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Send money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
PayPalRecipient gets (XOF)F CFA 1,027,618.63Not recommended
Best option: Remitly
We tested & reviewed 6 money transfer providers, and Remitly scored highly in each category.
Transferring 1,500 GBP to XOF will cost you £1.99 in fees, and your recipient will get 1,113,000 XOF.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to CFA Franc BCEAO using Remitly.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau
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Use our live comparison tool to make sure you aren't missing the best rates to send money from the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau. This ensures the best price.
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Select the company that offers you the best value & options for sending to Guinea-Bissau.
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Get the most from sending money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau
Compare providers
Comparing providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau based on your specific transfer amount, is the easiest way to get the best price on your transfer.
We cover the entire GBP-XOF market and have compared 6 providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Pound Sterling to Guinea-Bissau.
Whilst we rate Remitly as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau transfer needs.
Beat the Pound Sterling-CFA Franc BCEAO exchange rate
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Financial regulations across United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau
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Receiving money in Guinea-Bissau
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Cheapest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau: Remitly
Remitly fees are 1.99 GBP per transfer and you can expect an exchange rate between GBP-XOF that is 0.29% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Remitly is 1.68% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer GBP to Guinea-Bissau, Remitly is our recommendation.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau: Paysend
With Paysend , the transfer time to Guinea-Bissau is minutes - 24 hours, with a 0 GBP transfer fee (based on £1,500 transfer)
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 6 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Guinea-Bissau.
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 Guinea-Bissau, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into XOF.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Guinea-Bissau from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-XOF mid-market rate is 740.6432 XOF per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more CFA Franc BCEAO for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-XOF mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 743.1867 XOF per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 744.933 and a low of 740.9084.
Remitly is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau.
Often the GBP-XOF exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Guinea-Bissau.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Remitly currently offers lowest fees of 1.99 GBP. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The total amount received in CFA Franc BCEAO is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Guinea-Bissau. The higher the total amount received in Guinea-Bissau, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to CFA Franc BCEAO
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and XOF can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last 7 days, between the United Kingdom and Guinea-Bissau, the average numbers are:
GBP to XOF saw an average 743.1867 XOF mid-market rate.
The highest point was 744.933 XOF, while the lowest was 740.9084 XOF.
Remitly, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau offers 742.0000 XOF per GBP which is only 0.29% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment methods available to fund your United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the default option for sending money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau.
By using a money transfer company such as Remitly for transfers from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
On average, Remitly is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 6 we tested when sending GBP to Guinea-Bissau.
With a fee of GBP1.99 to send money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau, Remitly offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Remitly.
Remitly is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau, competing among a total of 6 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Guinea-Bissau, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Not many companies offer direct credit card deposits, and usually, it means taking a cash advance and using that for the deposit, which ends up more expensive.
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why 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 Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to XOF.
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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