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Transfer Guide

🇺🇸 United States \u2192 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

How to send money from United States to United Kingdom

Estimated Time

1–3 business days

Currencies

USD \u2192 GBP

Primary Method

SWIFT wire transfer

What You Need

To send money from United States to United Kingdom, you\u2019ll need the recipient’s sort code (6 digits, format XX-XX-XX), their account number (8 digits), and the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code.

Step by Step

  1. Gather recipient details \u2014 Collect the recipient’s sort code (6 digits, format XX-XX-XX), their account number (8 digits), and the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code. Double-check every character to avoid delays.
  2. Verify the details \u2014 Use BankCheck to validate uk sort code before sending.
  3. Choose a transfer method \u2014 Options include SWIFT wire transfer, Online transfer service.
  4. Review and confirm \u2014 Check the exchange rate, fees, and estimated delivery time (1–3 business days) before confirming.

Transfer Methods

  • SWIFT wire transfer
  • Online transfer service

Good to Know

UK banks accept both IBAN and sort code + account number for incoming international transfers. Your US bank will typically require the SWIFT/BIC code and the recipient’s IBAN or sort code.

Verify Before Sending

Always validate bank details before initiating a transfer. A single wrong character can delay or redirect your payment.

Validate UK Sort Code \u2192

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🇺🇸 \u2192 🇩🇪 Germany

1–3 business days

🇺🇸 \u2192 🇮🇳 India

1–4 business days

🇺🇸 \u2192 🇲🇽 Mexico

1–3 business days

🇺🇸 \u2192 🇫🇷 France

1–3 business days

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