Head-to-head comparison
Remitly vs Wise
UK to Ghana money transfers (2026)
£1,000 sent · ranked by what your recipient actually gets
Data from 13 August 2026
Remitly delivers GH₵261 more to your recipient today
Best deal
Remitly
Recipient gets
GH₵15,238
GHS for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £0.00
- Exchange rate
- 15.2376
- Rate margin
- 0.00%
Wise
Recipient gets
GH₵14,977
GHS for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £8.11
- Exchange rate
- 15.0993
- Rate margin
- 0.00%
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Historical record
Who has led in Plyna's tracking?
18
Remitly leads
63
Wise leads
Across 81 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna
Common questions
Remitly vs Wise — UK to Ghana
- Is Remitly or Wise better for sending money from the UK to Ghana?
- Both providers serve the UK-Ghana corridor, but which is cheaper changes daily as they reprice their rates. In Plyna's tracked snapshots, Wise has led on 63 of 81 days. Today's result is shown in the comparison above — always check before transferring.
- What fees do Remitly and Wise charge for UK to Ghana transfers?
- Current fees are shown in the comparison above. As a general guide: providers differ in whether they charge flat fees, percentage fees, or hide costs in the exchange rate margin. Plyna ranks by recipient amount — the only figure that captures the true total cost of both the fee and the rate margin in a single number.
- How much GHS does my recipient get with Remitly vs Wise?
- Today's recipient amounts for £1,000 sent are shown in the comparison above. The difference can be significant — even a 0.5% rate margin difference adds GHS equivalent of several hundred units on a £1,000 transfer. Plyna updates these figures every morning from real provider quotes.
- Which is faster: Remitly or Wise for Ghana transfers?
- Both Remitly and Wise typically deliver to Ghana within a few hours. Exact delivery time depends on the payment method, time of day, and the recipient's bank. Check each provider's current delivery estimate when you create your transfer — speed can vary based on live network conditions.
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