Head-to-head comparison

Remitly vs Wise

UK to Sri Lanka money transfers (2026)

£1,000 sent · ranked by what your recipient actually gets

Data from 13 August 2026

Remitly delivers 1,807 more to your recipient today

Best deal

Remitly

Recipient gets

447,940

LKR for £1,000 sent

Transfer fee
£0.00
Exchange rate
447.9400
Rate margin
0.00%

Wise

Recipient gets

446,133

LKR for £1,000 sent

Transfer fee
£6.91
Exchange rate
449.2370
Rate margin
0.00%

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Historical record

Who has led in Plyna's tracking?

79

Remitly leads

2

Wise leads

Across 81 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna

Common questions

Remitly vs Wise — UK to Sri Lanka

Is Remitly or Wise better for sending money from the UK to Sri Lanka?
Both providers serve the UK-Sri Lanka corridor, but which is cheaper changes daily as they reprice their rates. In Plyna's tracked snapshots, Remitly has led on 79 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 Sri Lanka 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 LKR 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 LKR 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 Sri Lanka transfers?
Both Remitly and Wise typically deliver to Sri Lanka 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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