD fees and a ₦50 stamp duty on transfers above ₦10,000. Learn all the details and how to plan for higher digital banking expenses.
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Tax authorities clarify that the new N50 stamp duty applies only to electronic transfers, not bank balances. Learn about exemptions, VAT rules, and rent relief under Nigeria's 2025 Tax Act.
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Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT Minister Wike, reported a N53.75 deduction on an N80,000 transfer, igniting debate on new stamp duty rules. Banks clarify the sender now pays the N50 fee for transfers above N10,000. Read full details.
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GTBank has notified customers of a key change to the N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers under the new Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Find out what transactions are exempt.
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GTBank, Access, Zenith, UBA, and others inform customers that the N50 stamp duty on transfers over N10,000 is now paid by the sender, effective January 1, 2026. Learn the new rules and exemptions.
Oyo APC threatens to expose fresh mismanagement allegations against Governor Seyi Makinde's administration over N50bn Ibadan explosion relief fund and federal allocations. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man's viral post shows how he avoided the new N50 electronic transfer levy by sending N9,999. His action has ignited a fierce online debate about the 2026 tax laws. Read more.
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A Nigerian man raises alarm after N50 was deducted for a N10,000 transfer, signaling the start of new 2026 tax laws. Get the full story and public reactions here.
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Nigerian banks have notified customers of a new N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above, effective January 1, 2026. The charge is payable by the sender. Learn the details and exemptions.
From January 1, 2026, Nigerian banks will charge senders a N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above. Learn about the new levy and other CBN-approved charges.
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Nigerians will pay a new N50 government levy on electronic transfers above N10,000 from January 1, 2026. Learn how it works and its impact on your finances.
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