Send money from the United Kingdom

You can transfer money via WorldRemit from United Kingdom to 130+ destinations across the world. Please click on any link below for more information.

For more general information on how WorldRemit works and how you can create a transfer, please visit our Getting Started pages.

How do I pay for my transfer from the United Kingdom?

When sending money from the United Kingdom, you can pay for your transfer using any of the the following ways:

  • Debit, credit or pre-paid cards

    • The maximum send amount per 24 hours is GBP 50,000

    • The maximum send amount per transaction is GBP 8,000

    • Click on the link for more information on card payments.

  • Apple Pay

  • Bank Account Transfer


What type of document do you accept to verify my identity from the United Kingdom?

The type of document we require will vary upon what we need to clarify.

  • If we need to verify your name and date of birth we can accept the following:

    • Current passport

    • Current European Driving Licence

    • Current European residence permit

    • Click the link to upload your photo ID now.

  • If we need to verify your address we can accept the following:

    • Utility bill

      • Landline telephone bill *

      • Mobile telephone bill *

      • Electricity bill *

      • Gas bill *

      • Water bill *

      • Internet bill *

      • Council rates bill *

    • Other documents

      • Bank statement

      • Utility Bill

      • Any of the above photo ID documents that include your address

    • Click the link to upload address documents now.

* All documents and bills need to be no more than 6 months old. Documents older than this will not be accepted. Documents must be issued and / or certified by authorities within the United Kingdom. Documents issued and / or certified by authorities from countries other than the United Kingdom will not be accepted.

Why do I need to provide ID from the United Kingdom?

Every customer needs to have their identity verified at some stage when using WorldRemit. Part of this process involves photo ID and address verification.

How can I send you my ID from the United Kingdom?

Click here to upload your documents now.

Where can I transfer money to from the United Kingdom?

You can transfer money to 130+ destinations in the world, and in various payout options including mobile money transfers, cash pickup, bank transfers and airtime top-up so it is always convenient for your recipient. Please refer to our Send To pages for more information.

Is there anything else I need to know when sending from the United Kingdom?

The type of document we require will vary upon what we need to clarify.

  • If you are providing photo ID, it needs to include the following:

    • Your photograph

    • Your full name

    • Your date of birth

    • The expiry date (the documents MUST NOT be expired)

    • The two lines of letters and numbers at the bottom of the document (The MRZ)

  • If you are proving proof of address, it needs to include the following:

    • Your full name

    • Your full current residential address

  • Please send a high quality image. If the image is unclear we may ask for another copy.

  • We need to see the full document including all four corners. If we cannot see the full document we may ask for another copy.


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