How to send money to Iraq from UK with the best GBP-IQD rate
Compare ways to send money from United Kingdom to Iraq. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best GBP to IQD exchange rates.
Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Iraq from United Kingdom.
Transferring the other way? Send IQD from Iraq to United Kingdom instead.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 2 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
For example, sending 6,000 GBP to IQD will cost you £49.01 in fees, and you will receive 10,418,695.74 IQD. 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 Iraqi Dinar using Wise.
How to get the best deal on your United Kingdom to Iraq money transfer
Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to get the best exchange rates on sending money from the United Kingdom to Iraq.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value and timeframes for transfers between the United Kingdom and Iraq.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer to Iraq. Your funds will be sent from the United Kingdom and converted into Iraqi Dinar.
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Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Iraq
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Iraq, 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 2 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Iraq. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Iraq 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 Iraq.
Cheapest way to send money to Iraq from the United Kingdom: MoneyGram
Data collected through our comparison over the past week shows that MoneyGram is -9.49% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of a fee of 420.00000000000006 GBP and an exchange rate for buying Iraqi Dinar with Pound Sterling that is 2% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Iraq transfer, MoneyGram offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Iraq.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Iraq: MoneyGram
With MoneyGram , the transfer time to Iraq is minutes - 24 hours, with a 420.00000000000006 GBP transfer fee (based on £6,000 transfer)
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 2 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Iraq - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Iraq.
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 Iraq, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into IQD.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Iraq from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Iraq, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-IQD mid-market rate is 1,754.4682 IQD per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Iraqi Dinar for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-IQD mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 1,746.6146 IQD per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 1,752.0118 and a low of 1,740.1932.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Iraq.
Often the GBP-IQD exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Iraq.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. MoneyGram currently offers lowest fees of 420.00000000000006 GBP. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The total amount received in Iraqi Dinar is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Iraq. The higher the total amount received in Iraq, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Iraqi Dinar
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and IQD can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last 7 days, between the United Kingdom and Iraq, the average numbers are:
GBP to IQD saw an average 1,746.6146 IQD mid-market rate.
The highest point was 1,752.0118 IQD, while the lowest was 1,740.1932 IQD.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Iraq offers 1750.7500 IQD per GBP which is only -0.6% above the mid-market rate.
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Funding your United Kingdom to Iraq transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Iraq is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company, such as MoneyGram for transfers from the United Kingdom to Iraq, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 2 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Iraq is MoneyGram.
With a fee of GBP420.00000000000006 to send money from the United Kingdom to Iraq, MoneyGram offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Iraq 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 Iraq.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Iraq, we to get the best deal.
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 Iraq 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 Iraq.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to IQD.
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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