How to send money to Tanzania from UK with the best GBP-TZS rate
Get the best deals when you send money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania. Find the best, cheapest, and fastest, providers for GBP to TZS transfers and exchange rates.
Read on for insights and expert information, and all you need to make money transfers to Tanzania from United Kingdom.
Transferring the other way? Send TZS from Tanzania 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."
"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."
"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."
"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."
"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 8 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
For example, sending 3,000 GBP to TZS will cost you £119.46 in fees, and you will receive 9,381,861.17 TZS. The delivery time usually is same day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Tanzanian Shilling using Wise.
Getting the best deal on your United Kingdom to Tanzania transfer
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Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Tanzania
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Tanzania, 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 8 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Tanzania. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Tanzania 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 Tanzania.
Cheapest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania: Profee
Data collected for transfers between the United Kingdom and Tanzania over the past week shows that Profee is 0.25% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an exchange rate between the Pound Sterling and Tanzanian Shilling that is 0.26% different to the mid-market rate and a fee of 0 GBP.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Tanzania: Wise
With Wise , the transfer time to Tanzania is same day, with a 119.46 GBP transfer fee (based on £3,000 transfer)
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Tanzania.
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 Tanzania, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into TZS.
Understanding the cost of sending money from United Kingdom to Tanzania
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from the United Kingdom to Tanzania.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Finding a provider as close to mid-market rate as possible will ensure more Tanzanian Shilling for your Pound Sterling. The current GBP-TZS mid-market rate is 3,286.6158 TZS per Pound Sterling.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the GBP-TZS mid-market rate for the past 7 days has averaged 3,263.432 TZS per Pound Sterling, with a low of 3,248.2904 and a high of 3,274.1142.
Revolut is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 8 companies compared.
Often the GBP-TZS exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Pound Sterlings to Tanzania.
Fees: Money transfer fees are charged on top the exchange rate and can be set, or a percentage of the total amount of Pound Sterling you’re sending to Tanzania. Profee currently is the cheapest option for transfers into TZS costing 0 GBP per transfer. We always recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Tanzanian Shilling is the biggest indicator of the total cost of sending money to Tanzania from the United Kingdom. The bigger the amount received in Tanzania, the lower the overall cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Tanzanian Shilling
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and TZS can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last 7 days, between the United Kingdom and Tanzania, the average numbers are:
GBP to TZS saw an average 3,263.432 TZS mid-market rate.
The highest point was 3,274.1142 TZS, while the lowest was 3,248.2904 TZS.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Tanzania offers 3256.9800 TZS per GBP which is only 0.52% above the mid-market rate.
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Paying for your United Kingdom to Tanzania transfer
Bank transfers
Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania.
By using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United Kingdom to Tanzania, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank.
On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 8 we tested when sending GBP to Tanzania.
With a fee of 9 GBP to send money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania, Revolut offers the best combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Tanzania with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Wise.
Wise is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Tanzania.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Tanzania, we to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can mean being charged for a cash advance by your card provider. We always recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment if it is a possibility.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Tanzania 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 Tanzania.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to TZS.
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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