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 your international transfer
- Bank transfer fee0 PLN
- Our fee36.76 PLN
Should arrive in 5 hours
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 your international transfer
- Bank transfer fee0 PLN
- Our fee36.76 PLN
Should arrive in 5 hours
Compare fees for when you send money to the UK
The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.
 Wise |  Bank Millennium S.A |  PayPal | |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipient gets (Total after fees) | 1,034.32 GBP | 992.18 GBP | 988.74 GBP |
Exchange rate (1 PLNGBP) | 0.208396 | 0.201869 | 0.198143 |
Exchange rate markup | 0 PLN | 156.61 PLN | 245.99 PLN |
Transfer fee | 36.76 PLN | 85 PLN | 9.99 PLN |
Total transfer cost | 36.76 PLN | 241.61 PLN | 255.98 PLN |
How to send money to the UK from abroad
Enter amount to send in PLN.
Pay in PLN with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose your recipient.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send PLN, 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 5,000 PLN to the UK is by using money that is in your Wise account and costs 35.90 PLN. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
PLN
GBP
| Sending 5,000 PLN | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | 36.76 PLN | ||
| Google Pay | 120.73 PLN | ||
| Apple Pay | 120.73 PLN | ||
| Debit card | 240.13 PLN | ||
| Credit card | 93.70 PLN | ||
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.
PLN
GBP
| Sending 5,000 PLN | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer | in 5 hours | ||
| Google Pay | in seconds | ||
| Apple Pay | in seconds | ||
| Debit card | in seconds | ||
| Credit card | in seconds | ||
Best ways to send money to the UK from abroad with WISE
The best way to send Polish złoty to British pound is by using money that's in your Wise account. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
