What is the cheapest way to send GBP to Europe?

The cheapest option for GBP to EUR transfers depends on the amount and current rates. Crypto rails (USDC on Stellar or Tron) often cost under 1% all-in, while traditional fintechs typically charge 1–3%. Use RemitRoutes to compare live fees across 15+ providers — free, no signup.

How long does a GBP to EUR transfer take?

GBP to Europe transfer speeds vary by provider. Crypto rails typically settle in under 5 minutes. Fintech services like Wise take 1–2 business days. Traditional bank wires take 2–5 business days. RemitRoutes shows delivery time alongside fees so you can compare both.

Are there hidden fees when sending GBP to Europe?

Yes — many banks and remittance services hide their margin in the exchange rate. A provider advertising "zero fees" may still charge 1–3% through an unfavourable rate. RemitRoutes shows the all-in cost: transfer fee plus FX markup combined as a single percentage, so you can compare providers on equal footing.

Can I use cryptocurrency to send GBP to Europe?

Yes. Crypto rails (USDC on Stellar, Tron, Solana, and other blockchains) are available for GBP to EUR transfers. The path converts your GBP to USDC, sends it via blockchain, and a local exchange converts it to EUR for the recipient. This route often costs under 1% all-in — significantly less than traditional remittance providers for many corridors.

Send GBP to Europe — Compare 60 Providers

Sending $1,000 GBP. Rates updated 8h ago from live APIs — never estimated.

Provider	Type	Recipient Gets	All-In Fee	Speed
✦ Instarem	Traditional	1,155.07 EUR	-0.63% (crypto premium)	Unknown
Wise	Traditional	1,154.99 EUR	-0.63% (crypto premium)	1-2 business days
Starling Bank	Traditional	1,148.73 EUR	-0.08% (crypto premium)	Unknown
Remitly	Traditional	1,146.35 EUR	0.12%	Unknown
✦ Kraken	Crypto	1,146.12 EUR	0.14%	~5 seconds
Wise	Traditional	1,144.86 EUR	0.25%	1-2 business days
Wise	Traditional	1,144.8 EUR	0.26%	1-2 business days
Instarem	Traditional	1,143.16 EUR	0.40%	Unknown
Instarem	Traditional	1,143.16 EUR	0.40%	Unknown
✦ Kraken	Crypto	1,140.33 EUR	0.65%	~5 seconds
✦ Kraken	Crypto	1,140.33 EUR	0.65%	~5 seconds
Moneygram	Traditional	1,139.23 EUR	0.75%	Unknown
Starling Bank	Traditional	1,137.06 EUR	0.93%	Unknown
Starling Bank	Traditional	1,137.06 EUR	0.93%	Unknown
Skrill	Traditional	1,136.86 EUR	0.95%	Unknown
Moneygram	Traditional	1,136.78 EUR	0.96%	Unknown
Moneygram	Traditional	1,136.78 EUR	0.96%	Unknown
Western Union	Traditional	1,136.08 EUR	1.02%	Unknown
Monese	Traditional	1,136.08 EUR	1.02%	Unknown
Remitly	Traditional	1,135.67 EUR	1.06%	Minutes
Remitly	Traditional	1,135.67 EUR	1.06%	Minutes
HSBC	Traditional	1,133.42 EUR	1.25%	Unknown
NatWest	Traditional	1,132.33 EUR	1.35%	Unknown
RBS	Traditional	1,132.33 EUR	1.35%	Unknown
OFX	Traditional	1,130.79 EUR	1.48%	Unknown
Barclays	Traditional	1,127.53 EUR	1.76%	Unknown
Skrill	Traditional	1,126.56 EUR	1.85%	Unknown
Skrill	Traditional	1,126.56 EUR	1.85%	Unknown
Monese	Traditional	1,126.09 EUR	1.89%	Unknown
Monese	Traditional	1,126.09 EUR	1.89%	Unknown
Western Union	Traditional	1,126 EUR	1.90%	Unknown
Western Union	Traditional	1,126 EUR	1.90%	Unknown
HSBC	Traditional	1,123.94 EUR	2.08%	Unknown
HSBC	Traditional	1,123.94 EUR	2.08%	Unknown
NatWest	Traditional	1,123.29 EUR	2.13%	Unknown
RBS	Traditional	1,123.29 EUR	2.13%	Unknown
NatWest	Traditional	1,123.29 EUR	2.13%	Unknown
RBS	Traditional	1,123.29 EUR	2.13%	Unknown
Santander UK	Traditional	1,121.24 EUR	2.31%	Unknown
Nationwide	Traditional	1,120.02 EUR	2.42%	Unknown
OFX	Traditional	1,118.49 EUR	2.55%	Unknown
OFX	Traditional	1,118.49 EUR	2.55%	Unknown
Barclays	Traditional	1,117.83 EUR	2.61%	Unknown
Barclays	Traditional	1,117.83 EUR	2.61%	Unknown
Halifax	Traditional	1,117.39 EUR	2.65%	Unknown
Lloyds	Traditional	1,117.23 EUR	2.66%	Unknown
Xoom	Traditional	1,113.71 EUR	2.97%	Unknown
Santander UK	Traditional	1,111.41 EUR	3.17%	Unknown
Santander UK	Traditional	1,111.41 EUR	3.17%	Unknown
Lloyds	Traditional	1,108.08 EUR	3.46%	Unknown
Lloyds	Traditional	1,108.08 EUR	3.46%	Unknown
Halifax	Traditional	1,107.78 EUR	3.49%	Unknown
Halifax	Traditional	1,107.78 EUR	3.49%	Unknown
PayPal	Traditional	1,106.59 EUR	3.59%	Unknown
Xoom	Traditional	1,104.67 EUR	3.76%	Unknown
Nationwide	Traditional	1,104.67 EUR	3.76%	Unknown
Xoom	Traditional	1,104.67 EUR	3.76%	Unknown
Nationwide	Traditional	1,104.67 EUR	3.76%	Unknown
PayPal	Traditional	1,096.95 EUR	4.43%	Unknown
PayPal	Traditional	1,096.95 EUR	4.43%	Unknown

Updated every 6 hours from real APIs (Wise, CCXT, CoinGecko). No data is estimated or hardcoded. See methodology · Compare live rates