Send money to the UK from abroad

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

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  • 0 AUD
  • 9.38 AUDOur fee
  • 9.38 AUDTotal fees
  • =
    1,990.62 AUDTotal amount we’ll convert
  • ×
    0.5268

Should arrive in 3 hours

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Sending 2,000 AUD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)
CheapestWestern Union
1,050.95 GBP
Transfer fee
2.99 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.526260
Exchange rate markup
2.03 AUD

Cost of transfer
5.02 AUD

Wise
1,048.65 GBP- 2.30 GBP
Transfer fee
9.38 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.526795
Exchange rate markup
0 AUD

Cost of transfer
9.38 AUD

Instarem.
1,042.91 GBP- 8.04 GBP
Transfer fee
20 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.526722
Exchange rate markup
0.28 AUD

Cost of transfer
20.28 AUD

Remitly
1,041.25 GBP- 9.70 GBP
Transfer fee
1.99 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.521143
Exchange rate markup
21.46 AUD

Cost of transfer
23.45 AUD

Xe
1,041.23 GBP- 9.72 GBP
Transfer fee
0 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.520616
Exchange rate markup
23.46 AUD

Cost of transfer
23.46 AUD

WorldRemit
1,037.24 GBP- 13.71 GBP
Transfer fee
1.99 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.519135
Exchange rate markup
29.08 AUD

Cost of transfer
31.07 AUD

OFX
1,029.93 GBP- 21.02 GBP
Transfer fee
15 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.518855
Exchange rate markup
30.14 AUD

Cost of transfer
45.14 AUD

NAB
1,026.42 GBP- 24.53 GBP
Transfer fee
0 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.513210
Exchange rate markup
51.58 AUD

Cost of transfer
51.58 AUD

ANZ
1,012.27 GBP- 38.68 GBP
Transfer fee
9 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.508421
Exchange rate markup
69.76 AUD

Cost of transfer
78.76 AUD

Commonwealth Bank
1,010.36 GBP- 40.59 GBP
Transfer fee
0 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.505181
Exchange rate markup
82.06 AUD

Cost of transfer
82.06 AUD

PayPal
1,005.71 GBP- 45.24 GBP
Transfer fee
5.99 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.504366
Exchange rate markup
85.15 AUD

Cost of transfer
91.14 AUD

MoneyGram
987.33 GBP- 63.62 GBP
Transfer fee
2.99 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD GBP)
0.494402
Exchange rate markup
122.98 AUD

Cost of transfer
125.97 AUD
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How to send money to the UK from abroad in 3 easy steps

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

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in AUD to the UK from abroad, you pay a small, flat fee of 1.22 AUD + 0.41% 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
1.22 AUD
Variable feeup to 189,827 AUD/month
0.41%
Variable feemore than 189,827 AUD/month

How long will a money transfer to the UK from abroad 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

AUD
GBP

Should arrive

in 3 hours

Best ways to send money to the UK from abroad

  • 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.
  • Osko

    Osko by BPAY is an online bank payment method available in Australia. When you’re sending money or paying your bills in AUD, you have an option to select Osko by BPAY for your payment method on our app.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

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 from abroad with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money from abroad? Sending money is easy with Wise 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.
Learn more about the Wise app

See why customers choose Wise for their international money transfers

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