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The best way to send money from United Kingdom to Albania

Compare ways to send money from United Kingdom to Albania. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best GBP to ALL exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Albania from United Kingdom.

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Best recommended: Wise

Wise is our top pick for sending Pound Sterling to Albania.

Of the 9 money transfer providers tested and reviewed, Wise scored highly for its competitive rates and fees.

Wise appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Albania searches, and was the top rated company supporting GBP to ALL transfers.

Make your United Kingdom to Albania transfer using Wise for the best mix of cost and speed.

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Getting the best deal on your United Kingdom to Albania transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Albania
Wise
Total number of GB - AL providers
9
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
TransferGo
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Considerations when sending from United Kingdom to Albania

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Compare providers

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 9 providers providing services between United Kingdom and Albania. This ensures you will get the best options when sending Lek to Albania.

Over the last six months, 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.

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Understanding the Pound Sterling-Lek exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulations
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money from Pound Sterling in Albania
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Confirm the ID you need
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Albania from the United Kingdom: Revolut

Revolut combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 9 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to Albania from the United Kingdom.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.6% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Lek with Pound Sterling that is 0.18% 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.

*The most common fee applied to GBP-ALL by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to send money to Albania from the United Kingdom: TransferGo

We compared 9 companies and found TransferGo offers the fastest money transfers between the United Kingdom and Albania.

Our comparison shows TransferGo is the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Lek 53.8% of the time. For urgent GBP to ALL money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A GBP-Lek transfer through TransferGo comes with an average 0 GBP fee.

To ensure TransferGo was the 'fastest' option we compared 9 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, TransferGo is the top choice for sending into Albania from the United Kingdom.

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Transfer a large amount of money

For transferring bigger sums of money to Albania from the United Kingdom, opt for a provider with a competitive exchange rate and strong account management.

Wise is the best rated company for sending large amounts of Lek to Albania out of
9 companies offering the service.

Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to Albania from the United Kingdom has the potential to be very expensive.

Wise is our choice for big transfers to GBP because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.

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 118.8837 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 three months has averaged 118.3135 ALL per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 119.3807 and a low of 117.6665.

  • 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, at an average of 0 GBP over the last 6 months. 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.

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Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from GBP to ALL has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 118.3135.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 119.3807, while the lowest was 117.6665.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Albania offers an exchange rate that is only -0.01% 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 benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    From the 9 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Albania is Revolut.

    With an average fee of GBP0 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

    Wise is the best money transfer company of the 9 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Albania

    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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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.