Smarter international transfers. USA to the United Kingdom
The best way to send dollars to the United Kingdom from the US is different for every transaction.
This will mean getting the most Pound Sterling for the US dollars converted.
If you’re looking for a quick answer (based on a $2,000 transfer to the United Kingdom, the cheapest, fastest and top rated ways to send money from the US to the United Kingdom are:
For large transactions, we always recommend searching to ensure any tax obligations in the United Kingdom are met.
Data based on a $2,000 transfer from the United States to the United Kingdom.
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USD-GBP currency exchange rates
Find out how much GBP you can get per US Dollars at the interbank rate.
| USD | GBP Price |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 0.79 |
| 5 USD | 3.97 |
| 10 USD | 7.94 |
| 100 USD | 79.41 |
| 1000 USD | 794.14 |
| GBP | USD Price |
|---|---|
| 1 GBP | 1.26 |
| 5 GBP | 6.30 |
| 10 GBP | 12.59 |
| 100 GBP | 125.92 |
| 1000 GBP | 1259.22 |
Data on transfers between United States and United Kingdom
Ensuring the best price, and service, for US Dollar transfers to United Kingdom
To ensure we give you the best transfer between the United States and the United Kingdom we ensure we provide all customers with:
Best deals
We work with dozens of providers offering different prices on buying GBP. This is paired with the fastest speeds between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Paired together, this ensures you get the best US Dollar to GBP deal.
Only regulated providers
Every provider we work with in the United States and United Kingdom is regulated.
This aids peace of mind and safety when sending money.
Comprehensive coverage
Get the widest range of providers supporting the the United States market.
This includes being able to filter by the cheapest or fastest ways to send money from the United States to the United Kingdom.
Cheaper than banks
Banks charge too much for sending money between the United States and the United Kingdom. This is because they use intermediary services along the way, and offer worse rates on buying Pound Sterling in United States, with higher fees.
Our results will tell how much cheaper than a bank every provider is for USD to GBP transfers
Wide choice of payment and withdrawal methods
All companies offering between the United States and the United Kingdom will offer a selection of payment and withdrawal methods.
This means you can fund a transfer to the United Kingdom using a bank transfer, but have the recipient collect the GBP in cash.
For reference, our data shows the cheapest (and generally fastest) way to send money from the United States to the United Kingdom is by using a Bank transfer.
Transfer dollars to a local GBP account in the United Kingdom
Choose a provider that supports sending to Pound Sterling from the United States
Fund your transfer in the States using a bank account, or debit card, with your chosen provider
Hit send! Your US Dollars will typically convert to Pound Sterling and arrive in the United Kingdom in 0-2 working days.