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How to send money to United Kingdom from Afghanistan

Get the best deals when you transfer from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best AFN to GBP exchange rates.

Read on for analysis on the best ways to send money to United Kingdom from Afghanistan.

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Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for AFN to GBP transfers.

Wise scored the highest of the 3 money transfer companies supporting AFN to GBP transfers.

In total, Wise appeared in 100% of Afghanistan to United Kingdom searches.

For a great mix of cost, speed & features, we advise using Wise for your Afghanistan to United Kingdom transfer.

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How to compare companies offering money transfers from Afghanistan to United Kingdom

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Afghanistan to United Kingdom
Wise
Total number of AF - GB providers
3
Average cheapest fees & rate
Wise
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Best for bank transfers
Wise
Best for debit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from Afghanistan to United Kingdom

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Compare providers

Always compare ways to send money from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Our analysis included 3 providers that operate between Afghanistan and United Kingdom.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Afghanistan when you need to send money to the United Kingdom.

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Track the Afghani-Pound Sterling exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use regulated providers
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Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money in United Kingdom
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Have your ID ready
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Don't forget about taxes

Cheapest way to send money from Afghanistan to United Kingdom: Wise

The combination of the lowest fees and best exchange rate is through Wise. This makes them our cheapest transfer service of the 3 compared for sending Afghani to the United Kingdom.

Our data shows, over the past six months, that Wise is 0% than the second-best option when sending via a bank transfer.

This measure includes an average fee of 0.61* AFN and a AFN-GBP exchange rate for international transfers that is 0% different to the mid-market rate.

Securing the best rates on a AFN to United Kingdom transfer can be done with Wise but you can always search for your specific amount.

*The most common fee applied by Wise when sending AFN-GBP, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to transfer money to the United Kingdom from Afghanistan: Wise.

We tested 3 companies offering transfers from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom and Wise offered the quickest option.

Wise was the quickest way to send Afghani to Pound Sterling in 100% of searches. For fast transfers between AFN and GBP, Wise comes highly recommended.

When using Wise to send money from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom you can expect an average fee of 6.87 AFN. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 3 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom we included the timeframe for depositing Afghani to a money transfer account and average transfer times to the United Kingdom.

When sending money to United Kingdom from Afghanistan quickly is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice.

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Need to make a large transfer?

For big transfers between Afghanistan and the United Kingdom, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Wise is the best option for large transfers of the
3 providers compared.

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send AFN from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of moving money to United Kingdom from Afghanistan

The total cost of money transfers to the United Kingdom from Afghanistan, is a combination of exchange rates and fees. Sending with a company that can offer a good competitive rate and low (or no) fees is the best way to get a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for AFN-GBP is 0.0113 GBP per Afghani.

  • Using a transfer company offering an exchange rate closer to this will result in being able to buy more Pound Sterling for your Afghanis.

  • On average for the last three months, the AFN-GBP mid-market rate has been 0.011 GBP per Afghani. This hit a high of 0.0118, and a low of 0.0106.

  • From the 3 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.

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

Fees: Some money transfers between Afghanistan and the United Kingdom will be subject to fees. Wise has had an average fee of 0.61 AFN per transfer over the last 6 months. Although, you should search for your send amount for actual fees as your scenario may be different.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Pound Sterling eventually received in the United Kingdom.

This number should guide you, as a higher amount of money received in the United Kingdom means a better overall cost of sending money from Afghanistan.

How to find the best exchange rate for Afghani to Pound Sterling

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

Mid-market Rate
1
= 0.011336 GBP

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from AFN to GBP has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 0.011.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 0.0118, while the lowest was 0.0106.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Afghanistan to United Kingdom offers an exchange rate that is only 0.01% above the mid-market rate.

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Paying for your Afghanistan to
United Kingdom money transfer

  • Bank transfers

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

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


    On average, Wise is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 3 we tested when sending AFN to the United Kingdom.

    With an average fee of AFN1.53 to send money from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom, Wise offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

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


    Instarem is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom. This is from the 3 money transfer companies compared.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Afghanistan to the United Kingdom, emerges as our top choice of the 3 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 United Kingdom and Afghanistan.


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 Afghanistan to United Kingdom.


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


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.