Send money from UK to Somalia
Comparing 2 providers for 1,000 GBP → USD
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Remitly
Fee £1.99 · Rate 1.2873
$1,285
your recipient gets
| Provider | Fee | Rate | Spread | Recipient gets† | Speed | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RemitlyBest value 🎁 No fees on your first transfer Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay | £1.99 | 1.2873 | 2.97% | $1,284.74 | 22h | Send now |
Rate shown for: Bank account Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent) | £13.99* | 1.2925 | 2.57% | $1,274.42 | — | Send now |
🎁 No fees on your first transfer
Delivery & payment details
Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit · mobile wallet
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay
Delivery & payment details
Rate shown for: Bank account
Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Cash (agent)
Updated October 15, 2026 at 08:28 AM UTC
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What we've measured on GBP → USD
Across 39 days of our own recorded quotes, the gap between the best and worst provider on this corridor has run at a median of 2.7% (widest single day: 2.8%). On a 1,000 GBP transfer that is the difference between the best and worst choice.
The best provider has changed 4 times in that window, across 2 different providers (wise has led on the most days). This corridor is genuinely competitive, so the cheapest option today may not be the cheapest next week.
Provider rates on this corridor are measured against the European Central Bank's daily euro reference rates.
Recipients in Somalia can be paid via cash pickup, a bank account and a mobile wallet, based on what the providers above actually price for this corridor.
Figures come from our own append-only rate history, not from provider marketing. See the methodology and rate trends.
GBP to USD — Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to send GBP to USD?
Remitly currently offers the best value for GBP → USD, delivering 1,285 USD for 1,000 GBP. We rank by the total amount received after fees and exchange-rate markup, updated every 4 hours. Note that the lead has changed 4 times in the last 39 days across 2 providers, so today's winner is not a permanent answer — check before each transfer.
What is the current GBP to USD exchange rate?
The best available rate is 1 GBP = 1.29 USD via Remitly. The reference (mid-market) rate is 1.33, taken from the European Central Bank's daily euro reference rates. Across 39 days of our own records, the spread between the best and worst provider on this corridor has run at a median of 2.7%. Rates are updated every 4 hours. Always confirm the final rate on the provider's site before sending.
Are there hidden fees when sending GBP to USD?
On this corridor the two costs split roughly 0.80% in visible fees and 2.77% in exchange-rate markup, averaged over the 2 providers here that publish a fee — so the markup is the larger part, about 78% of what you pay. We rank by the amount your recipient actually receives, which captures both. Learn how fees work →
Can I send GBP to a mobile wallet in Somalia?
Yes. Several providers on this page pay out to EVC Plus in Somalia. Choose your wallet as the delivery method at checkout on the provider's site — the recipient gets the money directly in their mobile-wallet balance, usually within minutes. Rankings above already account for the fee and exchange-rate markup, so the best value applies to wallet payout too.