{"id":198943,"date":"2019-05-31T08:32:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T07:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=198943"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:00:47","slug":"how-do-i-transfer-money-overseas-from-my-bank-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/how-do-i-transfer-money-overseas-from-my-bank-account","title":{"rendered":"How to transfer money overseas from a bank account"},"content":{"rendered":"

With growing competition, the best ways to transfer money overseas from a bank account may no longer be through your bank. Other traditional options, like sending cash, a cheque or even a money order are also outdated \u2013 and risky. Many money transfer services will offer a better rate than your bank, all from the convenience of your home. Discover how to transfer money internationally for less, sometimes in as little as a few minutes.<\/p>

How can I transfer money internationally between banks?<\/h3>

There are three main ways to transfer money overseas from a bank account, and some of them offer additional options like delivery for cash pickup:<\/p>

  1. Set up a new recipient in your online\/mobile banking arrange the transfer yourself.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t mind the potentially high fees (which may be hidden in a poor exchange rate), this is likely to be the easiest \u2013 but not necessarily fastest \u2013 option.<\/li>
  2. Use a specialist money transfer service.<\/strong> Services dedicated to sending money internationally can usually beat the rates and fees offered by your bank (and often the transfer speeds too). You transfer the money to their UK account and give them your recipient\u2019s details, and they take care of the rest. Some of these services (e.g. Western Union) can arrange cash pick-ups in the local currency.<\/li>
  3. Go to your nearest branch and arrange the transfer in person.<\/strong> Physically going to the bank to send your money internationally may be the least convenient option, but you may appreciate having a human steering you through the process. As with using arranging the transfer entirely yourself through your internet\/mobile banking, it\u2019s unlikely to be the option representing the best value, as banks tend to charge high fees or give poor exchange rates when it comes to international transfers.<\/li><\/ol>
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