Head-to-head comparison
Ria vs Wise
UK to Sri Lanka money transfers (2026)
£1,000 sent · ranked by what your recipient actually gets
Data from 27 September 2026
Ria delivers ₨2,915 more to your recipient today
Best deal
Ria
Recipient gets
₨437,167
LKR for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £0.00
- Exchange rate
- 437.1673
- Rate vs mid-market
- 0.04% below
Wise
Recipient gets
₨434,252
LKR for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £6.84
- Exchange rate
- 437.2430
- Rate vs mid-market
- 0.02% below
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Historical record
Who has led in Plyna's tracking?
87
Ria leads
2
Wise leads
Across 89 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna
Common questions
Ria vs Wise — UK to Sri Lanka
- Is Ria 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, Ria has led on 87 of 89 days. Today's result is shown in the comparison above — always check before transferring.
- What fees do Ria 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 Ria 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: Ria or Wise for Sri Lanka transfers?
- Both Ria 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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