How to send money to Uganda from Turkey with the best TRY-UGX rate

The exchange rate determines how much Ugand Shilling you will get for every Turkish Lira you want to send. A better exchange rate is the best way to save money on transfers from Turkey to Uganda.

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Uganda to Uganda. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current TRY-UGX mid-market rate is 78.9134 UGX per Turkish Lira. You will get more Ugand Shilling for your Turkish Liras if you find a provider close to this number.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Wise charges 319.21 TRY per transfer, which is currently the best deal on transfers to Uganda. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Ugand Shilling eventually received in Uganda. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Turkey will result in more money received in Uganda.

The current rate between the Turkish Lira and Ugand Shilling is 78.9134.

With currencies, the exchange fluctuates constantly, and the TRY-UGX exchange rate is no different. Tracking the rate and understanding the averages can help get a better deal.

Even waiting a day or two can help you get more UGX for the same amount of Turkish Lira.

Beyond this, a forward contract allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Turkey and Uganda.

The most cost effective way to send money from Turkey to Uganda is via a bank transfer. Wise is the company offering the best price for a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Turkey to Uganda:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from Turkey to Uganda.

By opting for a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Turkey to Uganda, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from Turkey to Uganda is easy with MoneyGram Agent.


MoneyGram Agent is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from Turkey to Uganda, this is among a total of 2 money transfer companies compared.

Credit cards

When it comes to the credit card deposits, when sending money from Turkey to Uganda, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Regulations are important for keeping your money safe, Turkey and Uganda have different regulations to consider.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between Turkey and Uganda.

Some companies offering money transfers between Turkey and Uganda will come with minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can send or receive and this could cause rates or fees to change.

Comparing TRY-UGX rates for your specific transfer amount will factor in these rates and fees changes, so you’ll get the best provider for your specific needs. For regular transfers from Turkey to Uganda, it’s best to check any changes in fees and rates every time you send.

For large transfers of money transfers from Turkey to Uganda we’d recommend Wise. They offer a competitive combination of rates and fees when sending from Turkey to Uganda, even at larger amounts.

Also, be sure to check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering Uganda from Turkey.

Receiving Ugand Shilling in Uganda has a few different options. The most popular ways to receive are through a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all companies offering money transfers from Turkey to Uganda will cater for every method for incoming Ugand Shilling, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more popular ways is sending money from Turkey directly to a bank account in Uganda. This is because it means the recipient in Uganda has to do very little. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Turkey and Uganda.

Whilst cash pickup is popular, it is not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp operate in Uganda and are popular because of convenience, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Wise.

When using a money transfer provider to send Turkish Liras to Uganda, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

Documents needed will vary and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

Generally speaking, those in Turkey can verify through a government issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money or open a multi-currency account in Uganda, both can also be used there as well.

Large transactions between Turkey and Uganda will be subject to additional security measures such as proving where the funds originated, these will be for anti-money laundering purposes.

Wise has scored highly for transfers to Uganda because of the easy sign up process in Turkey.

There will be tax declarations to consider when sending larger amounts of money between Turkey and Uganda.

Transfers into Ugand Shilling may need to be reported to tax authorities in Uganda as well, where regular income, large amounts (such as property or inheritance) and business payments will all be subject to tax checks.

Based on the recipient, tax limits in Uganda, as well as personal allowances will change. When in doubt, we’d recommend contacting a tax professional in Turkey or Uganda to discuss your personal circumstances. This ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.