Head-to-head comparison
Wise vs Ria
UK to Australia money transfers (2026)
£1,000 sent · ranked by what your recipient actually gets
Data from 1 October 2026
Ria delivers A$11 more to your recipient today
Wise
Recipient gets
A$1,899
AUD for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £3.81
- Exchange rate
- 1.9066
- Rate vs mid-market
- 0.00% below
Best deal
Ria
Recipient gets
A$1,910
AUD for £1,000 sent
- Transfer fee
- £0.00
- Exchange rate
- 1.9099
- Rate vs mid-market
- 0.17% above
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Historical record
Who has led in Plyna's tracking?
1
Wise leads
11
Ria leads
Across 12 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna
Common questions
Wise vs Ria — UK to Australia
- Is Wise or Ria better for sending money from the UK to Australia?
- Both providers serve the UK-Australia corridor, but which is cheaper changes daily as they reprice their rates. In Plyna's tracked snapshots, Ria has led on 11 of 12 days. Today's result is shown in the comparison above — always check before transferring.
- What fees do Wise and Ria charge for UK to Australia 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 AUD does my recipient get with Wise vs Ria?
- 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 AUD equivalent of several hundred units on a £1,000 transfer. Plyna updates these figures every morning from real provider quotes.
- Which is faster: Wise or Ria for Australia transfers?
- Both Wise and Ria typically deliver to Australia 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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