How to send money to Zambia from UK with the best GBP-ZMW rate

A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Zambia is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.

For GBP/ZMW

• Wise scored the highest of the 5 money transfer companies supporting GBP to ZMW transfers. For example, sending 1,500 GBP to ZMW will cost you £71.08 in fees, and you will receive 36,172.68 ZMW. The delivery time usually is next day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.

• Cheapest way to send money from United Kingdom to Zambia is with WorldRemit. This includes the fee of 0.99 GBP and a GBP-ZMW exchange rate for international transfers that is 1.34% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to transfer money to Zambia from the United Kingdom is via Taptap Send. For example, if you send 1,500 GBP with Taptap Send to Zambia, the transfer time is minutes

We've compared 5 providers that offer services for sending Pound Sterling to Zambia.

This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Zambia from the United Kingdom.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Zambia.

An exchange rate determines the price you will pay when buying Zambian Kwacha. A better exchange rate means more money reaching the recipient in Zambia.

The current rate between the Pound Sterling and Zambian Kwacha is 25.3044.

The total cost of money transfers to Zambia from the United Kingdom, is a combination of exchange rates and fees. Sending with a company that can offer a good competitive rate and low (or no) fees is the best way to get a good deal.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for GBP-ZMW is 25.3044 ZMW per Pound Sterling.

• Fees: Some money transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia will be subject to fees. WorldRemit has a fee of 0.99 GBP based on a 1,500 GBP transfer. Although you should search for your send amount for actual fees as your scenario may be different.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Zambian Kwacha eventually received in Zambia.

Waiting a day or two can help you get more ZMW for the same amount of Pound Sterlings.

A better option is to use a forward contract can also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between the United Kingdom and Zambia.

Paying via debit card is the payment method that will get you the best price with a money transfer company. When sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia.

Here are the best options:

Bank transfers

A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia.

By using a money transfer company such as MoneyGram to send money from the United Kingdom to Zambia, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Wise.


Wise is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from the United Kingdom to Zambia. This is from the 5 money transfer companies compared.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Companies offering money transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much money you can send.

Rates and fees for different transfer amounts could change if you pass a threshold - that’s why it’s best to compare GBP-ZMW rates for your specific transfer amount.

For regular transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia, shopping around each time can make a huge difference.

We’ve recommended Wise for sending GBP to Zambia, because of their combination of rates and fees when sending from the United Kingdom to Zambia that is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering Zambia from the United Kingdom.

There are different ways to receive Zambian Kwacha in Zambia. The most popular options are direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

All providers work differently and not all offering transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia support every method for receiving Zambian Kwacha so it’s best to check ahead of time.

Sending directly to a bank account in Zambia is one of the most common ways to receive money from the United Kingdom. For most part, this is convenient but does have receiving fees to potentially be aware of.

Wise is the best company for bank transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.

Cash pickup is popular in Zambia, but not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Zelle, and CashApp are popular because of convenience. They come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Taptap Send, and are recommended for domestic payments only.

When sending Zambian Kwacha to Zambia, you will need to verify your ID with your chosen money transfer company.

The documents you need will vary and in some cases you might need more than one.

For the most part, accepted IDs in the United Kingdom include government issued IDs such as passports or driver's licenses. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money in Zambia, the options are similar.

Large transactions between United Kingdom and Zambia can be subject to additional checks such as proof of funds for anti-money laundering purposes. These won’t be needing when signing up, but will be need ahead of any transfer.

One of the reasons Wise has scored so highly for transfers to Zambia is their easy sign up process in the United Kingdom.

When sending money between the United Kingdom and Zambia there will be tax declarations to consider.

Some transfers into Zambian Kwacha may need to be reported to tax authorities in Zambia and the United Kingdom, depending on size and particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Zambia based on age, income and a few other elements - such as whether the funds are a gift. Tax law can be confusing, when in doubt, please contact a tax professional in the United Kingdom or Zambia to discuss your personal circumstances to ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your international money transfer.

Regulations are important for keeping your money safe, United Kingdom and Zambia have different regulations to consider.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.