Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 25 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 92.6% of United Kingdom to Australia searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and AUD.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Australian Dollar using Wise.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Australia
Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Australia
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Australia, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.
We’ve compared 25 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Australia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Australia 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 Australia.
Cheapest way to send money to Australia from the United Kingdom: Regency FX
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Regency FX is 0.1% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Australian Dollar with Pound Sterling that is 0.05% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Australia transfer, Regency FX offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Australia.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-AUD by Regency FX, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money to Australia from the United Kingdom: Wise.
Through our data, we found Wise to be the fastest option for sending money from the United Kingdom into Australian Dollar in 54.5% of occasions. For fast GBP to AUD money transfers, Wise comes highly recommended.
the United Kingdom to Australia transfers with Wise have an average fee of 44.38 GBP.
To test that Wise was the 'fastest' option we compared 25 providers. With this, we compared overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Australia made up of depositing Pound Sterlings, to a money transfer account and transfer times to Australia.
When sending at speed is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice for sending into Australia from United Kingdom.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 25 money transfer companies tested, Wise is the strongest option for large transfers from the United Kingdom to Australia.
Reasons for sending large sums of money vary and include business or property purchases. But whatever the reason, sending large amounts of money from the United Kingdom to Australia can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Wise is our choice for sending large sums of money to GBP because they offer a strong all-round product.
Understanding the cost of transferring money to Australia from United Kingdom
Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Australia to Australia. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-AUD mid-market rate is 2.0084 AUD per Pound Sterling. You will get more Australian Dollar for your Pound Sterlings if you find a provider close to this number.
For context, over the last three months the GBP-AUD mid-market rate has had a high of 1.9837, a low of 1.894 and averaged 1.9539 AUD per Pound Sterling.
Across the 25 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Wise.
Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting GBP to AUD will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Pound Sterlings to Australia.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Regency FX at an average of 0 GBP per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. 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 Australian Dollar eventually received in Australia. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from the United Kingdom will result in more money received in Australia.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Australian Dollar
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and AUD can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Australia, the average numbers are:
GBP to AUD saw an average 1.9539 AUD mid-market rate.
The highest point was 1.9837 AUD, while the lowest was 1.894 AUD.
25 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Australia.
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Australia 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 Australia.
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