Pay in GBP with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Wise always gives you the real and fair mid-market exchange rate.
The recipient gets money in their currency directly from Wise's local bank account.
Wise makes transferring money to Uganda a breeze:
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.
To send money in GBP to Uganda, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.87 GBP + 0.62% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).
Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.
No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.
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|---|---|
| Fixed fee | 0.87 GBP |
| Variable fee up to 100,000 GBP/month | 0.62% |
| Variable fee more than 100,000 GBP/month | Discount applies |
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
by Thursday
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Choosing the right way to transfer 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.
Here are the best ways to transfer money to Uganda with Wise
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Yes. We’re regulated by authorities around the world. This includes the FCA in the UK and FinCEN in the US.
Yes, there are limits for how much you can send to Uganda 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.
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.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Tell us how much you want to send. We'll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Fill in the details of your recipient's bank account. If you don't know their details, we can request them for you.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Depending on your currency combination and amount, supported payment methods can include bank transfer, debit or credit cards and others.
We'll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
