Corridor
Send money to Jamaica from the UK
Live recipient amounts for £1,000 sent. Ranked by what actually lands in your recipient's account — not by fees alone.
Last updated 11 November 2026 · 3 providers tracked
Latest ranking
UK → Jamaica
£1,000 sent
11 November 2026
We track Western Union and MoneyGram and are working to add them to this corridor — we'd rather show nothing than an unverified rate.
“Mid-market” is the real rate banks trade at between themselves, before any markup — the fairest benchmark for what a transfer actually costs you. More terms, decoded →
Difference
Between Ria (best) and Remitly (worst) — same £1,000 sent.
Send around £500 a month? At today's spread, choosing Ria over Remitly works out to roughly £149 over a year.
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Rate snapshot
UK → Jamaica at a glance
What £1,000 delivers today, across 3 tracked providers.
Best today
J$211,732
via Ria
Average
J$208,880
across tracked providers
Best vs mid-market
−0.38%
≈ £3.80 cost per £1,000
Most consistent
Across the last 30 daily snapshots, Ria has offered the best rate to Jamaica 30 times — more often than any other provider we track. Rankings still shift day to day, so check today's table before you send.
What's happening
Market has widened 1.5% over 172 days. Wise is offering its worst value in 172 days.
The best available rate to Jamaica is up 0.8% over the last 30 days, and down 0.6% in the last 7.
High · 30d
J$213,506
Low · 30d
J$209,165
Change · 30d
+0.84%
Best recipient amount · 31 snapshots over 30 days.
About this corridor
What to watch when sending to Jamaica
UK→Jamaica is a well-served corridor. Western Union and MoneyGram have strong cash pickup networks on the island, which can affect which provider is best depending on how your recipient wants to collect.
The cheapest way to send money to Jamaica from the UK
On today's data, Ria is the cheapest way to send money to Jamaica from the UK — your recipient gets J$211,732 on a £1,000 transfer, roughly J$5,294 more than the worst-value option (Remitly). Rankings shift daily as providers reprice, so the cheapest provider changes from one day to the next — we refresh every morning from real quotes, so always check today's table above before you send.
GBP to JMD exchange rate today
The mid-market GBP/JMD rate — the real rate banks trade at, before any markup — is currently around 212.541. Once fees and margin are included, Ria's effective rate sits about 0.38% below mid-market, which works out to roughly £3.80 of cost on £1,000. Over the last 30 days the best recipient amount has ranged between J$209,165 and J$213,506. No provider gives you the pure mid-market rate — the goal is finding the one that sits closest to it.
Is it safe to send money to Jamaica?
Yes — the major providers we compare, including Wise, Remitly and WorldRemit, are established, FCA-authorised money-transfer firms that move money to Jamaica every day. Plyna is an independent comparison service and doesn't handle your transfer; we simply show what each provider gives your recipient. Always start your transfer on the provider's own site or app and confirm the final rate and fee there. See our methodology for exactly how we collect and rank these figures.
Trend
Recipient amount over time
Real snapshots only. Each line = one provider, plotted by recipient amount for £1,000 sent.
Guides for sending money to Jamaica
- What Causes Currency Spreads on Transfers?What causes currency spreads on international transfers? See how liquidity, volatility and provider margins change the amount your recipient receives.
- Transfer Timing: When Should You Send Money?Transfer timing affects delivery speed and the amount received. See what changes at weekends, when rates move and before bank cut-offs for UK senders today.
- Provider Payout Comparison That Shows What ArrivesUse a provider payout comparison to see what arrives from a £1,000 transfer, spot hidden FX margins and choose on real recipient value, not marketing claims.
Common questions
Sending money from UK to Jamaica
- Which provider is cheapest for sending money from the UK to Jamaica?
- In our last 30 days of quotes for £1,000, Ria paid out the most on 30 days. Picking the worst provider instead of the best cost £16.50 on average. The leader can change, so check today's ranking above before you send.
- How long does a UK to Jamaica bank transfer take?
- It depends on the provider, how you pay and the recipient's bank. Bank deposits often arrive the same day, and first transfers can take longer while identity checks are done. Plyna compares price, not speed, so check the delivery estimate on the provider's quote before you confirm.
- Can my recipient collect cash in Jamaica?
- Yes — Western Union and MoneyGram both have extensive cash pickup networks in Jamaica, including at supermarkets, pharmacies, and dedicated agent locations. For cash collection, speed is usually the priority over rate, so compare accordingly.
- What is the current GBP to JMD exchange rate?
- The JMD moves broadly in line with USD/JMD movements. Exchange rates vary by provider and change daily. Plyna captures each provider's effective GBP/JMD rate once a day and shows the margin vs mid-market so you can compare transparently.
- What fees are charged for UK to Jamaica money transfers?
- In our latest quotes for £1,000 to Jamaica: Ria £0.00, Wise £9.26 and Remitly £1.99. The fee is only part of the cost: each provider also sets its own exchange rate, so a £0 fee can still pay out less. That's why we rank by the amount that arrives.
How we collect this data
Real quotes. Dated snapshots. Nothing modelled.
Every figure on this page traces back to an actual quote pulled from the provider's own rate calculator on a specific day. The exchange rate is compared against the true mid-market rate at the time of collection, exposing any hidden margin baked into the quoted rate. Recipient amounts are calculated as (£1,000 − fee) × rate × (1 − margin).
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