Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 12 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 80% of United Kingdom to Bahrain searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and BHD.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Bahraini Dinar using Wise.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Bahrain
Sending money from United Kingdom to Bahrain considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Bahrain is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 12 providers that offer services for sending Pound Sterling to Bahrain.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Bahrain 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 Bahrain.
Cheapest way to send money to Bahrain from the United Kingdom: Revolut
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.2% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Bahraini Dinar with Pound Sterling that is 0.03% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Bahrain transfer, Revolut offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Bahrain.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-BHD by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money to Bahrain from the United Kingdom: Paysend
Our comparison shows Paysend is the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Bahraini Dinar 75% of the time. For urgent GBP to BHD money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.
A GBP-Bahraini Dinar transfer through Paysend comes with an average 0 GBP fee.
To ensure Paysend was the 'fastest' option we compared 12 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Bahrain and is a combination of depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times to Bahrain and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, Paysend is the top choice for sending into Bahrain from the United Kingdom.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 12 money transfer companies tested, Wise is the strongest option for large transfers from the United Kingdom to Bahrain.
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 Bahrain 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 sending money from United Kingdom to Bahrain
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from the United Kingdom to Bahrain.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Finding a provider as close to mid-market rate as possible will ensure more Bahraini Dinar for your Pound Sterling. The current GBP-BHD mid-market rate is 0.4775 BHD per Pound Sterling.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the GBP-BHD mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.484 BHD per Pound Sterling, with a low of 0.4704 and a high of 0.4987.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 12 companies compared.
Often the GBP-BHD exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Pound Sterlings to Bahrain.
Fees: Money transfer fees are charged on top the exchange rate and can be set, or a percentage of the total amount of Pound Sterling you’re sending to Bahrain. Revolut currently has the lowest fees for transfers into BHD at an average of 0 GBP over the last 6 months. We always recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Bahraini Dinar is the biggest indicator of the total cost of sending money to Bahrain from the United Kingdom. The bigger the amount received in Bahrain, the lower the overall cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Bahraini Dinar
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and BHD can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Bahrain, the average numbers are:
GBP to BHD saw an average 0.484 BHD mid-market rate.
The highest point was 0.4987 BHD, while the lowest was 0.4704 BHD.
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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 Bahrain 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 Bahrain.
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