Best way to send money to the UK from Portugal?

Choosing the right way to send money with Wise will largely depend on your payment method. Some payment methods are faster than others. Some can be instant, while others are cheaper.

How much can I send to the UK from Portugal online?

Yes, there are limits for how much you can send to the UK with us. They depend on which currencies you send to and from, and how you pay. You can check the limits for each currency in our help center articles or in our calculator . We’ll also let you know if you try to send too much at one time. If you’d like to send more than our limits allow, you can. You’ll just need to set up several transfers that are under the limits.

How long does it take to send money to the UK from Portugal?

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, or even within seconds. 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.

How to transfer money to the UK from Portugal online?

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. If you don’t know their details, we can request them for you. 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.

Send money to the UK from Portugal

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to the UK from Portugal.

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You send exactly

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9.20 EUR
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990.80 EURTotal amount we’ll convert
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0.879150

Recipient gets

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Compare the best money transfer rates to the UK from Portugal

Sending 1,000.00 EUR with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)	Transfer fee	Exchange rate(1 EUR → GBP)
Cheapest	871.06 GBPSave up to 57.16 GBP	9.20 EUR	0.879150Mid-market rate
	869.90 GBP- 1.16 GBP	0.00 EUR	0.869899
	868.62 GBP- 2.44 GBP	0.99 EUR	0.869484
	867.45 GBP- 3.61 GBP	0.00 EUR	0.867453
	866.50 GBP- 4.56 GBP	6.00 EUR	0.871726
	864.65 GBP- 6.41 GBP	9.00 EUR	0.872499
	861.08 GBP- 9.98 GBP	20.00 EUR	0.878650
	860.33 GBP- 10.73 GBP	1.99 EUR	0.862049
	858.33 GBP- 12.73 GBP	16.00 EUR	0.872288
	856.73 GBP- 14.33 GBP	25.00 EUR	0.878700
	837.31 GBP- 33.75 GBP	5.99 EUR	0.842352
	835.62 GBP- 35.44 GBP	27.00 EUR	0.858811
	834.35 GBP- 36.71 GBP	22.00 EUR	0.853116
	813.90 GBP- 57.16 GBP	0.00 EUR	0.813900

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How to send money to the UK from Portugal in 3 easy steps

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Enter amount to send in EUR.

Pay in EUR with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

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Choose recipient in the UK.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

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Send EUR, receive GBP.

The recipient gets money in GBP directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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How to send money to the UK from Portugal

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

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to the UK from Portugal

Register for free.

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.

How much does it cost to transfer money to the UK from Portugal?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in EUR to the UK from Portugal, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.46 EUR + 0.47% 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.

Fixed fee

0.46 EUR

Variable feeup to 113,746.00 EUR/month

0.47%

Variable feemore than 113,746.00 EUR/month

Discount applies

How long will a money transfer to the UK from Portugal take?

A money transfer from Portugal (EUR) to the UK (GBP) should arrive in seconds. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

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Best ways to send money to the UK from Portugal

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.
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.
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.
Bank Transfer
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.
SOFORT
When you send money from some Eurozone countries, you’ll have the option to pay for your transfer with SOFORT. SOFORT is easy to use, as you can make the payment directly in our app. It’s available in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

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