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Send money to Saudi Arabia from the UK with the best exchange rates

Save money on your international transfer to Saudi Arabia.

We help UK customers find the best exchange rates for sending GBP to Saudi Riyal. Arriving safely in Saudi Arabia at speed. Compare deals with SendAbroad.

Luke Eales
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Luke Eales
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March 7th, 2025

Overall, the best company for sending money from the UK to Saudi Arabia is Wise. The fastest service tends to be Xoom, while Revolut was often the cheapest overall for conversions from British pounds to SAR.

Smarter international transfers. Destination: Saudi Arabia

Quickly compare Saudi Arabia money transfer providers & get the most Saudi Riyal for the lowest cost.

But which company should you choose?

Fast transfers at low costs, with the peace of mind that comes with UK-regulated companies.

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GBP to Saudi Riyal currency exchange rates

Find out how much Saudi Riyal you can buy per £1 at today's mid-market rate.
GBPSAR Price
1 GBP4.88
50 GBP243.90
250 GBP1219.48
1000 GBP4877.93
20000 GBP97558.54
SARGBP Price
1 SAR0.21
50 SAR10.25
250 SAR51.25
1000 SAR205.00
20000 SAR4100.10

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Insights on GBP transfers to Saudi Arabia

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia
Wise
Total number of GB - SA providers
14
Average cheapest fees & rate
Zing
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Zing
Best for debit card
Wise
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Send British pounds to a local Saudi Riyal bank account in Saudi Arabia.

Sign up with a provider that supports UK to Saudi Arabia transfers
Sign up with a provider that supports UK to Saudi Arabia transfers
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Hit send! Your money will arrive in Saudi Arabia, typically in 0-2 working days
Hit send! Your money will arrive in Saudi Arabia, typically in 0-2 working days

Tips for transferring funds between the UK and Saudi Arabia

Need to send SAR at speed?

  • Send early in the day, well before the weekend or bank holidays (don't forget to check dates in Saudi Arabia as well as the UK)

  • Get your documents ready and your account verified

  • Use one of our 14 recommended money transfer companies that let you transfer to SAR in Saudi Arabia

  • Think twice before sending directly with a bank

The true cost of converting GBP to Saudi Riyal

  • To get your total cost, you'll need to consider both transfer fees and the pound sterling to Saudi Riyal conversion markup.

  • Factoring in both these costs, my research showed that Zing came in cheapest overall out of 14 transfer services I considered.

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Luke Eales
Luke is the founder of SendAbroad and is based in London, UK. His aim with SendAbroad is to help Brits be smart with their international money moves.