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How to send money to United Kingdom from Tanzania

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

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

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Companies for transfers from Tanzania to United Kingdom

Sponsored - Managed Service

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

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

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

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

Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for TZS to GBP transfers.

Wise scored the highest of the 7 money transfer companies supporting TZS to GBP transfers.

In total, Wise appeared in 50% of Tanzania to United Kingdom searches.

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

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

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Tanzania to United Kingdom
Wise
Total number of TZ - GB providers
7
Average cheapest fees & rate
OFX
Average fastest transfer
OFX
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Wise
Best for debit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from Tanzania to United Kingdom

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Compare providers

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

Our analysis included 7 providers that operate between Tanzania and United Kingdom.

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

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Track the Tanzanian Shilling-Pound Sterling exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
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Use regulated providers
5
Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money in United Kingdom
7
Have your ID ready
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Don't forget about taxes

Cheapest way to transfer money to the United Kingdom from Tanzania: Wise

Wise offers the lowest cost transfers of the 7 providers we compared.

Data collected over the past six months shows that Wise is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

Wise offers this through a combination of an average 0* TZS fee per transfer and exchange rate between TZS-GBP that is -0.07% different to the mid-market rate

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

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

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Fastest way to send money to the United Kingdom from Tanzania: OFX.

Of the 7 companies offering Tanzania to the United Kingdom, OFX is the quickest.

In our comparison, we found OFX to be the fastest way to send Tanzanian Shillings to Pound Sterling in 64.7% of transfers. For quick transfers between TZS and GBP, OFX comes highly recommended.

Sending money from Tanzania to the United Kingdom through OFX has an average fee of 0 TZS.

To find the fastest company, we compared 7 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Tanzania to the United Kingdom. This was made up of depositing Tanzanian Shilling to a money transfer account and transfer times to the United Kingdom.

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

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Sending large sums of money?

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

Of the
7 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 Tanzania can be expensive.

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

Understanding the cost of money transfers to United Kingdom from Tanzania

The total cost of sending money to United Kingdom from Tanzania is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for TZS-GBP is 0.0003 GBP per Tanzanian Shilling.

Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more Pound Sterling for your Tanzanian Shillings.

The TZS-GBP mid-market rate over the last three months has seen the Tanzanian Shilling worth an average 0.0003 GBP. Within this there has been a high of 0.0003, and a low of 0.0003.

From 7 companies compared, Wise offers the strongest exchange rates.

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

Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. OFX offers the lowest fee of the 7 providers tested, averaging 0 TZS per transfer over the last 6 months.

Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Pound Sterling eventually received in the United Kingdom.

This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in the United Kingdom, means a better overall cost of sending money from Tanzania.

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

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

Mid-market Rate
1
= 0.000334 GBP

Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.

  • Over the past six months, the exchange rate from TZS to GBP has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 0.0003.

  • During this period, the highest value recorded was 0.0003, while the lowest was 0.0003.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Tanzania to United Kingdom offers an exchange rate that is only -0.06% above the mid-market rate.

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How to pay for money transfers between Tanzania and
United Kingdom

  • Bank transfers

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

    Using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Tanzania 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, Wise is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 7 we compared for transfers from TZS to the United Kingdom.

    To send money from Tanzania to United Kingdom, Wise has an average fee of 135.26 TZS.

  • Debit cards and prepaid options

    Sending money from Tanzania 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 Tanzania and the United Kingdom. This is of the 7 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Tanzania to the United Kingdom, emerges as our top choice of the 7 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 Tanzania.


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 Tanzania to United Kingdom.


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