Send money to the UK from abroad
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours
- Wire transfer fee6.11 USD
- Our fee95.95 USD
Should arrive by Monday, 4 August
Send money to the UK from abroad
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours
- Wire transfer fee6.11 USD
- Our fee95.95 USD
Should arrive by Monday, 4 August
How to send money to the UK from abroad
Enter amount to send in USD.
Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in the UK.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send USD, receive GBP.
The recipient gets money in GBP directly from Wise’s local bank account.
How much does it cost to transfer money to the UK from abroad?
The cheapest way to send 30,000 USD to the UK is from a Wise balance and costs 95.63 USD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
USD
GBP
| Sending 30,000 USD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | 102.06 USD | ||
| Direct debit | 170.61 USD | ||
How long will a money transfer to the UK from abroad?
On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.
Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
USD
GBP
| Sending 30,000 USD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | by Monday, 4 August | ||
| Direct debit | in seconds | ||
Best ways to send money to the UK from abroad with WISE
The best way to send United States dollar to British pound is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a bank transfer.
How to receive money in the UK from abroad
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
IBAN
IBAN
You can make easy IBAN transfers from both inside and outside Europe. All you need is the recipient’s name and account details. Learn more about IBAN transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
How we keep your money safe
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Send money to the UK from abroad with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to the UK from abroad? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
Send money to the UK from abroad with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to the UK from abroad? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
See where Wise works
- Send money
- Account details
- Hold and convert money
