Yesa vs Monica: side by side

Yesa shows your naira amount before you sell, charges zero sell fees, and pays your bank in a measured 4.7 seconds. Here is how Monica compares.

4.7smedian bank payout on Yesa, measured across 1,700 payouts
15K+active users

Head to head

Monica's column is what it publishes, checked 1 November 2026. Yesa's column is what Yesa publishes.

YesaMonica (per its site and store listing, checked 1 November 2026)
Your amount on screen before you sellYesConverts automatically when your deposit confirms, per its site
Price held while you confirmYes, on the latest appNot published
Measured payout figure publishedYesNo. It publishes estimates only
Gift cardsSold for nairaSelling gift cards not found on its site

What you give up with Monica

Where Yesa stands out

Your price, held. On the latest version of the app, your naira amount is held on the confirm screen, with a countdown. Confirm while it runs and you get the amount shown. If the market moves too far, you see a fresh price before anything is sold.

Why sellers switch to Yesa

You see the amount before you sell, you can sell gift cards, and your naira goes to your bank in seconds with a measured, published payout.

Switching to Yesa takes three steps

01

Download Yesa and sign up

Android or iPhone. Your naira balance, deposit addresses and gift-card screen are ready as soon as you are in.

02

Check your rate first

Pick the coin or the card. The naira figure is on screen before you send anything.

03

Sell, then withdraw

Sell at the amount shown and withdraw to any Nigerian bank. Or keep the naira and buy crypto, airtime or bills from the same balance.

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Yesa vs Monica: common questions

Is Yesa better than Monica?

For selling crypto, yes. Yesa shows your naira amount before you sell, charges zero sell fees, and publishes a measured payout: a median of 4.7 seconds across 1,700 bank payouts. Monica converts automatically when your deposit confirms.

Which pays out faster?

Yesa publishes a measured median of 4.7 seconds across 1,700 bank payouts, with 78.8% under 10 seconds. Monica publishes estimates, not a measured figure.

Is selling crypto legal in Nigeria?

Yes. Buying, holding and selling cryptocurrency is legal for individuals in Nigeria. Digital assets are recognised under the Investments and Securities Act 2025, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regulates digital asset services. Crypto is not legal tender, and profits from trading may be taxable, so keep your own records of what you buy and sell. This is general information rather than legal or tax advice; the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria publish the current position.

The Yesa Team. Details checked 1 November 2026. Yesa publishes this page and benefits if you choose Yesa. Facts about other platforms come from what they publish on their own websites, help centres and store listings, checked 1 November 2026. If you spot an error, email support@yesaapp.ng and we will correct it.

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