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Best option: Wise
We tested & reviewed 11 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.
Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 85.7% of United Kingdom to Zimbabwe searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between GBP and USD.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United Kingdom to US Dollar using Wise.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe
- Always compare rates
Use our live comparison tool to make sure you aren't missing the best rates to send money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe. This ensures the best price.
- Choose a provider
Select the company that offers you the best value & options for sending to Zimbabwe.
- Click, sign up & send
Sign up & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way from the United Kingdom to your chosen country & currency.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Zimbabwe from the United Kingdom.
Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe.
Cheapest way to send money to Zimbabwe from the United Kingdom: WorldRemit
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that WorldRemit is 2.9% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 2.66* GBP and an exchange rate for buying US Dollar with Pound Sterling that is -6.05% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Zimbabwe transfer, WorldRemit offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Zimbabwe.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-USD by WorldRemit, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Zimbabwe: Paysend
Our data shows that Paysend came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into US Dollar in 57.1% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to USD money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-US Dollar transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 11 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Zimbabwe.
When speed matters, Paysend is your best choice for sending into Zimbabwe from the United Kingdom.
Transfer a large amount of money
Wise is the strongest option for large transfers of the 11 money transfer companies tested.
Whatever the reason is for the transfer, sending large amounts of money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Our data shows Wise as the best choice for sending large sums of money to Zimbabwe from the United Kingdom.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to Zimbabwe from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-USD mid-market rate is 1.2681 USD per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more US Dollar for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-USD mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 1.2896 USD per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 1.3409 and a low of 1.2474.
WorldRemit is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
Often the GBP-USD exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to Zimbabwe.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. WorldRemit currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 2.66 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 US Dollar is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from Zimbabwe. The higher the total amount received in Zimbabwe, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to US Dollar
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and USD can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe, the average numbers are:
GBP to USD saw an average 1.2896 USD mid-market rate.
The highest point was 1.3409 USD, while the lowest was 1.2474 USD.
11 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
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Funding your United Kingdom to Zimbabwe transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as WorldRemit for transfers from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is WorldRemit.
With an average fee of GBP2.79 to send money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe, WorldRemit offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Wise.
Wise is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
Credit cards
Wise is the best money transfer company of the 11 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe
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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to USD.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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