There are different ways to send money abroad:

Bank Transfer

The bank is the traditional method of sending money abroad; but banks offer the most expensive exchange rates and have fees and charges you will not find elsewhere..

International Cheque

Probably the slowest method of sending money to another country. You will be charged by your bank or post office for the cheque and the recipient will also have to pay a charge to cash the cheque.

Online Transfer Specialists

Dedicated transfer companies have grown rapidly over the past two decades alongside the digital revolution. They offer quicker transactions with better exchange rates and lower fees than banks. There are two types: traditional FOREX transfers or Peer 2 Peeer transfers. These companies offer the best value for international money transfers. The most common method of payment is into a bank account.

Cash Pickups Abroad

Some online transfer companies will send money abroad to be collected as cash. Useful if the recipient is in another country without a bank account. However, the "pickup point" has to be paid and this tends to become a more expensive option than a transfer direct into a bank account.

Paypal

With its origins as an online global payment processor Paypal has become increasingly popular for sending money to another country. Its fees are cheaper than a bank but more expensive than the dedicated transfer companies. Paypals downfall is its problem with fraud.

We are the money transfer service for hard-working people.

We believe you deserve more, which is why we offer great rates, low fees and a hassle-free way to send money abroad.

Provider Type: Forex

Regulators: 3D Secure; Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); licensed by HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs); certified by German Technischer Überwachungsverein, Technical Inspection Association (TUV).

HQ: London, United Kingdom

Founded: 2012

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, 

Customer Service: Email and Chat (9am-6pm GMT)

Tech: Website and mobile app

Funds to Azimo: Bank Transfer or Credit/Debit Card

Funds from Azimo: Bank Transfer, Cash, Mobile Money

Transparent fees and competative rates. As an on-line company Azimo has reduced overheads and is a lot cheaper than banks. At the same time Azimo has found partnerships with many large bank groups to offer cash pick-up points.

Exchange rates charged by Azimo range between 0.1 - 2.25%, banks charge 5 - 10%. Equally Azimos fees are low, about a fifth of a banks fees. Expect an additional fee for paying through a credit/debit card.

Azimo states that in most cases transfers are completed the same day. However, an exact delivery time is given upon requesting the transfer, as it depends on countries/currencies involved and the method of payment. 

Delivery time is calculated in working days and excludes holidays - so a transfer initiated on a Friday afternoon may only be processed the following Monday morning.

You can only send money FROM the UK, the Eurozone, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Poland.

Azimo transfers to the following countries and currencies (some local currencies are not accepted, if this is the case the currency code is not displayed. Transfers are still possible but in EUR, AUD or USD).

Registration to Azimo is free and can be completed online within minutes. Proof of address is required.

You can pay into your Azimo account by bank transfer or by credit card (there may be additional charges for credit/debit cards).

Azimo will transfer into another bank or as cash to one of 300,000 collection points or as Mobile Money (Mobile wallet transfers or Mobile airtime top-up).

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