Send money from 🇺🇸 United States to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
To send $100 from United States to United Kingdom, Remitly has the lowest total cost we recorded: 0.34%, fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the interbank rate. 6 providers compared below, each with its collection date.
Providers recorded
Rates collected automatically · latest reading November 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM
- BESTRemitly
You receive
£73.98
- Fee
- Free
- Rate
- 0.7398
- Total cost
- 0.34%
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02InstaReM
Total cost 0.88% · Fee Free
£73.58
-£0.40
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03Wise
Total cost 1.56% · Fee $1.42
£73.07
-£0.91
Sendpaid link
Total cost 4.91% · Fee $1.99
£70.59
-£3.39
Senddirect link — not affiliated
Total cost 5.97% · Fee $3.99
£69.80
-£4.18
Senddirect link — not affiliated
| Provider | Rate | Fee | Total cost | You receive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEST | 0.7398 | Free | 0.34% | £73.98 | Choose direct link — not affiliated |
InstaReM -£0.40 vs best | 0.7358 | Free | 0.88% | £73.58 | Send direct link — not affiliated |
Wise -£0.91 vs best | 0.7413 | $1.42 | 1.56% | £73.07 | Send paid link |
WorldRemit -£3.39 vs best | 0.7203 | $1.99 | 4.91% | £70.59 | Send direct link — not affiliated |
Western Union -£4.18 vs best | 0.727 | $3.99 | 5.97% | £69.80 | Send direct link — not affiliated |
Quotes are collected for these exact amounts: fees do not scale the same way from one provider to another.
Why this ranking: details for the 6 providers
Remitly
£73.98 for $100 • 0.34% total cost
What the figures show
- No fee stated on this corridor
- Lowest total cost recorded on this corridor
- Cash pickup available
- Delivery time not stated
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM.
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InstaReM
£73.58 for $100 • 0.88% total cost
What the figures show
- No fee stated on this corridor
- Delivery time not stated
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 5, 2026 at 2:25 AM.
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Wise
£73.07 for $100 • 1.56% total cost
What the figures show
- Exchange rate in line with the interbank rate
- Delivery stated in under an hour
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM.
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OFX
£142 for $200 • 4.45% total cost
What the figures show
- Flat fee, whatever the amount sent
- 2.0% margin applied to the exchange rate
- Delivery time not stated
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 5, 2026 at 4:39 AM.
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WorldRemit
£70.59 for $100 • 4.91% total cost
What the figures show
- Flat fee, whatever the amount sent
- Cash pickup available
- 3.0% margin applied to the exchange rate
- Delivery time not stated
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM.
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Western Union
£69.80 for $100 • 5.97% total cost
What the figures show
- Cash pickup available
- Proportional fee: it rises with the amount
- 2.1% margin applied to the exchange rate
Findings computed from the prices recorded on November 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM.
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Mid-market rate: 1 USD = 0.7423 GBP — collected on November 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM, source open.er-api.com.
Provider quotes collected on November 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM.
For comparison, Wells Fargo would deliver £718 for $1,000 — a total cost of 3.24%.
Ranked by increasing total cost — fees and exchange-rate margin combined, measured against the mid-market rate. Affiliate revenue plays no part in this ranking.
Sources of the quotes on this page: API de comparaison publique de Wise, Catalogue de prix public Western Union.
Remitly, WorldRemit and Western Union are collected directly from their own calculators; the other providers come from the public comparison interface published by Wise. Wise appears in this comparison and is the only provider we earn a commission from.
Check the final price with the provider before sending: a quote may have changed since we collected it.
Options for United Kingdom
Cash pickup
Available within minutes at Western Union and MoneyGram locations.
Tips for sending money from United States to United Kingdom
- 1
Compare the margin on the exchange rate, not just the stated fees: that is where most of the cost sits. On the corridors we record, the best bank ranges from 0.6% to 5.2% of the amount sent — sometimes cheaper than a specialist, sometimes not.
- 2
Avoid sending at weekends: exchange rates are less favourable. Prefer business days for your transfers.
FAQ — Send money from United States to United Kingdom
What is the best way to send money from United States to United Kingdom?
The best method depends on the amount and the speed you need. Wise is generally cheapest for bank transfers. WorldRemit and Remitly send directly to mobile money. Western Union and MoneyGram suit cash pickup within minutes. Compare the recorded rates in the table above.
How long does it take to send money from United States to United Kingdom?
Delivery times differ by provider and by payout method. When a provider states an estimate, we show it in the table; when it states none, we say so rather than guess.
What are the fees for a transfer from United States to United Kingdom?
The total cost combines the stated fee and the margin applied to the exchange rate. It varies by corridor, by provider and by amount — which is why we record a quote for several amounts rather than quoting a single figure. The table above shows the recorded cost for this corridor, with its collection date.
Can I send money directly to a mobile phone in United Kingdom?
Transfers to United Kingdom are mainly made by bank transfer or cash pickup. The available methods appear in the table above.
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