How to send money to Italy
Find the best exchange rate and low fees when you send money to Italy from the UK.
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Enter the amount you wish to transfer to Italy into our table below, then pick the provider that suits you best. Our tables lets you compare transfer speed, fees, rates and more.
Want to send up to £10,000 to Italy?
These providers specialise in offering low rates to people sending amounts below £10,000.
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Want to send over £10,000 to Italy?
These providers specialise in offering low rates to people sending amounts over £10,000.
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How to send money to Italy in 3 quick steps
- Choose a provider. Compare rates and transfer fees in our table. Then pick the best provider for your needs.
- Create an account. Click the button in the table to head to the provider’s site. There you’ll be asked to enter your information, which may include providing identification, a phone number, an address and bank details.
- Pick your payment method. Choose to pay from your bank account, credit card or debit card. After you make a transfer the money will be deposited into your recipient’s account in Italy or sent to a cash pick up location.
How do I compare money transfer companies when sending money to Italy?
As with any product, you’ll find the best deal by shopping around. When you’re using our table to compare, keep the following in mind:
- Exchange rate and fees. Make sure you compare both. While one company might offer a great rate, it might charge higher fees. On the other hand, a company offering a poorer rate may have low or zero fees. Equally, some providers will waive fees if you’re transferring a larger amount.
- Pick up methods. Some transfer companies require that you transfer funds to the recipient’s bank account. Others give recipients the option of picking up cash, which can be particularly useful if the recipient does not have a bank account.
- Transfer methods. If you’re dealing with a mainstream bank you can visit a branch to transfer funds. Otherwise, depending on the service provider you choose, you can transfer funds over the phone, on an app, online, at stores or at specific kiosks.
- Transfer time. If the recipient needs money in a hurry, your best bet is to look for a service that allows cash pickups because this method normally takes no more than a day. Bank account transfers can take between one and five business days.
- Minimum transfer amounts. The minimum you can transfer can vary from one service provider to the next. While some may let you transfer as little as one Great Britain pound, some others have minimum limits as high as £1,000.
- Customer service. If you plan on transferring money to Italy on an ongoing basis, you may want to look for a company that offers high levels of customer service, along with support via phone, chat and email.
Global Reach
Send money overseas in a few simple steps
Lock in your exchange rate for up to two years
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WorldRemit
Use the code 3FREE to pay no fees on your first three money transfers
Choose how you want to send your money - via bank transfer, cash pickup or mobile money
Instant money transfers available
Currencies Direct
Currencies Direct make moving money abroad simple, swift and secure.
Great rates, no fees and expert support whether you transfer online, over the phone or by app.
Available in more than 200 countries and 40 currencies
TransferWise
Sign up and start sending money within minutes with this peer-to-peer transfer service
Transfer money at the mid-market exchange rate
No hidden fees
Transfers from pounds typically only take one day
Ask an Expert
Can a non Italian visitor pick up a Moneygramm with just their passport? Or do they need additional identification to pick it up?
Hi Bre,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
You’ll need the following in order to receive your money transfer from Moneygram:
– Government-issued identification (ID) that displays your legal name
– Reference number – request the reference number from the person who sent the money transfer
Please note that the name on the transfer record, completed by the person sending the transfer, must exactly match the name as it appears on the official ID. And requirements vary by country so please ask your local MoneyGram agent for details about their process and procedures.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
How to pick up money transfers for a visitor to Italy?
Hi Bre,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
It would depend on how the money was transferred. Money transfer companies such as Western Union and MoneyGram let you send money to bank accounts and cash pickup locations. A list of cash pick up locations are listed on the page.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle