International money transfers
Join over 16 million people who choose Wise for fast and secure online money transfers. We’re up to 7x cheaper than banks.
The real cost of sending 2,000 GBP to USD and transfer speed | Transfer speed | ||
Cheapest 8.30 GBP | 8.30 GBP no hidden fees Should arrive in 1-5 business days | Should arrive in 1-5 business days | |
 9.02 GBP | 9.02 GBP no hidden fees Should arrive in 8 hours | Should arrive in 8 hours | |
 9.61 GBP | 9.61 GBP 9.61 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive within 1 business day | Should arrive within 1 business day | |
 18.86 GBP | 18.86 GBP 18.86 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 1-2 business days | Should arrive in 1-2 business days | |
 19.99 GBP | 19.99 GBP 19.99 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive within 1 business day | Should arrive within 1 business day | |
 20.90 GBP | 20.90 GBP 20.90 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 1-7 hours | Should arrive in 1-7 hours | |
 28.64 GBP | 28.64 GBP 26.65 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive within 1 business day | Should arrive within 1 business day | |
 40.72 GBP | 40.72 GBP 0.72 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 2-4 business days | Should arrive in 2-4 business days | |
 70.26 GBP | 70.26 GBP 70.26 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 2-4 business days | Should arrive in 2-4 business days | |
 70.58 GBP | 70.58 GBP 70.58 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 2-4 business days | Should arrive in 2-4 business days | |
 80.22 GBP | 80.22 GBP 70.72 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive within 4 business days | Should arrive within 4 business days | |
 80.39 GBP | 80.39 GBP 70.89 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive within 4 business days | Should arrive within 4 business days | |
 84.10 GBP | 84.10 GBP 81.11 GBP in hidden fees Should arrive in 2-4 business days | Should arrive in 2-4 business days | |
Our fee includes IOF
Our fee includes 0.38% IOF (Imposto Sobre Operações Financeiras) when you send money to someone else, or 1.1% IOF when you send to yourself.
Find out more1.1% tax
Sending to yourself0.38% tax
Sending to somebody else
How much does it cost to transfer GBP to USD?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in GBP to USD, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.26 GBP + 0.44% 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.
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
Should arrive
in 8 hoursHow to send money from GBP to USD
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Best ways to send money internationally
Bank Transfer
Use Pix to pay international transfers and get the same fast, easy experience you enjoy in Brazil. Just set up an international transfer from BRL and follow the steps in your Wise account. You can also follow the steps in your account to pay using TED or Doc. Read more about paying by Pix and paying by bank transfer.Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.Credit Card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.PISP
PISP (Payment Initiation Service Provider) payments are instructions you give Wise to make a bank transfer directly from your bank account — without having to leave our app and log in to your online banking. This option is as cheap as a manual bank transfer, but it isn’t supported by all banks yet.Swift
Using SWIFT to fund your transfer usually means that your transfer will take longer and be more expensive, as your bank will charge a fee. You should also bear in mind that other correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees. Your bank should be able to advise on those fees.Apple Pay
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.Google Pay
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
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.
Audited regularly
We make sure your money’s secure, and that Wise is financially stable. As we’re not a bank, your money isn’t FSCS protected — instead we safeguard it.
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.
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.
Wise works nearly everywhere
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