Head-to-head comparison

Wise vs Ria

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

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
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

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Historical record

Who has led in Plyna's tracking?

2

Wise leads

87

Ria leads

Across 89 daily snapshots tracked by Plyna

Common questions

Wise vs Ria — UK to Sri Lanka

Is Wise or Ria 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 Wise and Ria 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 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 LKR 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 Sri Lanka transfers?
Both Wise and Ria 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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