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The best way to send money from United Kingdom to Uganda

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

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

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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom to Uganda

Sponsored - Online

"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.3% - 2.1%
Sponsored - Managed Service

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

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

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

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

"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.8% - 3%

"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%

"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.3% - 2.1%

"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%

"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."

Fees
No fees
Transfer Speed
0-5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 1.2%

"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1.4% - 2.1%

"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%

"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."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
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%

Best way to send: Wise

Wise is our top pick for sending GBP to UGX.

We tested & reviewed 16 money transfer companies offering services between the United Kingdom and Uganda, and Wise scored highly.

In total, Wise appeared in 86.7% of United Kingdom to Uganda searches, and was the top rated company out of 16 that support transfers into Ugand Shilling.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United Kingdom to Uganda transfer using Wise.

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How to get the best deal on your United Kingdom to Uganda transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Uganda
Wise
Total number of GB - UG providers
16
Average cheapest fees & rate
TalkRemit
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
TalkRemit
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Uganda

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Compare providers

A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Uganda, 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 16 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Uganda. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Uganda 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 Uganda.

2
Get ahead of the Pound Sterling-Ugand Shilling exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulation in Uganda and United Kingdom
5
Consider transfer limits
6
Receiving money in Uganda
7
Have your ID ready
8
Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money to Uganda from the United Kingdom: TalkRemit

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

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that TalkRemit is 0.8% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0.69* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Ugand Shilling with Pound Sterling that is -3.06% different to the mid-market rate.

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

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

Fastest way to send money to Uganda from the United Kingdom: Wise.

Of the 16 companies offering the United Kingdom to Uganda, Wise is the quickest.

In our comparison, we found Wise to be the fastest way to send Pound Sterlings to Ugand Shilling in 50% of transfers. For quick transfers between GBP and UGX, Wise comes highly recommended.

Sending money from the United Kingdom to Uganda through Wise has an average fee of 13.14 GBP.

To find the fastest company, we compared 16 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Uganda. This was made up of depositing Pound Sterling to a money transfer account and transfer times to Uganda.

When looking for the fastest money transfer, Wise is our best choice for sending into Uganda from United Kingdom.

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Transferring large sums of money

For transfers of larger amounts of Ugand Shillings to Uganda 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 Uganda.

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 Uganda 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 transferring money to Uganda from United Kingdom

When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Uganda, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-UGX mid-market rate is 4,531.8463 UGX per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Ugand Shilling for your money.

  • As a comparison, the GBP-UGX mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 4,720.1107 UGX per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 4,948.673 and a low of 4,556.8944.

  • Dahabshiil is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Uganda.

  • Often the GBP-UGX exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Uganda.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. TalkRemit currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0.69 GBP over the last 6 months. Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The total amount received in Ugand Shilling is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Uganda. The higher the total amount received in Uganda, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.

How to find the best exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Ugand Shilling

Timing is essential for sending money between GBP and UGX. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much UGX you get for your GBP.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
4531.846274 
UGX

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from GBP to UGX has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 4,720.1107.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 4,948.673, while the lowest was 4,556.8944.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to Uganda offers an exchange rate that is only -0.09% above the mid-market rate.

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Paying for your United Kingdom to
Uganda money transfer

  • Bank transfers

    A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from the United Kingdom to Uganda.

    By using a money transfer company such as TalkRemit to send money from the United Kingdom to Uganda, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer. 


    On average, TalkRemit is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 16 we tested when sending GBP to Uganda.

    With an average fee of GBP0.6 to send money from the United Kingdom to Uganda, TalkRemit offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from the United Kingdom to Uganda with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Wise.


    Wise is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from the United Kingdom to Uganda. This is from the 16 money transfer companies compared.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from the United Kingdom to Uganda, Wise emerges as our top choice of the 16 companies offering this service.

    Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why 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 Uganda 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 Uganda.


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


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.