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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."
"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."
"Sendwave is trusted by over 1 million users across the US, UK, Canada and EU. 24/7 support is available online and via the app."
"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 option: Revolut
We tested & reviewed 7 money transfer providers, and Revolut scored highly in each category.
Over the last 7 days, Revolut appeared in 88.9% of United Kingdom to Senegal searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and XOF.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to CFA Franc BCEAO using Revolut.
How to get the best deal on your United Kingdom to Senegal transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you need to. Use our live comparison tool to get an overall cost of exchange rates and fees when sending money from United Kingdom to Senegal.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between the United Kingdom and Senegal.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & start your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Senegal.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from United Kingdom to Senegal considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Senegal is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 7 providers that offer services for sending Pound Sterling to Senegal.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Senegal from the United Kingdom.
Whilst we rate Revolut as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Senegal.
Cheapest way to send money to Senegal from the United Kingdom: Revolut
They offer an average fee of 0* GBP and exchange rate between GBP-XOF that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Revolut is 0.5% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a GBP to Senegal transfer, Revolut is our recommended choice.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-XOF by Revolut, based on data from the past 7 days.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Senegal: MoneyGram
Our data shows that MoneyGram came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into CFA Franc BCEAO in 37.5% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to XOF money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-CFA Franc BCEAO transfer through MoneyGram is 11.5 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 7 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Senegal - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Senegal.
When speed matters, MoneyGram is your best choice for sending into Senegal 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 Senegal, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into XOF.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Senegal from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Senegal, 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 768.8156 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 786.3616 XOF per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 803.326 and a low of 762.7662.
Revolut is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Senegal.
Often the GBP-XOF exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Senegal.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Revolut currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 GBP over the last week. 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 Senegal. The higher the total amount received in Senegal, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
How to find the best exchange rate for Pound Sterling to CFA Franc BCEAO
Timing is essential for sending money between GBP and XOF. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much XOF you get for your GBP.
Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.
In the last week, the exchange rate from GBP to XOF has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 786.3616.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 803.326, while the lowest was 762.7662.
Revolut, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Senegal offers an exchange rate that is only 0.2% above the mid-market rate.
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Funding your United Kingdom to Senegal transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Senegal is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United Kingdom to Senegal, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 7 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Senegal is Revolut.
With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to Senegal, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Senegal 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 Senegal.
Credit cards
We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card deposit instead of a credit card, as many companies do not allow direct deposits with a credit card and are usually more expensive.
If you absolutely need to deposit with a credit card, we recommend running a quick comparison search to find the company that fits your needs.
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 Senegal 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 Senegal.
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 document.
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