Question 1

What is the cheapest way to send GBP to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest option for GBP to KRW 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.

Question 2

How long does a GBP to KRW transfer take?

Accepted Answer

GBP to South Korea 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.

Question 3

Are there hidden fees when sending GBP to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Can I use cryptocurrency to send GBP to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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

Provider	Type	Recipient Gets	All-In Fee	Speed
✦ Instarem	Traditional	2,029,885 KRW	-0.08% (crypto premium)	Unknown
Wise	Traditional	2,025,665 KRW	0.13%	1-2 business days
Remitly	Traditional	2,018,540 KRW	0.48%	Unknown
✦ Bithumb	Crypto	1,997,825.54 KRW	1.50%	~1 second
Upbit	Crypto	1,992,647.51 KRW	1.76%	~3 seconds
Western Union	Traditional	1,986,456.25 KRW	2.06%	Unknown
Xoom	Traditional	1,970,607.5 KRW	2.84%	Unknown
OFX	Traditional	1,958,380 KRW	3.44%	Unknown

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