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Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 7 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Barbados searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and BBD.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Barbados Dollar using Wise.
Compare for the best deal on your United Kingdom to Barbados transfer
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- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to Barbados.
Summary of recent searches
Understanding United Kingdom to Barbados money transfers
Comparing providers when sending money from the United Kingdom to Barbados is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.
We’ve compared 7 providers for sending Pound Sterling to Barbados. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Barbados from the United Kingdom.
We rate Wise as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Barbados.
Cheapest way to send money to Barbados from the United Kingdom: Wise
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Wise is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Barbados Dollar with Pound Sterling that is 0.93% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Barbados transfer, Wise offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Barbados.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-BBD by Wise, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Barbados: Xe
Our data shows that Xe came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Barbados Dollar in 76.9% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to BBD money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-Barbados Dollar transfer through Xe is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 7 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Barbados - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Barbados.
When speed matters, Xe is your best choice for sending into Barbados from the United Kingdom.
Send large sums of money
From the 7 options we compared, Wise offers the strongest all round option for large transfers to Barbados from the United Kingdom.
Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Barbados Dollars to Barbados Dollar.
As such, we recommend Wise for large transfers between Barbados and the United Kingdom.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Barbados from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Barbados, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-BBD mid-market rate is 2.5372 BBD per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Barbados Dollar for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-BBD mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 2.6606 BBD per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 2.7029 and a low of 2.5358.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Barbados.
Often the GBP-BBD exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Barbados.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Cambridge Currencies 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 Barbados Dollar is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Barbados. The higher the total amount received in Barbados, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Track the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Barbados Dollar
Sending money at the right time between GBP and BBD can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much BBD you get for your GBP.
Over the last six months, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from GBP to BBD averaged 2.6606 BBD.
The highest value recorded was 2.7029 BBD, while the lowest was 2.5358 BBD.
7 providers currently offer transfers between the United Kingdom and Barbados close to this rate.
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Payment options for United Kingdom to Barbados money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Barbados.
By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from the United Kingdom to Barbados, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
Wise is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 7 we compared for transfers from GBP into Barbados.
With an average fee of 2.99 GBP to send money from the United Kingdom to Barbados, Wise offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Barbados with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Wise.
Wise is one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from the United Kingdom to Barbados. This cost is against a total of 7 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Barbados, emerges as our top choice of the 7 companies offering this service.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Barbados 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 Barbados.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to BBD.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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