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Transfer money from the UK to United States

Save money on your international transfer to United States. We help UK customers send GBP to US Dollar, arriving safely in United States at speed.

Luke Eales
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Luke Eales
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September 30th, 2024

Overall, the best company for sending money from the UK to United States is Wise. The fastest service tends to be Wise, while Zing was often the cheapest overall for conversions from British pounds to USD.

Smarter international transfers. Destination: United States

Quickly compare United States money transfer providers & get the most US Dollar 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 US Dollar currency exchange rates

Find out how much US Dollar you can buy per £1 at today's mid-market rate.
GBPUSD Price
1 GBP1.26
50 GBP63.24
250 GBP316.22
1000 GBP1264.88
20000 GBP25297.58
USDGBP Price
1 USD0.79
50 USD39.57
250 USD197.87
1000 USD791.50
20000 USD15829.90

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Insights on GBP transfers to United States

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to United States
Wise
Total number of GB - US providers
28
Average cheapest fees & rate
Regency FX
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
TalkRemit
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise
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Send British pounds to a local US Dollar bank account in United States.

Sign up with a provider that supports UK to United States transfers
Sign up with a provider that supports UK to United States 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 United States, typically in 0-2 working days
Hit send! Your money will arrive in United States, typically in 0-2 working days

Tips for transferring funds between the UK and United States

Need to send USD at speed?

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

  • Get your documents ready and your account verified

  • Use one of our 28 recommended money transfer companies that let you transfer to USD in United States

  • Think twice before sending directly with a bank

The true cost of converting GBP to US Dollars

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

  • Factoring in both these costs, my research showed that Regency FX came in cheapest overall out of 28 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.