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Azimo vs. TransferWise

Compare these providers side by side to see which is best for you.

Andrew Munro

Updated Apr 22, 2019

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Both Azimo and TransferWise want to make international money transfers cheap, fast and easy. But which does it better?

At the time of writing, Azimo only lets you send money from the UK or Europe, making TransferWise the clear winner for US senders. The fees and rates used in this comparison are accurate as of April 22, 2019.

Lower fees:
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Exchange rates:
TransferWise

Fast transfers:
Azimo

Must read: Azimo is not available in the US

Unfortunately, Azimo currently only lets you send from the UK or Europe.

I want to send

	Min. Transfer Amount	Transfer Speed	Online Transfer Fee	Rate	Amount Received	Description	CTA	Details
	$1	1 - 2 days	USD 40.00	0.829	EUR 4,110	TransferWise uses the mid-market rate and transparent fees to help you send money in 45+ currencies.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 1.00 Transfer methods Online Transfer options Regular payments, One off payments Customer service Phone, Chat, Email Available currencies AED, ARS, AUD, BDT, BGN, BRL, BWP, CAD, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CZK, DKK, EGP, EUR, GBP, GEL, GHS, HKD, HRK, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JPY, KES, KRW, LKR, MAD, MXN, MYR, NGN, NOK, NPR, NZD, PEN, PHP, PKR, PLN, RON, RUB, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, VND, XOF, ZAR, ZMW Go to site Read the full review

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Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.

Which has lower fees?

Azimo

Fees with Azimo will vary depending on how much you’re sending and where you’re sending money to and from. According to its site, the average fee is about £1.99, but less common destinations will typically have higher fees.

TransferWise

TransferWise’s fees also vary depending on how much of which currency you’re transferring where. Its fees are similar to Azimo’s but will trend significantly higher for larger transfers because the fees are percentage-based.

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Winner: Tie

Both services have fees in similar ranges. You’ll have to compare the fees for your transfer to see which is cheaper for you.

Let’s crunch the numbers: Sending €1,000 and €10,000 from Austria to the US

The table below shows how much it costs to send money from Austria to the United States with each service, so you can see how the costs will vary for each provider once you factor in the fees and the exchange rates.

Sending €1,000 from Austria to the US

	Azimo	TransferWise
Transfer fee	€2.99	€4.23
Exchange rate	1 EUR = 1.098 USD	1 EUR = 1.1257 USD
Transfer speed	1-2 days	1-2 days
Total US dollars received	US$1,094.70	US$1,120.95
Receiver gets	US$26.25 less	US$26.25 more

Sending €10,000 from Austria to the US

	Azimo	TransferWise
Transfer fee	€2.99	€34.72
Exchange rate	1 EUR = 1.098 USD	1 EUR = 1.1257 USD
Transfer speed	1-2 days	1-2 days
Total US dollars received	US$10,976.70	US$11,217.90
Receiver gets	US$241.20 less	US$241.20 more

Even with the higher fees, you still get a better deal with TransferWise on both €1,000 and €10,000 transfers.

This value for money comes courtesy of its mid-market exchange rates, which net the recipient over $25 more on smaller transfers and $241 more on a €10,000 transfer.

Which offers better exchange rates?

Azimo

Azimo’s exchange rates vary depending on where you’re sending money to and from, but will often be 2%–5% above the mid-market rate.

Here’s an example of EUR to CAD:

If the mid-market rate is 1 EUR = 1.5078 CAD
Azimo’s exchange rate might be 1 EUR = 1.444 CAD

This ends up being a margin of 4.23%.

TransferWise

TransferWise makes transfers at the mid-market rate, which is equivalent to a 0% margin. This can make an especially large difference on larger transfers.

Here’s an example of EUR to CAD:

If the mid-market rate is 1 EUR = 1.5078 CAD
TransferWise’s exchange rate might be 1 EUR = 1.5078 CAD

This ends up being a margin of 0%.

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Winner: TransferWise

TransferWise has much better exchange rates than Azimo and most other money transfer services. You won’t find better exchange rates than the mid-market one.

Which is faster?

Azimo

Transfer times with Azimo vary depending on your location and your money’s destination. It will generally take one day to make a deposit from a UK bank account or two or more days from Europe and elsewhere. Credit card deposits are generally instant but will cost more.

Once Azimo receives your money, it may take several more days to arrive at its destination, but once again this can be almost instant if you go for a cash pickup.

TransferWise

TransferWise transfer times also vary based on location and situation, although it offers express options to speed things up, albeit at extra cost, and you can also pay with a credit card for an instant deposit. But once again, this costs more.

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Winner: Azimo

Both will typically take several days with bank transfers, but by offering cash pickups in many locations, Azimo can send money faster than TransferWise can.

General features

	Payment methods	Receiving options	Maximum and minimum transfers	Transfer speeds	Currencies
Azimo	Bank transfer, credit card, debit card	Bank account, cash pickup	Minimum: GBP£10 Maximum: GBP£250,000	1-2 days	90+
TransferWise	Bank transfer, credit card, debit card	Bank account	Minimum: $1 Maximum: $199,999	1-2 days	30+

Azimo

To get started with Azimo you need to visit the website to create an account. You only need to provide some basic information if you’ll only be making smaller transfers. Once you’ve created an account, you can start sending money. You may be asked for more identification information if you’re planning on making larger transfers.

TransferWise

TransferWise requires you to create an account before you can use it. Once you have, you can start making transfers. You’ll need to provide some information about yourself before you can start using it for larger transfers.

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Bottom line

Azimo has a lot of currencies and a lot of options, but TransferWise is hard to beat for sheer value for money. Plus, Azimo isn’t available in the US.

To get the best deal on your next transfer, compare other providers against Azimo and TransferWise to find one that fits your needs.

Looking for more options?

If you’re looking for more options, the table below can help. Just enter the details of your transfer, including the amounts and currencies, and it can show you how much it may cost with different services.

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Min. Transfer Amount	Transfer Speed	Online Transfer Fee	Rate	Amount Received	Description	CTA	Details
$1,000	1 day	USD 0.00	0.82	EUR 4,102	OFX has no maximum limit transfers, with competitive exchange rates for 45+ currencies.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 1,000.00 Transfer methods Online, Phone, Bank Account to Bank Account Transfer options Regular payments, One off payments, Market orders, Forward contracts Customer service Phone, Email Available currencies AED, AUD, AZN, BGN, BHD, BND, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EGP, EUR, FJD, GBP, HKD, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JPY, KRW, KWD, LKR, MAD, MGA, MXN, MYR, NOK, NZD, OMR, PEN, PGK, PHP, PKR, PLN, RUB, SAR, SBD, SCR, SEK, SGD, THB, TOP, TRY, TWD, TZS, USD, VND, VUV, WST, XOF, XPF, ZAR Go to site Read the full review
GBP 1,000	1 - 2 days	USD 0.00	0.82	EUR 4,102	Exclusive: Minimum transfer of $1,000 for Finder readers (normally $5,000). CurrencyTransfer lets you shop around for the best exchange rate on its online marketplace.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount GBP 1,000.00 Transfer methods Online, Bank Account to Bank Account Transfer options Regular payments, One off payments, Market orders, Forward contracts Customer service Phone, Chat Available currencies AED, AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, ILS, JPY, MXN, NOK, NZD, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, USD, ZAR Go to site Read the full review
$1	Same day	USD 0.00	0.825	EUR 4,125	XE has fast transfers with no fees and a range of foreign currency tools.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 1.00 Transfer methods Online, Phone, Bank Account to Bank Account Transfer options One off payments, Market orders, Forward contracts Customer service Phone, Email Available currencies AED, AFN, ALL, AMD, ANG, AOA, ARS, AUD, AWG, AZN, BAM, BBD, BDT, BGN, BHD, BIF, BMD, BND, BOB, BRL, BSD, BTN, BWP, BZD, CAD, CDF, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CUC, CVE, CZK, DJF, DKK, DOP, DZD, EGP, ERN, ETB, EUR, FJD, FKP, GBP, GEL, GGP, GHS, GIP, GMD, GNF, GTQ, GYD, HKD, HNL, HRK, HTG, HUF, IDR, ILS, IMP, INR, IQD, IRR, ISK, JEP, JMD, JOD, JPY, KES, KGS, KHR, KMF, KPW, KRW, KWD, KYD, KZT, LAK, LBP, LKR, LRD, LSL, LYD, MAD, MDL, MGA, MKD, MMK, MNT, MOP, MUR, MVR, MWK, MXN, MYR, MZN, NAD, NGN, NIO, NOK, NPR, NZD, OMR, PAB, PGK, PHP, PKR, PLN, PYG, QAR, RON, RSD, RUB, RWF, SAR, SBD, SCR, SDG, SEK, SGD, SHP, SLL, SOS, SPL, SRD, SVC, SYP, SZL, THB, TJS, TMT, TND, TOP, TRY, TTD, TVD, TWD, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, UZS, VEF, VND, VUV, WST, XAF, XCD, XDR, XOF, XPF, YER, ZAR, ZMW, ZWD, BYN Go to site Read the full review
$10	Within an hour	USD 1.99	0.812	EUR 4,059	Special offers like free transfers and better exchange rates available for new customers. Remitly has quick, affordable transfers around the world, with both express and economy options.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 10.00 Transfer methods Online, Bank Account to Bank Account, Cash Transfer Transfer options N/A Customer service Phone, Chat, Email Available currencies ALL, AMD, ARS, AZN, BAM, BDT, BGN, BIF, BOB, BRL, BSD, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CZK, DOP, EGP, ETB, EUR, FJD, GEL, GHS, GMD, GNF, GTQ, GYD, HNL, HRK, HTG, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JMD, JOD, JPY, KES, KGS, KHR, KMF, KRW, KZT, LKR, LRD, MAD, MDL, MGA, MKD, MMK, MWK, MXN, MYR, NIO, NPR, PAB, PEN, PHP, PKR, PLN, PYG, RON, RSD, RUB, RWF, SLL, SRD, SVC, THB, TJS, TND, TRY, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, UZS, VND, XAF, XOF, ZAR, ZMW, BYN Go to site Read the full review
$1	1 - 2 days	USD 40.00	0.829	EUR 4,110	TransferWise uses the mid-market rate and transparent fees to help you send money in 45+ currencies.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 1.00 Transfer methods Online Transfer options Regular payments, One off payments Customer service Phone, Chat, Email Available currencies AED, ARS, AUD, BDT, BGN, BRL, BWP, CAD, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CZK, DKK, EGP, EUR, GBP, GEL, GHS, HKD, HRK, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JPY, KES, KRW, LKR, MAD, MXN, MYR, NGN, NOK, NPR, NZD, PEN, PHP, PKR, PLN, RON, RUB, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, VND, XOF, ZAR, ZMW Go to site Read the full review
$1	Within an hour	USD 3.99	0.825	EUR 4,123	WorldRemit sends money to 110+ countries for bank-to-bank deposits, cash pick-ups or mobile top-ups.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount 1.00 Transfer methods Online, Bank Account to Bank Account, Cash Transfer Transfer options One off payments Customer service Phone, Email Available currencies AED, ALL, AMD, AOA, ARS, AUD, BAM, BBD, BDT, BGN, BHD, BIF, BOB, BRL, BWP, CAD, CDF, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CVE, CZK, DKK, DOP, EGP, ETB, EUR, FJD, GBP, GEL, GHS, GMD, GNF, GTQ, HKD, HNL, HRK, HTG, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, ISK, JMD, JOD, KES, KGS, KHR, KMF, KRW, KWD, KYD, KZT, LAK, LKR, LRD, LSL, MAD, MDL, MGA, MRO, MUR, MVR, MWK, MXN, MYR, MZN, NAD, NGN, NIO, NOK, NPR, NZD, OMR, PAB, PEN, PHP, PKR, PLN, PYG, RON, RUB, RWF, SCR, SEK, SGD, SLL, SOS, SRD, THB, TJS, TND, TOP, TRY, TZS, UGX, USD, UYU, VND, WST, XAF, XCD, XOF, ZAR, ZMW, BYN Go to site Read the full review
USD 10,000	1 - 2 days	N/A	N/A	N/A	Dunbridge Financial offers diverse transfer options to more than 120 countries. Powered by Currencycloud.	Go to site	Compare	Show details	Details Minimum transfer amount USD 10,000.00 Transfer methods Online, Phone, Bank Account to Bank Account Transfer options Regular payments, One off payments, Market orders, Forward contracts Customer service Phone, Chat, Email Available currencies AED, AFN, ALL, AMD, ARS, AUD, AZN, BAM, BDT, BGN, BHD, BIF, BMD, BOB, BRL, BWP, BYR, CAD, CHF, CNY, COP, CRC, CZK, DKK, DOP, DZD, EGP, ETB, EUR, FJD, GBP, GEL, GHS, GMD, GTQ, HKD, HNL, HRK, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, IQD, ISK, JMD, JOD, JPY, KES, KGS, KHR, KMF, KRW, KWD, LAK, LBP, LKR, LRD, MAD, MDL, MGA, MKD, MMK, MNT, MOP, MUR, MVR, MXN, MYR, MZN, NGN, NIO, NOK, NPR, NZD, OMR, PEN, PGK, PHP, PKR, PLN, QAR, RON, RSD, RUB, RWF, SAR, SBD, SCR, SEK, SGD, SLL, THB, TJS, TND, TRY, TTD, TWD, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, VND, VUV, WST, XOF, XPF, YER, ZAR, ZMW Go to site Read the full review