Compare today's GBP to SLL (British Pound to Sierra Leonean Leone) exchange rates
📈 UK to Sierra Leone Money Transfer Snapshot Today
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- Mid-market
ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real GBP to SLL exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 GBP = SLL 28,261.3150 (Updated about an hour ago)
💡What today's GBP-SLL exchange rates mean for you
Compare today's GBP-SLL exchange rates and send money from UK to Sierra Leone after comparing numerous money transfer providers. Check the latest exchange rates, read detailed provider reviews, and discover deals and promo codes — all in one place.
GBP-SLL exchange rates fluctuate throughout the day, and top positions can change quickly. This volatility can significantly impact the final SLL payout that your recipient gets in Sierra Leone.
That's why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to ensure you can maximize the value of your UK to Sierra Leone remittances.
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👇 We also suggest looking beyond today's GBP-SLL exchange rate — historical pricing trends show many factors that can affect the overall transfer cost of your transfer.
Whilst GBP-SLL exchange rate is crucial, historical data shows that transfer fees, GBP amount sent and payment and delivery methods can also significantly influence your final payout.
Below, we analyze UK to Sierra Leone historical remittance data to help you understand where costs may arise and share some best practices to try to maximize your SLL payout.
Data-driven cost insights for UK to Sierra Leone money transfers
When you send money internationally from UK to Sierra Leone, the key factors that will influence the overall cost of your transaction are:
- GBP-SLL exchange rate
- Transfer fee
- Payment method
- Delivery method
Ideally, you would want to optimize these 4 factors to try to get the maximum SLL payout for your overseas recipient in Sierra Leone.
Another counter-balancing aspect is money transfer speed. If you need to rush money from UK to Sierra Leone, you may have to compromise on some of the above factors whilst optimizing for speed.
To put this into a better perspective using a data-driven approach, we analyzed historical remittance pricing1 for UK to Sierra Leone money transfers to compare transfer costs, FX margins, fees, and payment and delivery methods across providers.
This analysis is based on 404 actual UK to Sierra Leone money transfers handled by 12 providers over the last 5 years (for a GBP 120 remittance benchmark).
This data-driven approach using real GBP-SLL transfer data provides useful insights into identifying the lowest-cost payment and delivery combinations, thereby helping you reduce costs and maximize the amount received.
Before we deep dive, here are the key trends from our analysis, summarized in an easy to read format.
📌 Key insights for UK to Sierra Leone money transfers
- Average total cost: 7.41% (range -0.73% to 37.52%, spread 38.25 percentage points)
- Potential payout difference: On a GBP 120 transfer, the above variation can save you up to GBP 45.90.
- Average FX markup: 4.21% (range -2.39%
ⓘA negative markup generally represents a promotional exchange rate whereby a provider offers an exchange rate that is even higher than the mid-market rate, often on smaller amounts. to 34.52%, spread 36.91 percentage points) - Average transfer fee: GBP 3.85 (range GBP 0.00 to GBP 9.99)
- Cheapest payment/delivery method combo: Credit Card → Bank Deposit (5.46% avg cost); most expensive is Cash → Cash Pickup (9.81%)
- Payment/delivery method choice impact: Cheapest vs most expensive combo saves 4.35% (GBP 5.22 on GBP 120 transfer).
- Market coverage: ~12 providers on average (competition level: competitive)
- Average speed: About 13 hours
🛠️ Key takeaway: Compare providers using both exchange rate and fees, then optimize your payment and delivery methods to reduce total cost.
Below, we provide detailed data-driven insights on various factors that influence the total cost of your UK to Sierra Leone money transfers.
📈 GBP to SLL exchange rate is often the biggest driver of both cost and payout
The exchange rate on your UK to Sierra Leone money transfers is usually the single biggest factor that will determine your overall GBP cost and your recipient's SLL payout.
To analyze exchange rates, we will rely on the exchange rate markup (also called FX margin) which is the difference between the mid-market exchange rate
Based on historical pricing data for a GBP 120 money transfer benchmark, we see the following FX markup ranges for British Pound to Sierra Leone transfers:
- Average markup: 4.21%
- Median markup: 2.97%
- Lowest markup: -2.39%
ⓘA negative markup generally represents a promotional exchange rate whereby a provider offers an exchange rate that is even higher than the mid-market rate, often on smaller amounts. - Highest markup: 34.52%
That is a spread of 36.91 percentage points between the lowest and highest observed FX markups.
To put this into perspective, on a GBP 120 transfer, the above markup range is equivalent to roughly SLL 44.29 purely from differences in the exchange rate. That incremental saving increases to SLL 110.73 for a GBP 300 transfer.
🛠️ How to use this insight: When comparing providers for UK to Sierra Leone remittances, pay close attention to the exchange rate you receive. A small difference in the FX markup can quickly outweigh other factors like fees, and the gap generally grows as transfer amounts increase.
GBP to SLL exchange rate can be the single most critical factor that determines the cost of your transfer. When comparing providers, keep an eye on the rate you will get.
💰 Transfer fees affect your total UK to Sierra Leone remittance cost
Whilst exchange rate is a major factor affecting total transfer cost, the transfer fee can also have a big impact on how much of your British Pound reaches your recipient in Sierra Leone.
Based on data from last 5 years, we notice the below about British Pound to Sierra Leone money transfer fees:
- Average fee: GBP 3.85
- Median fee: GBP 2.99
- Lowest fee: GBP 0.00
- Highest fee: GBP 9.99
The average fee amount of GBP 3.85 noted above represents 3.21% of the total amount sent.
Also note that even if two providers provide the same exchange rate, a best vs worst case transfer fee can increase the payout by GBP 9.99.
🛠️ How to use this insight: For your next money transfer from UK to Sierra Leonean Leone, look for providers that provide lower (or even 0) fees.
One caveat to this, though, is something called the hidden fee. Some providers may hide their real fees by offering a 0 or low fee, but providing a lower exchange rate. The money lost due to an inferior FX rate affects your bottom line and is referred to as a hidden fee. Therefore, you should also keep an eye on rates whilst paying attention to fees.
Another point that you should keep in mind is that for larger transfers, fixed fees become a lesser percentage of total amount. But for smaller transfers, fees can be a major part of total cost.
💸 Payment and delivery methods matter for GBP-SLL remittances
Based on our detailed analysis of historical UK to Sierra Leone data, we see consistent variation in overall cost amongst the payment method and delivery method you choose.
Here is the average cost for popular payment methods used to send money to Sierra Leone from UK:
- Credit Card: 6.93%
- Bank Account Transfer: 6.99%
- Debit Card: 7.15%
- Cash: 9.81%
That is a total spread of 2.88 percentage points.
This means that on a GBP 120 transfer, you could save up to GBP 3.45 simply by choosing the best priced payment method.
These savings will only multiply for higher GBP amounts.
Here is the average cost of popular delivery methods used to send money from UK to Sierra Leone:
- Bank Deposit: 7.02%
- Cash Pickup: 7.48%
The cost difference between the above delivery methods is 0.45 percentage points.
Once again, this means that you could save up to GBP 0.55 on a GBP 120 transfer to Sierra Leone by choosing Bank Deposit versus Cash Pickup.
As you can imagine, the possible combinations of UK payment methods and Sierra Leone delivery methods will all have disparate cost. Let us look at that next.
Here is a summary of the average cost of payment and delivery method combinations for UK to SLL money transfers.
| Payment Method | Delivery Method | Average Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card | Bank Deposit | 5.46 |
| Bank Account Transfer | Bank Deposit | 6.75 |
| Debit Card | Cash Pickup | 7.03 |
| Bank Account Transfer | Cash Pickup | 7.05 |
| Credit Card | Cash Pickup | 7.10 |
| Debit Card | Bank Deposit | 7.83 |
| Cash | Cash Pickup | 9.81 |
Sorted by Average Cost % (cheapest to most expensive).
As you can see, the difference between these GBP-SLL payment and delivery options is significant. Here are some observations:
- Credit Card → Bank Deposit has the lowest average cost at 5.46%.
- Cash → Cash Pickup has the highest average cost at 9.81%.
- Credit Card → Bank Deposit average cost is 4.35 percentage points lower than that of Cash → Cash Pickup.
- This means that on a GBP 120 money transfer, you could save up to GBP 11.77 simply by choosing the best payment and delivery method combo.
- Further, on a GBP 300 money transfer, the savings increase to GBP 29.43.
Here is a quick summary of the average historical cost of various payment and delivery methods for GBP to Sierra Leone money transfers.
💸 Cheapest payment and delivery methods (data-backed)
- Cheapest payment method: Credit Card averaged 6.93%, compared to 9.81% for Cash, a difference of 2.88 percentage points.
- Cheapest delivery method: Bank Deposit averaged 7.02%, compared to 7.48% for Cash Pickup (0.45 percentage points higher).
- Cheapest combo: Credit Card → Bank Deposit averaged 5.46%, which is 4.35 percentage points lower than Cash → Cash Pickup (9.81%).
🛠️ How to use this insight: As you compare money transfer providers for your next UK to Sierra Leone international money transfer, strive to pair the lowest-cost payment method with the lowest-cost delivery method.
This can help you avoid the pitfall of "great exchange rate, expensive methods".
You can save money on your UK to Sierra Leone remittances by carefully choosing the most economical payment and delivery methods.
📊 Does sending more money reduce the cost of GBP-SLL money transfers?
To see if transfer cost varies based on the amount sent, we compared the average cost of sending GBP 120 vs GBP 300 from UK to Sierra Leone.
We found that sending a higher amount (GBP 300) tends to be cheaper - average cost drops from 7.41% to 6.01%, a reduction of 1.40 percentage points.
The cost of your transfer usually continues to drop as transfer amount increases. That said, always check the latest exchange rates and fees for your intended transfer amount.
🛠️ How to use this insight: Since it is generally cheaper to send higher British Pound amounts to Sierra Leone, consider consolidating smaller, more frequent transfers into fewer, larger ones. Doing so may reduce the total cost you pay.
🏛 How competitive is the UK to Sierra Leone remittance market?
Based on data from the last 5 years, GBP-SLL money transfers are provided on an average by 12 remittance companies. With around 12 providers serving this market, we consider the level of competition to be competitive.
A remittance market with more active providers is typically more competitive. This means you can get a better pricing and more payment and delivery options for your UK to Sierra Leone remittances.
⏱️ How fast are GBP-SLL money transfers?
If your recipient in Sierra Leone needs funds urgently, you may need to optimize your transfer for speed.
Here is what we see for UK to Sierra Leone transfers when it comes to processing time:
- Average transfer time: About 13 hours.
- Fastest transfer time: About less than 1 hour.
- Slowest transfer time: About 96 hours (~4.0 days).
- Average speed at GBP 120: About 13 hours.
- Average speed at GBP 300: About 13 hours.
🛠️ How to use this insight: If you need to send money from UK to Sierra Leone in a hurry, compare providers not just on exchange rate, but also on expected speed. Speed also varies based on the delivery method (bank vs cash vs wallet) you choose for Sierra Leone.
UK to Sierra Leone transfer speed varies across providers, so compare transfer speed along with cost for time-sensitive money transfers. In addition, pick the fastest payment and delivery methods for faster processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK to Sierra Leone money transfers
These FAQs use data from RemitFinder's historical analysis of UK to Sierra Leone money transfers over several years.
What factors affect the total cost of sending money from UK to Sierra Leone?
The total cost of your GBP-SLL money transfer depends on how you fund the transaction (payment method), how the recipient receives it (delivery method), the exchange rate you get, and any transfer fee charged by the provider.
To avoid overpaying for your transfer, compare money transfer providers.
How much does the exchange rate affect UK to Sierra Leone transfers?
Historical GBP to SLL exchange rate markup ranges from -2.39% to 34.52%, a spread of 36.91 percentage points. Even small differences in the exchange rate markup can impact your final payout significantly.
Can GBP-SLL exchange rate markup be negative?
Sometimes, money transfer providers may offer promotional exchange rates that are better than the mid-market exchange rate, resulting in a negative GBP-SLL exchange rate markup.
Such offers are generally limited by transfer amount, eligibility, or duration. Compare providers to see if you can take advantage of any ongoing special offers.
Is the exchange rate or the transfer fee more important for UK to Sierra Leone transfers?
Exchange rate markup ranges from -2.39% to 34.52% (a spread of 36.91 percentage points).
Transfer fees range from GBP 0.00 to GBP 9.99, which equals roughly 8.33% on a GBP 120.00 transfer.
At both GBP 120.00 and GBP 300.00, the exchange rate markup shows larger variation than the other component.
Regardless, our recommendation is that it is important to compare both exchange rates and fees when choosing a provider for UK to Sierra Leone transfers.
As the transfer amount increases, the % impact of fees decreases (because the fee gets spread across a larger GBP amount), whilst exchange rate markup remains a percentage-based cost that can scale with transfer size.
For smaller transfers, fees can matter more, whilst for larger transfers, exchange rate often becomes the bigger driver. Either way, comparing both helps you get the most SLL for your GBP.
How much can UK to Sierra Leone transfer costs vary between providers?
Historical transfer cost ranges from -0.73% to 37.52% for GBP transfers to Sierra Leone. That is a spread of 38.25 percentage points, meaning significant differences between various money transfer providers.
A major contributor to this variation is exchange rate markup. FX markup alone ranges from -2.39% to 34.52% (a spread of 36.91 percentage points). Thus, even small differences in FX margin can have a big impact on the final SLL payout.
Why do various money transfer providers price GBP to Sierra Leone transfers differently?
If you send the same British Pound amount to Sierra Leone via different providers, the cost of each transfer will be different because of variations in FX markup, fees, and payment and delivery methods.
Even small differences among all the above factors can change the final SLL payout in Sierra Leone in a big way.
How stable are transfer costs in the UK to Sierra Leone corridor?
When we analyzed the historical total cost for GBP-SLL transfers, we observed a range from -0.73% to 37.52% (38.25 percentage points difference), along with a variability (standard deviation) of 5.44%.
A major driver of cost in this market is exchange rate markup. FX markup ranges from -2.39% to 34.52% (36.91 percentage points difference), with a standard deviation of 4.95%. Fees and payment/delivery method choices can contribute to further volatility.
This is exactly why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to get the most of your GBP-SLL transfers.
Which payment method is cheapest for UK to Sierra Leone remittances?
Credit Card is the cheapest payment method in UK based on its average cost at 6.93% (compared to Cash at 9.81%, a difference of 2.88 percentage points).
Based on this, we recommend paying for your GBP transfer with Credit Card, and avoiding Cash if possible.
Is Debit Card cheaper than Credit Card for UK to Sierra Leone transfers?
Credit Card is cheaper on average when sending money to Sierra Leone from UK since it costs 7.15% (compared to 6.93% for Credit Card payments, a difference of 0.22 percentage points).
As a result, we recommend that you avoid paying for your transfer to Sierra Leone with a Credit Card.
Which delivery method is cheapest for GBP-SLL money transfers?
Bank Deposit is the cheapest delivery method in Sierra Leone as it costs 7.02% (compared to Cash Pickup at 7.48%, a spread of 0.45 percentage points).
If your recipient in Sierra Leone can accept Bank Deposit, we recommend choosing it as your preferred delivery option for GBP-SLL transfers.
Is Bank Deposit cheaper than Cash Pickup for UK to Sierra Leone transfers?
Bank Deposit is cheaper for transfers to Sierra Leone given its 7.02% average cost (versus 7.48% for Cash Pickup, a difference of 0.45 percentage points).
To save more, consider choosing the cheapest delivery option for Sierra Leone.
What is the cheapest way to send money from UK to Sierra Leone?
We evaluated 7 payment and delivery method combinations for UK to Sierra Leone remittances.
Based on historical data, Credit Card → Bank Deposit is the cheapest combination with 5.46% cost.
At the other end of the spectrum, Cash → Cash Pickup is the most expensive combination at 9.81% cost. That is a difference of 4.35 percentage points between the cheapest and most expensive combinations.
Money transfer providers tend to price payment and delivery methods for UK to Sierra Leone remittances differently. As you compare options, look for the cheapest payment-delivery method combo to maximize the value of your GBP-SLL transfers.
Does sending more money reduce the cost for UK to Sierra Leone transfers?
Larger GBP-SLL transfers are cheaper on average.
The cost of a GBP 120 transfer averages 7.41% as compared to 6.01% for a GBP 300 transfer, a difference of 1.40 percentage points.
How long does it take to send money from UK to Sierra Leone?
Based on our analysis, the average transfer time for GBP-SLL transfers is 13 hours, with the fastest transfers completing in less than one hour and the slowest in 96 hours (~4.0 days).
Are instant transfers available from UK to Sierra Leone?
Yes, historical data shows that some transfers to Sierra Leone from UK can complete in less than one hour.
Note that the actual speed of your GBP-SLL transfer will depend on the chosen provider, payment method, delivery method, and eligibility checks.
How competitive is the UK to Sierra Leone remittance market?
Based on historical data, the competition level in UK to Sierra Leone is considered competitive with 12 active providers.
Do I risk overpaying if I do not compare providers for UK to Sierra Leone?
Historically, total GBP-SLL transfer cost has varied by 38.25 percentage points. On a GBP 120 transfer, that can translate to GBP 45.90 in savings.
GBP-SLL exchange rate markup also varies across providers. The average markup spread has been about 36.91 percentage points. On a GBP 120 transfer, that could be GBP 44.29 saved from FX alone.
Fees can also make a big difference in this market, with a difference of about GBP 9.99 across providers.
That is why comparing providers can materially change how much of the GBP you send does your recipient receive in Sierra Leone in Sierra Leone.
Latest GBP to SLL Conversion Rates
Here are some latest GBP to SLL (British Pound to Sierra Leonean Leone) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 GBP | 28,261.32 SLL |
| 5 GBP | 141,306.57 SLL |
| 10 GBP | 282,613.15 SLL |
| 25 GBP | 706,532.88 SLL |
| 50 GBP | 1,413,065.75 SLL |
| 100 GBP | 2,826,131.50 SLL |
| 150 GBP | 4,239,197.25 SLL |
| 200 GBP | 5,652,263.00 SLL |
| 250 GBP | 7,065,328.75 SLL |
| 300 GBP | 8,478,394.50 SLL |
| 400 GBP | 11,304,526.00 SLL |
| 500 GBP | 14,130,657.50 SLL |
| 600 GBP | 16,956,789.00 SLL |
| 700 GBP | 19,782,920.50 SLL |
| 800 GBP | 22,609,052.00 SLL |
| 1000 GBP | 28,261,315.00 SLL |
| 1500 GBP | 42,391,972.50 SLL |
| 2000 GBP | 56,522,630.00 SLL |
| 2500 GBP | 70,653,287.50 SLL |
| 3000 GBP | 84,783,945.00 SLL |
| 4000 GBP | 113,045,260.00 SLL |
| 5000 GBP | 141,306,575.00 SLL |
| 10000 GBP | 282,613,150.00 SLL |
| 15000 GBP | 423,919,725.00 SLL |
| 20000 GBP | 565,226,300.00 SLL |
| 30000 GBP | 847,839,450.00 SLL |
| 40000 GBP | 1,130,452,600.00 SLL |
| 50000 GBP | 1,413,065,750.00 SLL |
| 100000 GBP | 2,826,131,500.00 SLL |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
1 Based on 404 pricing observations across 12 firms over the last 5 years for a GBP 120 money transfer from UK to Sierra Leone. Data Source: The World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide, available at http://remittanceprices.worldbank.org.
How we analyze remittance data?
Insights are derived from the World Bank's Remittance Prices Worldwide dataset, which collects standardized provider pricing information at defined transfer amounts.
We aggregate this data across multiple providers and multi-year periods to calculate averages, medians, and variability measures in order to identify consistent pricing patterns for the UK to Sierra Leone remittance corridor.
RemitFinder does not modify the underlying World Bank data. The analysis presented here is independently calculated from published datasets and is intended for informational and comparison purposes only.