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Send money from United Kingdom to Barbados
"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."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"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."
Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 5 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
For example, sending 6,000 GBP to BBD will cost you £49.01 in fees, and you will receive 15,651.7 BBD. The delivery time usually is within a week, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Barbados Dollar using Wise.
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Summary of recent searches
Understanding United Kingdom to Barbados money transfers
Comparing providers
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 5 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.
Get ahead of the Pound Sterling-Barbados Dollar exchange rate
Choosing the right payment method
Financial regulators in United Kingdom and Barbados
Consider transfer limits
Receiving money in Barbados
Have your ID ready
Tax declarations
Cheapest way to send money to Barbados from the United Kingdom: Wise
Data collected through our comparison shows that Wise is 0.67% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of a fee of 49.01 GBP and an exchange rate for buying Barbados Dollar with Pound Sterling that is 0.46% 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.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Barbados: Paysend
For example, sending £6,000 to Barbados through Paysend will be minutes - 24 hours.
The fee for a GBP-Barbados Dollar transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 5 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, Paysend is your best choice for sending into Barbados from the United Kingdom.
The best apps to send GBP to Barbados from United Kingdom
Most money transfer companies have apps you can use to send money abroad.
We've compared and analyzed over 5 apps & companies for GBP/BBD transfers and these are the best apps we found. All these apps are available on iOS and Android for free.
App | Rating | Mobile wallet |
|---|---|---|
iOS: 4.9 / 2.3M reviews Android: 4.8 / 1.29M reviews | Yes (Remitly One) | |
iOS: 4.8 / 158K reviews Android: 4.8 / 1.52M reviews | Yes (40+ currencies) | |
iOS: 4.8 / 108.4K reviews Android: 4.8 / 346K reviews | No |
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 Barbados, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into BBD.
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 2.6421 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 week has averaged 2.6645 BBD per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 2.6928 and a low of 2.6421.
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. Wise currently offers lowest fees of 49.01 GBP. 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 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from GBP to BBD averaged 2.6645 BBD.
The highest value recorded was 2.6928 BBD, while the lowest was 2.6421 BBD.
5 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 5 we compared for transfers from GBP into Barbados.
With a fee of 49.01 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 5 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Barbados, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
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 and review methodology.
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