How to send money to Zambia from UK with the best GBP-ZMW rate
Compare the best deals on sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia. Get insights on the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best GBP to ZMW exchange rates.
Read on for the insights, analysis, and all you need to know about money transfers to Zambia from United Kingdom.
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
Best option: Revolut
We tested & reviewed 7 money transfer providers, and Revolut scored highly in each category.
For example, sending 1,500 GBP to ZMW will cost you £4.5 in fees, and you will receive 45,751.19 ZMW. The delivery time usually is minutes - 5 days, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to Zambian Kwacha using Revolut.
Getting the best deal on your United Kingdom to Zambia transfer
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Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Zambia
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Zambia, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.
We’ve compared 7 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Zambia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Zambia from the United Kingdom.
Whilst we rate Revolut as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Zambia.
Cheapest way to send money from the United Kingdom to Zambia: Remitly
Data collected for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia over the past week shows that Remitly is 0.13% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an exchange rate between the Pound Sterling and Zambian Kwacha that is 0.37% different to the mid-market rate and a fee of 0 GBP.
Fastest way to transfer money to Zambia from the United Kingdom: Paysend.
For example, if you send 1,500 GBP with Paysend to Zambia, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours
When using Paysend to send money from the United Kingdom to Zambia you can expect to pay 0 GBP in fees. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 7 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia we included the timeframe for depositing Pound Sterling to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Zambia.
When sending money to Zambia from United Kingdom quickly is a priority, Paysend is our recommended choice.
Need to send over £10,000 from the UK? TorFX is your best option
Opt for a service proven with large transfers when size matters. For transfers over £10,000, your best option is TorFX.
While TorFX may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send GBP to Zambia, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into ZMW.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Zambia from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-ZMW mid-market rate is 30.8729 ZMW per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Zambian Kwacha for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-ZMW mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 30.8162 ZMW per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 30.8917 and a low of 30.6539.
Revolut is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.
Often the GBP-ZMW exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Zambia.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Remitly currently offers lowest fees of 0 GBP. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The total amount received in Zambian Kwacha is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Zambia. The higher the total amount received in Zambia, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Finding the best exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Zambian Kwacha
Timing is essential for sending money between GBP and ZMW. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZMW you get for your GBP.
Over the past 7 days, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from GBP to ZMW averaged 30.8162 ZMW.
The highest value recorded was 30.8917 ZMW, while the lowest was 30.6539 ZMW.
There are currently 7 providers offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia close to this rate
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Funding your United Kingdom to Zambia transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 7 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Zambia is Revolut.
With the fee of GBP4.5 to send money from the United Kingdom to Zambia, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Remitly.
Remitly is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.
Credit cards
We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card deposit instead of a credit card, as many companies do not allow direct deposits with a credit card and are usually more expensive.
If you absolutely need to deposit with a credit card, we recommend running a to find the company that fits your needs.
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can mean a fee being charged by your card issuer. 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 Zambia and United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom to Zambia.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to ZMW.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.
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