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How to send money to United Kingdom from Albania

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

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

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Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for ALL to GBP transfers.

Wise scored the highest of the 5 money transfer companies supporting ALL to GBP transfers.

In total, Wise appeared in 87.5% of Albania to United Kingdom searches.

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

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

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Albania to United Kingdom
Wise
Total number of AL - GB providers
5
Average cheapest fees & rate
Instarem
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Instarem
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Considerations for sending money from Albania to United Kingdom

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Compare providers

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

Our analysis included 5 providers that operate between Albania and United Kingdom.

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

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Track the Lek-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 to the United Kingdom from Albania: Instarem

Instarem combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 5 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to the United Kingdom from Albania.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Instarem is 0.2% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* ALL and an exchange rate for buying Pound Sterling with Lek that is 0.41% different to the mid-market rate.

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

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

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Fastest way to send money to the United Kingdom from Albania: Wise

We compared 5 companies and found Wise offers the fastest money transfers between Albania and the United Kingdom.

Our comparison shows Wise is the fastest option for sending Lek into Pound Sterling 87.5% of the time. For urgent ALL to GBP money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A ALL-Pound Sterling transfer through Wise comes with an average 4.79 ALL fee.

To ensure Wise was the 'fastest' option we compared 5 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from Albania to the United Kingdom and is a combination of depositing Lek, transfer times to the United Kingdom and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.

When speed is a priority, Wise is the top choice for sending into the United Kingdom from Albania.

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Sending large sums of money?

For transferring a bigger sum of money to the United Kingdom from Albania, we’d recommend using a provider that can offer a hands-on approach.

Of the
5 companies tested, Wise is the best rated for larger transfer amounts.

Whether for a property purchase, or as a gift, sending large amounts of money to United Kingdom from Albania can be expensive.

Wise is our choice for big transfers to ALL because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.

Understanding the cost of transferring money to United Kingdom from {countryFromName}}

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from United Kingdom to the United Kingdom. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current ALL-GBP mid-market rate is 0.0085 GBP per Lek. You will get more Pound Sterling for your Leks if you find a provider close to this number.

  • For context, over the last three months the ALL-GBP mid-market rate has had a high of 0.0085, a low of 0.0084 and averaged 0.0084 GBP per Lek.

  • Across the 5 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Wise.

  • Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting ALL to GBP will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Leks to the United Kingdom.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Instarem at an average of 0 ALL per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Pound Sterling eventually received in the United Kingdom. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Albania will result in more money received in the United Kingdom.

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

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

Mid-market Rate
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= 0.008462 GBP

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from ALL to GBP has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 0.0084.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 0.0085, while the lowest was 0.0084.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Albania to United Kingdom offers an exchange rate that is only 0.02% above the mid-market rate.

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How to pay for money transfers between Albania and
United Kingdom

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Albania to the United Kingdom.

    Using a money transfer company such as Instarem for transfers from Albania to the United Kingdom, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    On average, Instarem is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 5 we compared for transfers from ALL to the United Kingdom.

    To send money from Albania to United Kingdom, Instarem has an average fee of 0 ALL.

  • Debit cards and prepaid options

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


    Wise is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Albania and the United Kingdom. This is of the 5 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Albania to the United Kingdom, Wise emerges as our top choice of the 5 companies offering this service.

    Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money 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 Albania.


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 Albania to United Kingdom.


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