Transfer money from India to the UK

Transfer money from India to the UK today. You can send money to friends and family, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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How to send money from India to the UK

Western Union can help you to quickly and reliably send money to loved ones working or studying in the UK. Here are the four key steps you need to follow to send your money:

Ways to transfer money to the UK from India

Whether you are looking to send money to a family member studying in the UK, support friends or family with a new business opportunity in the UK, or just want to send a birthday gift, you can do so with Western Union’s trusted money transfer options from India to the UK.

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Create your account for free today to enjoy easy and simple online money transfers from India to the UK.

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Easily track your transfer

You can track your transfer when you send money to the UK from India using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

Save recipient details

Making repeat money transfers to a loved one in the UK online is quick and easy, as you can save recipient details.

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Support your loved ones when they need you

Whether they’re opening a new restaurant in Manchester, preparing for their next university term at Oxford, or celebrating a birthday in Birmingham, Western Union is there to help you transfer money from India to the UK right when your loved one needs it.

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Higher transfer limits to help fund a loved one’s education

You can transfer money to the UK for a range of reasons, but we’re able to offer higher transfer limits if you’re sending money in support of a friend or family member’s education in the US.

More information about sending money from India to the UK

We deal with most of the major banks in the UK

You can send money directly from India to most banks across the UK.

Send to a bank account

Get a free money transfer estimate before you send

Find out the costs2 of an online money transfer to the UK before you send, with no obligation to transfer.

Get a free estimate

Prepare the details of the recipient in advance

To send money to a bank account, you’ll need to have the recipient’s name and bank account details ready.

Provide recipient details

Are you ready to transfer money to the UK?

If you want to find out even more, you can read our FAQs below, while if you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from India to the UK, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

Frequently asked questions on sending money from India to the UK

What is the best way to send money to the UK from India?

The best way to transfer money to the UK from India is to use a reliable money transfer service that can deliver your money to your loved ones quickly and safely.

When you use Western Union to send money from India to the UK, you can be confident that your loved one will receive their money right when they need it.

How much money can I send to the UK?

You can send around 8,000 GBP (equivalent in INR) from India to the UK for the purpose of overseas education.

For any other purposes, the sending limit is around 4,000 GBP (equivalent in INR).

How long does it take to send money from India to the UK?

When sending money from India to the UK by bank transfer, the money should arrive in your loved one’s bank account by the next banking day1.

Still have questions or need help?

If you still have more questions about how to transfer money from the India to the UK, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact our team.

Our customer service team is available to support you 9am to 9pm:

1 800 102 7111

1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options.

2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.