England.pl charges £3 for transfers under £100, but all transfers over £100 are free.
It also adds a margin to the mid-market exchange rate, but at the time of writing (14 February 2020), this was quite small compared with some other UK-to-Poland transfer services.
Available currencies
England.pl is exclusively for sending money from the UK to Poland, so only offers GBP to PLN transfers.
What types of transfers can you make with England.pl?
England.pl lets you send money to all zloty bank accounts in Poland. Once you go through its online verification process, you can transfer up to £10,000 a day.
How long does a transfer with England.pl take?
England.pl claims that transactions are usually carried out within an hour of payment. Payments made before 2pm will be sent to the recipient’s zloty account on the same day. Those made after 2pm will be in the recipient’s account by the next working day at the latest.
What payment methods does England.pl accept?
If you’re sending less than £100, you can pay by card, but it includes a £3 fee. If it’s over £100, then you’ll need to pay by bank transfer.
Transfers typically take
1 day
Is England.pl safe to use?
Regulation: Regulated by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF).
Security: Encryption, SSL with 128-bit encryption, GeoTrust certified, GG codes (which is like two-factor authentication).
Established: 2005.
Customers: More than 70,000*.
Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, based on more than 100 reviews*.
*According to England.pl and Trustpilot on 14 February 2020.
England.pl is owned by Fintecom, which is regulated by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF).
How does England.pl make money?
England.pl makes money by charging transfer fees. It also adds a small margin to the interbank exchange rate, which is why the exchange rate you might see on Google is slightly different to the one England.pl is quoting.
How to register an account and make your first money transfer
Click on “Register” in the top right-hand corner.
Choose your account type (e.g. whether you’re an individual or a business, and whether you’re sending money from the UK or Poland). Then add your email address, create a password and enter the verification password.
You’ll then be sent an email asking you to verify your account. Click on the link and it will then email you a code, which you need to enter in the box on the website.
You’ll be taken to your Client Panel where you then need to fill in more details.
This includes your name, address, date and place of birth and phone number. The GG number is an optional extra two-step authentication.
Choose the country you’re transferring to (Poland or England), their name, surname, address and bank details. The GG number is an optional extra two-step authentication.
After you’ve clicked on “Save receivers and define payments”, you can submit a transfer order, including how much you’d like to send and how you’d like the recipient to get the money. If you’re transferring more than £1,000, you’ll need to provide proof of identity, such as your passport or driving licence.
Deposit the money into England.pl’s bank account or pay by card. You and the recipient will get automatic confirmation that the transfer has taken place.
What is England.pl?
England.pl has been running money transfers between the UK and Poland since 2005, transferring £75 million a year for more than 70,000 registered customers.
It says its aim is to make life easier for all Polish people living in the UK by offering simple, cheap and fast transfers between the two countries.
In a nutshell
Pros
No transfer fees for some transfers. You avoid transfer fees only if you’re sending more than £100.
Competitive exchange rates. You can check out live rates on its homepage.
Fast transfers. If you send money before 2pm, the recipient will get it on the same day.
Secure sign-up. Extra measures include email and two-step verification.
Live chat and Skype instant messaging. The customer service team is available from 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Cons
£3 fee for payments under £100. The fee can be problematic if you want to pay for utility bills.
No cash pick-up. You can only make bank transfers.
Poland/UK only. The service is only for sending money between the two countries.
Potential language issues. Its website is translated clearly into English, but be aware the support team is based in Poland.
How does England.pl compare to other services?
Table: sorted by a combination of service offering and the amount your recipient will receive
The table below shows the fees and exchange rates you can expect from other money transfer specialists compared with England.pl. Compare it with the other providers to see if it’s the best option for you to send money to Poland.
Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.
The support team is available on live chat, instant messaging via Skype, over the phone and via email during business hours. Bear in mind that the team is based in Poland.
Yes, England.pl claims to offer the fastest free transfers on the market for business partners and offers access to its exchange platform, live exchange rate and a dedicated currency dealer.
Anna Kierstan is an associate editor at Finder, specialising in money transfers and cryptocurrency. She has more than 15 years’ experience in publishing and journalism, working as an editor for brands including HSBC, Which?, NFU Mutual, Weight Watchers and AXA. She has a first-class degree in Linguistics and Philosophy from University College London and Masters degrees in Journalism and Translation. She likes to collect art and animals.
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