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Send money from United Kingdom to Albania
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
Best recommended: Wise
Of the 6 money transfer providers tested and reviewed, Wise scored highly for its competitive rates and fees.
For example, sending 6,000 GBP to ALL will cost you £49.01 in fees, and you will receive 669,242.38 ALL.
Make your United Kingdom to Albania transfer using Wise for the best mix of cost and speed.
Getting the best deal on your United Kingdom to Albania transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from the United Kingdom to Albania.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between the United Kingdom and Albania.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Albania.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations when sending from United Kingdom to Albania
Comparing money transfer companies with services between the United Kingdom and Albania, based on your specific transfer amount and transfer needs, is the best way to send money at the best price.
For this route, we’ve compared 6 providers providing services between United Kingdom and Albania. This ensures you will get the best options when sending Lek to Albania.
Over the last 7 days, we’ve picked Wise as the best overall provider. However, comparing based on the amount you want to send to Albania will provide a specific provider that’s best for transferring money from the United Kingdom.
Cheapest way to send money to Albania from the United Kingdom: Revolut
Data collected through our comparison shows that Revolut is 0.39% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of a fee of 18 GBP and an exchange rate for buying Lek with Pound Sterling that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Albania transfer, Revolut offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Albania.
Fastest way to send money to Albania from the United Kingdom: Xe
For example, if you send 6,000 GBP with Xe to Albania, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours based on our data.
Smaller transfers to Albania will likely be quicker, while larger transfers can take slightly longer.
A GBP-Lek transfer through Xe comes with a 0 GBP fee.
To ensure Xe was the 'fastest' option we compared 6 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Albania and is a combination of depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times to Albania and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, Xe is the top choice for sending into Albania from the United Kingdom.
Need to send over £10,000 from the UK? TorFX is your best option
Opt for a service proven with large transfers when size matters. For transfers over £10,000, your best option is TorFX.
While TorFX may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send GBP to Albania, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into ALL.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Albania from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Albania, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-ALL mid-market rate is 112.5889 ALL per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Lek for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-ALL mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 113.0475 ALL per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 113.5236 and a low of 112.5412.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Albania.
Often the GBP-ALL exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Albania.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Revolut currently offers lowest fees of 18 GBP. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The total amount received in Lek is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Albania. The higher the total amount received in Albania, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
How to find the best exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Lek
Timing is essential for sending money between GBP and ALL. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ALL you get for your GBP.
Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.
In the last 7 days, the exchange rate from GBP to ALL has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 113.0475.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 113.5236, while the lowest was 112.5412.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Albania offers 112.4590 ALL per GBP which is only 0.07% above the mid-market rate.
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Funding your United Kingdom to Albania transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Albania is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United Kingdom to Albania, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 6 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Albania is Revolut.
With the fee of GBP18 to send money from the United Kingdom to Albania, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Albania with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Wise.
Wise is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and Albania.
Credit cards
We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card deposit instead of a credit card, as many companies do not allow direct deposits with a credit card and are usually more expensive.
If you absolutely need to deposit with a credit card, we recommend running a quick comparison search to find the company that fits your needs.
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can mean a fee being charged by your card issuer. We recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Albania and United Kingdom.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United Kingdom to Albania.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to ALL.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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