Best way to send money from the UK
to Tanzania
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Today’s Snapshot
Best rate
3400.00
TZS/GBP
via LemFi
You save
58,943
TZS
vs worst
Compared
5
providers
ranked
Updated:
Live snapshot · refreshes every 1 min
As of April 03, 2026, LemFi offers the best rate for GBP to TZS, delivering 3,400,000 TZS on a £1,000 transfer at a rate of 3400.0000. That's 15,688 TZS more than Wise in this comparison. LemFi also charges no transfer fee on this corridor.
We compared 5 providers: LemFi, Wise, TapTapSend, Remitly, Ria. Rankings update automatically as rates change throughout the day.
Summary
- Best on £1,000: 3,400,000 TZS via LemFi
- Receive range: 3,341,057 – 3,400,000 TZS
- Potential savings: 58,943 TZS
- Promotional offer: up to 3,388,013 TZS via Remitly (terms apply)
Best in 2026: LemFi
Right now, LemFi delivers the most TZS, around 3,400,000 TZS on £1,000. That's 58,943 TZS more than the priciest option. Compare all 5 providers in the table.
Cost Analysis: GBP to TZS
Avg FX markup
-0.66%
Rate spread
77.9234 TZS
Avg transfer fee
£20.53
Median fee
£0.00
4 of 5 providers fee-free
Fees and fee-free counts are as reported by each provider's API. Some providers embed fees in the exchange rate or add payment-method charges at checkout.
Avg recipient receives by delivery method
| Delivery method | Avg. recipient gets (TZS) |
|---|---|
| ★Bank Deposit | 3,375,084 |
| Mobile Money | 3,369,260 |
| Cash Pickup | 3,341,057 |
Transfer speed
Under 1 hour – 2 days
avg 22 hours
Market competition
Moderate
5 providers
Rate stability
volatile
SCVI 7.9
Does the transfer amount affect cost?
Yes, transfer fees on this corridor are typically fixed (£0.00–£61.63 GBP), so sending more reduces your cost as a percentage. For example, the same £0.00–£61.63 fee represents a larger slice of a £50 transfer than a £1,000 one. The average FX markup of -0.66% applies to all amounts.
How much your recipient gets at different amounts
Using the best rate right now (LemFi). For live ranking after changing amount, use the comparison table at the top.
| You send | Your recipient gets |
|---|---|
| £500 | 1,700,000 TZS |
| £1,000 | 3,400,000 TZS |
| £5,000 | 17,000,000 TZS |
GBP to TZS Exchange Rate: Today's Conversion
Snapshot refreshes every 1 min. For instant ranking after changing amount, use the comparison table at the top.
| You send (GBP) | ✓ Best (LemFi) | Worst (Ria) | You lose |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | 3,400 | 3,341 | −59 |
| £5 | 17,000 | 16,705 | −295 |
| £10 | 34,000 | 33,411 | −589 |
| £25 | 85,000 | 83,526 | −1,474 |
| £50 | 170,000 | 167,053 | −2,947 |
| £100 | 340,000 | 334,106 | −5,894 |
| £200 | 680,000 | 668,211 | −11,789 |
| £500 | 1,700,000 | 1,670,528 | −29,472 |
| £1,000 | 3,400,000 | 3,341,057 | −58,943 |
| £2,000 | 6,800,000 | 6,682,113 | −117,887 |
| £5,000 | 17,000,000 | 16,705,283 | −294,717 |
| £10,000 | 34,000,000 | 33,410,566 | −589,434 |
| £50,000 | 170,000,000 | 167,052,832 | −2,947,168 |
| £100,000 | 340,000,000 | 334,105,664 | −5,894,336 |
All-in rates include transfer fees and FX margin. “You lose” = TZS your recipient misses out on vs the best provider. Best/worst provider above are from the snapshot at page load; for live ranking use the comparison table at the top of the page. Rates refresh every 15 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way to send money from the UK to Tanzania?
The cheapest way to send money from the UK to Tanzania is through an online provider. Among the 5 available, LemFi was most often the cheapest provider in comparisons on SawaFX.com.
How much does it cost to send money from the UK to Tanzania?
If you send money with the cheapest available provider, the transfer fee for a GBP–TZS transfer is 0.0% of the transfer amount (including transfer fee and exchange rate margin).
Across all 5 providers, the average FX markup on this corridor is -0.66%. Transfer fees range from £0.00–£61.63 GBP.
In contrast, the cost of the most expensive option is 0.0%.
Is Wise a good option for sending money from the UK to Tanzania?
Wise is a popular provider. The average cost of online money transfers from the UK to Tanzania with Wise is 1.0% of the amount you send, whereas the cheapest online services have an average cost of 0.0%.
Ria is the provider that is most often the cheapest for money transfers to a cash pick-up location in Tanzania.
What's the cheapest provider to send money from the UK to a cash pick-up location in Tanzania?
Over the past 3 months, the provider that was most often the cheapest for cash pick-up transfers in Tanzania was Ria, with an average cost of 0.0% of the amount you send (includes fees + exchange rate margin).
The average total cost to send to a bank account rather than to a pick-up location during the same period was 0.0%. LemFi was the provider most often the cheapest for transfers to bank accounts in Tanzania.
What is the fastest option to send money from the UK to Tanzania?
The provider that was most often the fastest in comparisons of the past 30 days was LemFi (average fastest transfer time: Instant).
How stable is the GBP to TZS exchange rate?
The GBP/TZS exchange rate is currently rated “volatile” (SCVI score: 7.9) according to SawaFX's rate stability index. A lower SCVI score means provider rates are more consistent : less day-to-day volatility makes it easier to time your transfer.
About money transfers from the UK to Tanzania
SawaFX compares 5 providers offering international money transfer services from the UK to Tanzania. The total cost of the cheapest available option was 0.0% of the transferred amount.
In comparison, the total cost of the most expensive provider was on average 0.0%.
What is the average FX markup on GBP to TZS transfers?
The average FX markup on this corridor is -0.66% above the mid-market rate. The spread between the best and worst exchange rate offered is 77.9234 TZS; meaning your recipient can receive significantly less depending on which provider you choose.
The FX markup is often the “hidden” cost: it is built into the exchange rate rather than charged as a separate fee. Always compare the total amount your recipient gets, not just the headline rate.
Does the delivery method affect how much is received in Tanzania?
The delivery method can affect your rate. On this corridor, Bank Deposit delivers the best average recipient amount in this snapshot.
- Bank Deposit: avg 3,375,084 TZS(best)
- Mobile Money: avg 3,369,260 TZS
- Cash Pickup: avg 3,341,057 TZS
Averages above are from the same snapshot at page load. For live best provider and amounts, use the comparison table at the top.
Is it better to send a larger amount from the UK to Tanzania?
Transfer fees on this corridor are typically fixed (£0.00–£61.63 GBP), so the cost as a percentage is lower when you send more. For example, a £5 fee on a £50 transfer is 10%; on a £500 transfer it drops to just 1%. The average FX markup of -0.66% applies to all amounts regardless of size.
Why do GBP to TZS exchange rates differ between providers?
Every provider adds a markup on the mid-market (interbank) rate. On this corridor, the average markup is -0.66%. Some providers charge a fixed fee with a tighter exchange rate; others advertise “no fees” but recoup costs through a wider spread. SawaFX compares the total cost (exchange rate margin plus fees), so you always see the real amount your recipient gets.
How often are GBP to TZS rates updated on SawaFX?
SawaFX refreshes rates every 15 minutes directly from each provider. The rates shown always include all transfer fees and the FX markup, so the “amount received” you see is what your recipient would actually get, not a misleading headline rate.
About GBP → TZS Money Transfers
SawaFX compares 5 providers offering money transfers from the UK to Tanzania. The cheapest option — LemFi delivers 3,400,000 TZS on a £1,000 transfer, 58,943 TZS more than the most expensive option. Rates are live and update throughout the day. Transfers typically arrive within Under 1 hour to 2 days depending on provider and payment method.
Data as of . Rankings update every 15 minutes.
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How your recipient receives money in Tanzania
Bank Transfer
Deposit to CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, NBC, and other Tanzanian banks.
Mobile Money (M-Pesa)
Send to Vodacom M-Pesa or Tigo Pesa in Tanzania for instant delivery.
Cash Pickup
Available at agent locations in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, and across Tanzania.
GBP → TZS Monthly Report
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