Best ways to send money to Romania

We've compared the cheapest, fastest and safest ways to send money to Romania from the United Kingdom. Take a look at our comparison table and our detailed review below.

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Comparing 12 providers for your transfer of £5000 GBP to RON

Provider
Trustpilot
Speed
Total cost
Amount received when sending £5,000
Go to provider
57 mins ago
Varies
£ 28.63GBPshow more
lei29,023.13RON
57 mins ago
1 min ago
2-3days
£ 29.90GBPshow more
lei29,016.65RON
1 min ago
5 hrs ago
Up to 6days
£ 31.81GBPshow more
lei29,005.51RON
5 hrs ago
1 min ago
2-3days
£ 50.22GBPshow more
lei28,899.88RON
1 min ago
1 min ago
0-2days
£ 63.43GBPshow more
lei28,824.50RON
1 min ago
4 days ago
Varies
£ 71.65GBPshow more
lei28,777.75RON
4 days ago
an hour ago
Up to 0days
£ 94.57GBPshow more
lei28,648.30RON
an hour ago
27 mins ago
Varies
£ 104.36GBPshow more
lei28,581.41RON
27 mins ago
28 mins ago
Varies
£ 133.34GBPshow more
lei28,429.69RON
28 mins ago
9 hrs ago
1-6days
£ 142.08GBPshow more
lei28,383.58RON
9 hrs ago
8 hrs ago
Up to 10days
£ 192.68GBPshow more
lei28,105.03RON
8 hrs ago

How we found the best ways to send money


Our database includes 27 secure providers. For your specific transfer of £5000 from GBP to RON, we found 12 providers that support this route and for the amount you want to send. We sort these by the cheapest total cost, displaying the freshest data available, whether via direct feed or manual collection. This process is never influenced by referral fees, ensuring you get a fair and transparent comparison every time. Learn more

Quick Verdict: The best ways to send money to Romania

CategoryWinnerKey Stats
💰Cheapest CostWiseTotal Fees:
£19.7
📈Best Exchange RateWiseRate:
5.8380
Fastest TransferWiseTime:
Instant-2 Days
Customer FavouriteTorFXTrustScore:
4.9/5

You can send money to Romania with a bank, or you can choose a specialist transfer provider. Often, these providers offer a faster, more efficient, and cheaper way to send money from the United Kingdom to Romania.

How to Send Money to Romania: Step-by-Step



The good news is that sending money to Romania is easier than ever. Plus you can usually do everything with your phone or laptop - with no need to stand in line at a bank or money changer’s office. Here’s how to send money to Romania in 5 simple steps:

  1. Choose a Money Transfer Service

    • Enter the amount of money you want to transfer into our comparison tool
    • Compare rates, fees, and delivery speed. You’ll see a range of options from reliable providers, so you can compare and pick the best for your specific transfer
    • Consider user reviews and security features

  2. Register with your chosen provider

  3. Enter Recipient Details

    • Add the recipient’s full name and bank details or email, depending on the method

  4. Select Amount and Currency

    • Choose how much to send and the currency (e.g. GBP to RON)
    • Review exchange rates and fees upfront

  5. Pay for Your Transfer

    • Choose from options like bank debit, credit card, apple/google pay or bank transfer (depending on what's available from the provider)
    • Get confirmation and a tracking link if available
    • Notify your recipient if needed

You can send money from the United Kingdom to Romania using your bank, a specialist money transfer service, an e-wallet, or by visiting a physical money remittance store. Each option has different pros and cons, so the best for you will depend on your specific transfer and personal requirements.

The cheapest way to send money to Romania

Of the 12 providers we found for sending money to Romania, here is how the top 5 stack up based on cost.

ProviderTotal CostExchange Rate
Wise
(Cheapest Option)
£19.75.8380
GBP to RON
Starling Bank
(Runner Up)
£28.635.8344
GBP to RON
XE
(Alternative)
£29.95.8033
GBP to RON
Moneygram
(Alternative)
£31.815.8046
GBP to RON
TorFX
(Alternative)
£50.225.7800
GBP to RON

Why this matters

  • The Savings: Choosing Wise saves you 172.98 GBP compared to Lloyds, which is the most expensive of the providers we reviewed.
  • The "Hidden" Cost: Always check the Exchange Rate + Upfront Fee. Some providers claim "zero fees" but hide costs in the rate.
  • The Interbank Rate: The current true market rate is 5.83803.
Example: Most banks add a markup (often ~3%) to the market rate.

If the real rate is 5.83803, a bank might offer you a rate of roughly 6.01317, keeping the difference for themselves.

Finding alternative ways to transfer money to Romania shouldn't be hard. Review our full list of cheap ways to send money to Romania to help you with your search.

The fastest way to send money Romania

Of the 12 providers we found for sending money to Romania from the United Kingdom, here is how the top 5 stack up based on speed.

ProviderEstimated Time
Wise
(Fastest Option)
Instant-2 Days
Remitly
(Runner Up)
0-2 Days
XE
(Alternative)
2-3 Days
TorFX
(Alternative)
2-3 Days
Xoom
(Alternative)
0-1 Days

Speed comparison: banks vs digital providers

The fastest provider for transferring money to Romania is currently Wise, taking roughly Instant-2 Days.

Why is there such a big difference in speed?

  • Banks (usually slower): Most banks use the SWIFT network. This system passes your money through several intermediaries—like taking a flight with 3 layovers. It typically takes 3-5 working days.
  • Transfer Specialists (usually faster): Companies like Wise often have their own local bank accounts in both countries. They don't "send" the money across borders; they pay out from their local reserves instantly.

If speed is your priority, avoiding traditional banks is usually the best strategy.

The best rated provider to transfer money to Romania

Of the 12 providers we found for transferring money to Romania, here is how the top 5 stack up based on user reviews from Trustpilot.

ProviderTrustScoreVolume
TorFX
(Best Rated)
4.9 / 5
(Excellent)
3503 reviews
Xoom
(Runner Up)
4.7 / 5
(Excellent)
141237 reviews
Remitly
(Alternative)
4.6 / 5
(Excellent)
99383 reviews
HSBC
(Alternative)
4.5 / 5
(Excellent)
22153 reviews
XE
(Alternative)
4.4 / 5
(Excellent)
82268 reviews

How to read these reviews

When choosing a provider, don't just look at the score out of 5. You should also consider the Review Volume.

The "Trust Factor":

A provider like TorFX with a score of 4.9 and 3503 reviews is generally safer than a newer company with a perfect 5.0 rating but only 10 reviews.

Exchange rate trend between GBP/RON

As with many currencies, the GBP/RON exchange rate moves over time, due to changes in supply and demand. Exchange rate fluctuations can be caused by underlying shifts in how well the economy in the United Kingdom or Romania is doing, changes in political stability, or even simple speculation, where traders buy or sell currencies based on how they think trends are going to change.

Right now, £1 buys lei5.83803

1 GBP = 5.8387 RON

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Conclusion

When it comes to choosing the best provider for sending money to Romania from the United Kingdom, it really depends on what your needs are.

The cheapest provider shown in our comparison table is Wise. If the transfer time is what you're interested in, then Wise is also the fastest way to transfer money to Romania. Wise can get your money to your recipient to Romania in Instant-2 Days.

If safety is what interests you the most when it comes to picking the best international money transfer provider to Romania, then all the providers we listed above are regulated by different financial institutions and should be safe to send money to Romania with.

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