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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom to Zambia
"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
"Moneygram is a well established service with over 80 years in the sector. They support over 200 countries worldwide and have over 440,000 retail locations."
Best option: Revolut
We tested & reviewed 11 money transfer providers, and Revolut scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Revolut appeared in 100% of United Kingdom to Zambia searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and ZMW.
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
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from the United Kingdom to Zambia.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Zambia.
Summary of recent searches
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 11 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: Revolut
Data collected for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.6% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Pound Sterling and Zambian Kwacha that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* GBP.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-ZMW by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money to Zambia from the United Kingdom: Paysend.
Paysend was the quickest way to send Pound Sterling to Zambian Kwacha in 50% of searches. For fast transfers between GBP and ZMW, Paysend comes highly recommended.
When using Paysend to send money from the United Kingdom to Zambia you can expect an average fee of 0 GBP. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 11 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 35.8228 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 three months has averaged 35.4696 ZMW per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 36.7869 and a low of 34.3225.
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. Revolut currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 GBP over the last 6 months. 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 last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from GBP to ZMW averaged 35.4696 ZMW.
The highest value recorded was 36.7869 ZMW, while the lowest was 34.3225 ZMW.
There are currently 11 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 benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 11 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to Zambia is Revolut.
With an average fee of GBP0 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 .
is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zambia.
Credit cards
is the best money transfer company of the 11 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Zambia
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.
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