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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom to Gabon
"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."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"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."
"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."
"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
"Moneygram is a well established service with over 80 years in the sector. They support over 200 countries worldwide and have over 440,000 retail locations."
Best way to send: Wise
We tested & reviewed 12 money transfer companies offering services between the United Kingdom and Gabon, and Wise scored highly.
In total, Wise appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Gabon searches, and was the top rated company out of 12 that support transfers into CFA Franc BEAC.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United Kingdom to Gabon transfer using Wise.
How to compare deals on United Kingdom to Gabon money transfers
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you need to. Use our live comparison tool to ensure the best rates on money transfers from the United Kingdom to Gabon.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that gives you the best value & service for your needs.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & start your transfer from the United Kingdom. Your funds will be converted to CFA Franc BEAC and transferred to Gabon.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Gabon
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Gabon, 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 12 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Gabon. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Gabon 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 Gabon.
Cheapest way to send money to Gabon from the United Kingdom: Dahabshiil
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Dahabshiil 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 CFA Franc BEAC with Pound Sterling that is -3.11% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Gabon transfer, Dahabshiil offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Gabon.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-XAF by Dahabshiil, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Gabon: Ria Money Transfer
Our data shows that Ria Money Transfer came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into CFA Franc BEAC in 100% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to XAF money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-CFA Franc BEAC transfer through Ria Money Transfer is 4 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 12 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Gabon - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Gabon.
When speed matters, Ria Money Transfer is your best choice for sending into Gabon from the United Kingdom.
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 Gabon, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into XAF.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Gabon from United Kingdom
The cost of sending money from Gabon to Gabon, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from GBP-XAF is 792.7601 XAF per Pound Sterling.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 792.7601 as possible will ensure more CFA Franc BEAC received when transferring.
For context, the GBP-XAF mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 784.9127 XAF per Pound Sterling. This includes a high of 792.542, and low of 762.4338.
Dahabshiil currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from the United Kingdom to Gabon.
For the most part the GBP-XAF exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending GBP to Gabon.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Dahabshiil currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Gabon from the United Kingdom, averaging 0 GBP over the last 6 months. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in CFA Franc BEAC is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.
The better deal you get on exchanging Pound Sterlings to XAF, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Gabon.
How to find the best exchange rate for Pound Sterling to CFA Franc BEAC
Timing is essential for sending money between GBP and XAF. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much XAF you get for your GBP.
Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.
Over the past six months, the exchange rate from GBP to XAF has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 784.9127.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 792.542, while the lowest was 762.4338.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Gabon offers an exchange rate that is only -0.64% above the mid-market rate.
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Funding your United Kingdom to Gabon transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Gabon is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as Dahabshiil for transfers from the United Kingdom to Gabon, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 12 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Gabon is Dahabshiil.
With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to Gabon, Dahabshiil offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Gabon 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 Gabon.
Credit cards
is the best money transfer company of the 12 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Gabon
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 Gabon 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 Gabon.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to XAF.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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