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Use this table to compare quotes from transfer specialists that send money from the UK to Slovakia. Check out what your recipient would receive in Euros with each, then click “Go to site” when you’ve found the best one.

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OFFER Xe Xe	OFFER	Within minutes	From £0	Refer a friend and you'll each get a £25 Amazon voucher when they transfer over £1,000	N/A	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
OFFER CurrencyFair CurrencyFair	OFFER	24 hours	£2.50	New customers get unlimited fee-free transfers for their first 3 months. T&Cs apply.	€16,157.93	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
OFFER Revolut Revolut	OFFER	Within minutes	From £0	Sign up and get a free £10 top-up plus 1 month of Revolut Premium	N/A	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
OFFER TorFX TorFX	OFFER	24 hours	£0	Get a £50 Amazon voucher for each friend you refer who transfers £5,000 or more	€16,045.81	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
OFFER Currencies Direct Currencies Direct	OFFER	24 hours	£0	Get a £50 Amazon voucher for each friend you refer who transfers £5,000 or more	€16,048.98	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
Wise (TransferWise) Wise (TransferWise)		4 hours	£0.20		€16,167.03	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
OFX OFX		24 hours	£0		€16,125.51	Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...

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Looking for the best way to send money from the United Kingdom to family, friends or businesses in Slovakia (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 euros

How to send money to Slovakia from the United Kingdom

Here’s our simple process for sending a money transfer to Slovakia as a cash pickup or bank transfer – the two options are similar:

1. Compare your options. Use our table above to find a money transfer provider that sends GBP to Slovakia. Once you’ve found the best one for your requirements, click “Go to site”.
2. Register for an account. You’ll need to give your name, address, contact details, proof of ID and method of payment.
3. Provide recipient details. Enter your recipient’s name and contact information. If you’re sending straight to their Slovakian bank account, you’ll need the account number, SWIFT or IBAN plus their bank branch’s address.
4. 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 Euro your recipient should receive, so double check this.
5. Complete your transfer. Send your money transfer to Slovakia. Keep any reference number safe so you can track your transfer – your recipient may need it too.

If you send to a Slovakian bank account, your recipient will need to wait for the funds to arrive. For a cash pick up, your Slovakian 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.

Case Study: Michal sends money to Slovakia

Michal is spending two years working in the UK for a tech start-up, but he stays in regular contact with his elderly parents back home in Nitra. His parents need some funds to help pay off a debt to a previous landlord, so Michal plans to send them £3,500 from the UK.

Michal decides to check out an online money transfer specialist to see if it works out any cheaper than his bank

As you can see, while the transfer fee is slightly higher for the online money transfer company, it allows Michal to send an extra 126.89 EUR, which is transferred straight to his parents' VUB Banka account.

Ways to send and receive money

How to decide which option is best for you to send money to Slovakia.

Sending money to Slovakia

• Bank deposit. Most major banks in the UK let you wire money to banks in Slovakia. 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia.
• 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 Slovakia.

Receiving money in Slovakia

• Bank deposit. If you have a Slovakian bank account, you can have money transferred directly into this without having to make any trips to a money transfer agent location.
• Cash pick-up. you to collect cash, even if you don’t have a bank account in Slovakia.
• 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 Slovakia?

To send money from the United Kingdom to Slovakia, you’ll need the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Recipient information. You’ll need their name (matching their ID) plus contact details. If sending to a Slovakian bank account, you’ll need the account number, SWIFT|IBAN and branch details.

What documents do I need to receive money in Slovakia?

To collect money in person in Slovakia, the recipient will need:

• Transfer number. The reference number – sometimes called a PIN, MTCN or tracking number.
• Government-issued ID. A official ID, such as a Slovakian passport or driving licence.
• The transfer amount. To know how much has been sent, usually to within 10% of the total.
• 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 Slovakia from the UK?

The cost of sending money to Slovakia from the United Kingdom depends on the exchange rate between GBP to EUR, the fees, how you want your recipient to receive your transfer and the turnaround time.

• Exchange rates. The “mid-market” or “interbank” rate is the rate banks and transfer services use to trade between one another. It’s the best rate going, but many money transfer providers use a slightly less preferential rate and the difference covers their costs.
• 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 Slovakia 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 often pay for a faster delivery. Companies offering instant cash pickups may charge more. If you’re not in a rush, online money transfer services can offer the best value, usually getting your money to Slovakia faster and cheaper than banks. Many also let you set rate targets at which a transfer can be actioned.
• 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.

Bear in mind also that each service will have its own minimum and maximum transfer amount.

• How much money can I send online to Slovakia

  How much money you can send to Slovakia will depend on the provider you choose as each will have its own sending limits. Some may only offer small amount transfers of say, £1,000 or under, while other providers may allow you to send £10,000 or more. If you need to send a large transfer, look for a provider that has higher or no sending limits to Slovakia.

• How long will it take for my money to arrive?

  The turnaround time for a money transfer to Slovakia will depend on the provider and how you pay for the transfer. Expect your transfer to arrive within minutes if you pay cash, or with a debit or credit card. Meanwhile, paying by bank transfer can take longer – typically 1-5 days.

• Is it safe to send money to Slovakia online?

  Make sure the provider you choose is overseen by a government regulator. Most money transfer providers allow you to track your transfer, so you can monitor your cash when it’s on the move.

• Can I send money to Slovakia without a bank account?

  Yes, you can send a money transfer if neither you or your Slovakian recipient has a bank account. Look at cash transfers providers where you can pay in cash and where your recipient can collect in cash.