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Looking for the best way to send money from the United Kingdom to family, friends or businesses in Bulgaria (or even to your own bank account)? Don't head straight to your British bank - turn to online money transfer services instead. They nearly always offer better exchange rates and lower fees - which means for the same amount of pounds you send, the recipient will receive more levs.
Compare ways of sending money to Bulgaria
Use our table below to compare services that send money from the UK to Bulgaria. Compare the money transfer providers' fees and speeds, then click "Go to site" when you've found the best one to send your Pounds to Bulgaria.
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How to send money to Bulgaria from the United Kingdom
Here's our simple process for sending a money transfer to Bulgaria as a cash pickup or bank transfer - the two options are similar:
- Compare your options. Use our table above to find a money transfer provider that sends GBP to Bulgaria. One may be better for cash pickups while another might be better suited to a bank transfer. Once you've found the best one for your requirements, click Go to site.
- Register for an account. You'll need to give your name, address, contact details, proof of ID and method of payment.
- Provide recipient details. Enter your recipient's name and contact information. If you're sending straight to their Bulgarian bank account, you'll need the account number, SWIFT or IBAN plus their bank branch's address.
- Enter the transfer amount. Check you're happy with the fees, exchange rates and transfer speed, then enter the amount you wish to send. Many services give the amount of Bulgarian Lev your recipient should receive, so double check this.
- Complete your transfer. Send your money transfer to Bulgaria. Keep any reference number safe so you can track your transfer - your recipient may need it too.
If you send to a Bulgarian bank account, your recipient will need to wait for the funds to arrive. For a cash pick up, your Bulgarian recipient will need to show some form of photo ID in order to pick up the funds. It's also important that you give them the transaction reference number to streamline the process.
For larger transfer amounts, you may need to phone the agent location to ensure it has enough cash available.
Ways to send and receive money
How to decide which option is best for you to send money to Bulgaria.
- Bank deposit. Most major banks in the UK let you wire money to banks in Bulgaria. However, you might get weaker exchange rates and pay higher fees all for the privilege of a slower transfer.
- Online money transfer services. Online companies like make international money transfers to Bulgaria easy with bank transfers or cell phone top ups often offered as easy delivery options.
- Transfer agents across the UK. Many transfer providers have locations dotted all across the UK, making it easy for you to send money that can be easily picked up in similar agent locations in Bulgaria.
- Cheques and money orders. If speed is not an issue, you can always pick up an international cheque from your bank or the Royal Mail to send to Bulgaria.
- Cash pick-up. you to collect cash, even if you don't have a bank account in Bulgaria.
- Bank deposit. If you have a Bulgarian bank account, you can have money transferred directly into this without having to make any trips to a money transfer agent location.
- PayPal. The Xoom app allows you to receive money from the United Kingdom onto your cell phone, into your Bulgarian bank account, or as a cash pick-up.
- Cheques and money orders. Both personal cheques and money orders can be sent directly to you where you live but these tend to be the slower options.
What documents do I need to transfer money to Bulgaria?
To send money from the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, you'll need the following:
1. Photo identification
Most providers require a driver's licence, passport or other British government-issued ID. You can send transfers without the above but may need to give alternate ID instead.
2. Payment method
Your options depend on the provider's services. Popular methods include cash, debit or credit card payments, bank account transfers and personal cheques.
3. Recipient information
You'll need their name (matching their ID) plus contact details. If sending to a Bulgarian bank account, you'll need the a/c number, SWIFT|IBAN and branch details.
What documents do I need to receive money in Bulgaria?
To collect money in person in Bulgaria, the recipient will need:
1. Transfer number
The reference number - sometimes called a PIN, MTCN or tracking number.
2. Government-issued ID
A official ID, such as a Bulgarian passport or driving licence.
3. The transfer amount
To know how much has been sent, usually to within 10% of the total.
4. Sender information
The sender's name and address and the country from where the money was sent.
How much does it cost to send money to Bulgaria from the UK?
The cost of sending money to Bulgaria from the United Kingdom depends on the exchange rate between GBP to BGN, the fees, how you want your recipient to receive your transfer and the turnaround time:
- Exchange rates. The mid-market rate is the rate banks and transfer services use to trade between one another. It is the best rate that you can get. But not all money transfer providers offer you this mid-market rat so compare the exchange rate you're offered to the mid-market rate and look for the smallest difference.
- Transfer fees. Are you being charged a flat fee or a percentage of your transfer amount? For example, a provider offering to transfer your money to Bulgaria for a flat or low fee might work out better if you plan to send a large amount.
- Transfer speed. If you need your transfer to arrive quickly, you can pay for a quick delivery. Companies such as offer instant cash pickups but may charge more. If you're not in a rush, online money transfer services can offer the best value, usually getting your money to Bulgaria faster and cheaper than banks.
- Transfer limits. Find out how much you can send with each service. For example, one provider may have a send limit of £10,000 while another may allow you to transfer up to £1 million. For smaller transfers, check the fees. For large transfers, look harder at the exchange rate. Some providers encourage large transfers with low fees.
- Transfer type. Does your recipient have a Bulgarian bank account or is cash or cell phone top up the better option? Each transfer type will have different fees. For example, instant cash pickups tend to be more expensive than bank transfers.
- Discounts. Some providers may offer you a free transfer simply for signing up while others may offer you a discount if you transfer more than a certain amount.
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