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The best way to send money from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

Compare ways to send money from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best GBP to SAR exchange rates.

Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Saudi Arabia from United Kingdom.

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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

Sponsored - Online

"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."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%
Sponsored - Managed Service

"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."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.15% - 1.5%

"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."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"Zing is a new money transfer app, offering a best-in-class mobile app & member perks. Fee structure is competitive, especially for smaller, regular payments."

Fees
0.2%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"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."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"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."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.15% - 1.5%

"Send money anytime, anywhere with the TalkRemit app. There's zero fees on your first transaction and you're able to send to family and friends in over 40 countries."

Fees
$1.99 - $3.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 3.1%

"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 1.3%
Fees
None
Transfer Speed
1 - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.2% - 1.5%

"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."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

"Dahabshiil specialises in secure, affordable international money transfers, offering services across 120+ countries. It provides low fees, fast transactions, and mobile wallet options.

Fees
$1.99 - $3.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 3.1%

"Fast, secure internatinal transfers with no fees and transparent rates. They offer a free currency card for use at home and abroad."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.9% - 2%

"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."

Fees
$1 - $10
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

"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."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 3%

"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."

Fees
1% - 3%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 4%

Overall best option: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for sending money to Saudi Arabia from GBP.

Of the 16 companies that support GBP to SAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, Wise appeared in 95.2% of United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send GBP to SAR.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Pound Sterlings to Saudi Arabia using Wise.

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How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia
Wise
Total number of GB - SA providers
16
Average cheapest fees & rate
Zing
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Zing
Best for debit card
Xe
Best for credit card
Xe

Get the most from sending money from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

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Compare providers

Comparing providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia based on your specific transfer amount, is the easiest way to get the best price on your transfer.

We cover the entire GBP-SAR market and have compared 16 providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.

This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Pound Sterling to Saudi Arabia.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia transfer needs.

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Beat the Pound Sterling-Saudi Riyal exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulations across United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia
5
Consider minimum and maximum limits
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Receiving money in Saudi Arabia
7
Be ready with your ID
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom: Zing

Zing combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 16 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Zing is % cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Saudi Riyal with Pound Sterling that is 0.12% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia transfer, Zing offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Saudi Arabia.

*The most common fee applied to GBP-SAR by Zing, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia: Ria Money Transfer.

Ria Money Transfer is the quickest way to send Pound Sterling to Saudi Arabia of the 16 companies offering the service.

Data from the last six months shows Ria Money Transfer to be the quickest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Riyal in 38.1% of searches. For fast transfers between GBP and SAR, Ria Money Transfer comes highly recommended.

Using Ria Money Transfer for fast transfers from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia has an average fee of 4 GBP.

Within our comparison we looked at the 16 money transfer providers offering transfers from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia after depositing Pound Sterling to a money transfer account.

When faster money transfers are a priority, Ria Money Transfer is our recommended choice for sending into Saudi Arabia from United Kingdom.

Transferring large sums of money

For transfers of larger amounts of Saudi Riyals to Saudi Arabia picking a provider with a competitive exchange rate and hands on management can make a huge difference.

Of the
16 money transfer companies tested, Wise is the strongest option for large transfers from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia.

Reasons for sending large sums of money vary and include business or property purchases. But whatever the reason, sending large amounts of money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.

Wise is our choice for sending large sums of money to GBP because they offer a strong all-round product.

Understanding the costs involved when moving money from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

The total cost of sending money to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for GBP-SAR is 4.5725 SAR 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 Saudi Riyal for your Pound Sterlings.

The GBP-SAR mid-market rate over the last three months has seen the Pound Sterling worth an average 4.8809 SAR. Within this there has been a high of 5.0157, and a low of 4.7045.

From 16 companies compared, Wise offers the strongest exchange rates.

The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting GBP to SAR.

Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Zing offers the lowest fee of the 16 providers tested, averaging 0 GBP per transfer over the last 6 months.

Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Saudi Riyal eventually received in Saudi Arabia.

This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in Saudi Arabia, means a better overall cost of sending money from the United Kingdom.

Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Saudi Riyal

Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and SAR can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
4.572649 
SAR

Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, the average numbers are:

  • GBP to SAR saw an average 4.8809 SAR mid-market rate.

  • The highest point was 5.0157 SAR, while the lowest was 4.7045 SAR.

  • 16 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.

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Funding your United Kingdom to
Saudi Arabia transfer

  • Bank transfers

    The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia is often a bank transfer.

    Using a money transfer company such as Zing for transfers from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    From the 16 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Saudi Arabia is Zing.

    With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia, Zing offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Prepaid and debit cards

    Sending money from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.

  • Credit cards

    Xe is the best money transfer company of the 16 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia

    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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to SAR.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.