International money transfers

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Find out how much it costs to transfer money internationally

Sending 2,000.00 USD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 USD GBP)
WiseCheapest1,565.47 GBPSave up to 61.57 GBP13.19 USD0.787929Mid-market rate
Instarem.1,561.07 GBP-4.40 GBP0.00 USD0.780537
MoneyGram1,558.62 GBP-6.85 GBP1.99 USD0.780088
OFX1,556.59 GBP-8.88 GBP0.00 USD0.778296
Western Union1,553.12 GBP-12.35 GBP0.99 USD0.776947
Remitly1,552.04 GBP-13.43 GBP3.99 USD0.777573
Xe1,551.80 GBP-13.67 GBP0.00 USD0.775899
Xoom (A PayPal Service)1,539.64 GBP-25.83 GBP0.00 USD0.769822
WorldRemit1,530.44 GBP-35.03 GBP2.99 USD0.766366
Chase1,526.82 GBP-38.65 GBP5.00 USD0.765321
PayPal1,503.90 GBP-61.57 GBP4.99 USD0.753832
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Send money abroad from Australia in 3 easy steps

How to send money abroad from Australia

How to send money abroad from Australia

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
  3. And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

How much does it cost to send money abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in USD to GBP, you pay a small, flat fee of 4.18 USD + 0.5% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
4.18 USD
Variable feeup to 126,915 USD/month
0.5%
Variable feemore than 126,915 USD/month

How long will a money transfer take?

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.

Your transfer route

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Should arrive

in seconds

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Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money abroad with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money abroad? Send money, receive payments from abroad, check exchange rates – all in one app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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See why customers choose Wise for their international money transfers

It’s your money. You can trust us to get it where it needs to be, but don’t take our word for it. Read our reviews at Trustpilot.com.

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