Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 22 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Hungary searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and HUF.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Forint using Wise.
How to get the best deal on sending money from United Kingdom to Hungary
Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Hungary
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Hungary, 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 22 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Hungary. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Hungary 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 Hungary.
Cheapest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Hungary: Revolut
On average, Revolut fees were 0* GBP per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between GBP-HUF that is 0.03% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Revolut is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer GBP to Hungary, Revolut is our recommendation.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-HUF by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Hungary: Paysend
Our data shows that Paysend came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Forint in 58.3% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to HUF money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-Forint transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 22 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Hungary - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Hungary.
When speed matters, Paysend is your best choice for sending into Hungary from the United Kingdom.
Send large sums of money
Wise offers the strongest all round option for large transfers of the 22 money transfer companies compared.
Whether for business or a property purchase, sending large amounts of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Forint to Forint.
As such, opt for Wise for sending large sums of money to Hungary from the United Kingdom.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from United Kingdom to Hungary
The total cost of sending money to Hungary from the United Kingdom is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for GBP-HUF is 486.9905 HUF per Pound Sterling.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more Forint for your Pound Sterlings.
Over the last three months, the average GBP-HUF mid-market rate has seen each Pound Sterling worth 469.4246 HUF. Within this we see a high of 488.5954, and a low of 459.171.
Of the 22 companies compared, Revolut offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting GBP to HUF.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Revolut has had an average fee of 0 GBP per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 22 providers compared. We would recommend searching to ensure you get the correct fee for your transfer amount.
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Forint eventually received in Hungary.
This number should be a guide for your decision if cost is important. A higher amount of money received in Hungary means a better overall cost of sending money from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Forint
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and HUF can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Hungary, the average numbers are:
GBP to HUF saw an average 469.4246 HUF mid-market rate.
The highest point was 488.5954 HUF, while the lowest was 459.171 HUF.
22 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Hungary.
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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 Hungary 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 Hungary.
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