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How to send money to United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan

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

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

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Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for KGS to GBP transfers.

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

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

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

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

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Kyrgyzstan to United Kingdom
Wise
Total number of KG - GB providers
3
Average cheapest fees & rate
Instarem
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Wise
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from Kyrgyzstan to United Kingdom

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Compare providers

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

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

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

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Track the Som-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 transfer money to the United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan: Wise

Wise offers the lowest cost transfers of the 3 providers we compared.

Data collected over the past six months shows that Wise is 1.1% cheaper than the second-best option.

Wise offers this through a combination of an average 0.25* KGS fee per transfer and exchange rate between KGS-GBP that is -0.02% different to the mid-market rate

If you want the cheapest way to send Som to the United Kingdom, Wise is our recommended choice.

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

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Fastest way to transfer money to United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan: Wise.

Of 3 companies compared, Wise offers the quickest way to send Soms to the United Kingdom.

Through our data, we found Wise to be the fastest option for sending money from Kyrgyzstan into Pound Sterling in 100% of occasions. For fast KGS to GBP money transfers, Wise comes highly recommended.

Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom transfers with Wise have an average fee of 20.69 KGS.

To test that Wise was the 'fastest' option we compared 3 providers. With this, we compared overall speed of sending money from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom made up of depositing Soms, to a money transfer account and transfer times to the United Kingdom.

When sending at speed is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice for sending into United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan.

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Sending large sums of money?

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

Of the
3 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 Kyrgyzstan can be expensive.

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

Understanding the cost of sending money to United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan

The cost of sending money from United Kingdom to the United Kingdom, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from KGS-GBP is 0.0092 GBP per Som.

  • Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 0.0092 as possible will ensure more Pound Sterling received when transferring.

  • For context, the KGS-GBP mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.009 GBP per Som. This includes a high of 0.0092, and low of 0.0089.

  • Wise currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom.

For the most part the KGS-GBP exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending KGS to the United Kingdom.

Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Instarem currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to the United Kingdom from Kyrgyzstan, averaging 0.25 KGS over the last 6 months. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The amount received in Pound Sterling is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.

The better deal you get on exchanging Soms to GBP, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in the United Kingdom.

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

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

Mid-market Rate
1
= 0.009162 GBP

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from KGS to GBP has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 0.009.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 0.0092, while the lowest was 0.0089.

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

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Paying for your Kyrgyzstan to
United Kingdom transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom.

    By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom, 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, Wise is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 3 we tested when sending KGS to the United Kingdom.

    With an average fee of 21.09 KGS to send money from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom, Wise offers the best combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom 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 Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom.

  • Credit cards

    For credit card transfers from Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom, Instarem is our top choice of the 3 companies offering this payment method.

    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 United Kingdom and Kyrgyzstan.


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 Kyrgyzstan to United Kingdom.


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