Send money to the USA

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

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  • 0 GBP
  • 4.66 GBPOur fee
  • 4.66 GBPTotal fees
  • =
    995.34 GBPTotal amount we’ll convert
  • ×
    1.3054

Should arrive by Tuesday

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Save when you send money to the USA

The cost of your transfer comes from the fee and the exchange rate. Many high street banks offer “no fee”, while hiding a markup in the exchange rate, making you pay more.

At Wise, we’ll never do that. We only use the mid-market exchange rate, and show our fees upfront. This table compares the fees you’d really pay when sending money with the most popular banks and providers, or with us.

How do we select providers and collect this data?
Sending 1,000 GBP withRecipient gets(Total after fees)
Wise
1,299.32 USD
Transfer fee
4.66 GBP
Exchange rate(1 GBP USD)
1.30540
Exchange rate markup
0 GBP

Cost of transfer
4.66 GBP

NatWest
1,259.54 USD- 39.78 USD
Transfer fee
0 GBP
Exchange rate(1 GBP USD)
1.25954
Exchange rate markup
35.13 GBP

Cost of transfer
35.13 GBP

PayPal
1,248 USD- 51.32 USD
Transfer fee
2.99 GBP
Exchange rate(1 GBP USD)
1.25175
Exchange rate markup
41.10 GBP

Cost of transfer
44.09 GBP

Halifax
1,247.09 USD- 52.23 USD
Transfer fee
9.50 GBP
Exchange rate(1 GBP USD)
1.25905
Exchange rate markup
35.51 GBP

Cost of transfer
45.01 GBP

Lloyds Bank
1,247.08 USD- 52.24 USD
Transfer fee
9.50 GBP
Exchange rate(1 GBP USD)
1.25904
Exchange rate markup
35.51 GBP

Cost of transfer
45.01 GBP

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How to send money to the USA from the UK

How to send money to the USA from the UK

  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 transfer money to the USA?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in GBP to the USA, you pay a small, flat fee of 1.08 GBP + 0.36% 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
1.08 GBP
Variable feeup to 20,000 GBP/month
0.36%
Variable feemore than 20,000 GBP/month

How long will a money transfer to the USA take?

A money transfer from the UK (GBP) to the USA (USD) should arrive by Tuesday. 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.

Your transfer route

GBP
USD

Should arrive

by Tuesday

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to the USA

Best ways to send money to the USA

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to the USA

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 to the USA from the UK with the Wise app

Looking for an app to send money to the USA? 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.
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