Overall best way: Wise
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.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from Albania to United Kingdom
Considerations for sending money from Albania to United Kingdom
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.
Cheapest way to send money to the United Kingdom from Albania: Instarem
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.
Fastest way to send money to the United Kingdom from Albania: Wise
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.
Sending large sums of money?
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.
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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.
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 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.
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