Whether you're repatriating income, supporting family, or paying for education, moving money from Saudi Arabia to the UK shouldn’t be complicated or expensive. But traditional banks often charge high fees, use poor exchange rates, and delay large payments for extra checks. These small things can add up fast.
At Currencyflow, we help people transfer money from Saudi Arabia to the UK quickly and securely. Our clients get access to competitive SAR to GBP rates, no hidden charges, and personalised help from start to finish.
People transfer money from Saudi Arabia to the UK for many reasons. Whether it's personal, educational, or investment-related, getting a good exchange rate and reliable delivery is key.
If you’ve worked in Saudi Arabia and are returning to the UK, or simply moving money home, we help you transfer savings securely. Many clients use Currencyflow to move large amounts from banks like Al Rajhi, SNB, or Riyad Bank at better rates than typical bank transfers.
If your family lives in the UK, regular payments might be part of life. That could be help with bills, school fees, or just monthly support. Instead of relying on banks with added costs and delays, we help you send money quickly and without hidden fees.
The UK is a popular destination for Saudi students, and regular payments are part of life. We help families send tuition, rent, and living costs to UK universities quickly and reliably, without unnecessary charges.
Many clients send money to the UK for property purchases or investment opportunities. We help time the transfer, secure competitive SAR to GBP rates, and even lock in a rate in advance when needed.
Tell us how much you want to send. We'll give you a tailored SAR to GBP rate based on your timing and transfer size.
A Currencyflow account manager will help you set things up. It only takes a few minutes and can be done by phone or email.
Transfer your riyals from your Saudi bank account to your secure Currencyflow client account. We'll let you know as soon as the funds arrive.
We convert your SAR to GBP at the agreed rate and deliver the funds to the recipient’s UK bank account. You can send the money straight away or schedule it for later.
A small change in the exchange rate can make a big difference to what arrives in the UK. This is especially true when transferring larger sums.
Most banks don’t use the real SAR to GBP exchange rate. They add hidden margins of 3–5%. At Currencyflow, you get access to rates based on the real market, with a small, transparent margin.
The SAR to GBP exchange rate can be affected by global markets, oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and political events. If you’re not in a rush, we can help you choose a better time to transfer.
you’re planning a future transfer, like for a property purchase or business payment, we can help you lock in a rate today using a forward contract.
To transfer money from Saudi Arabia to the UK, you'll need a few basic details, along with extra documents if sending large amounts.
Basic requirements:
For larger transfers of typically SAR 100,000+, you may also require:
We'll let you know what's needed upfront so the process goes smoothly.
Most transfers arrive the same day or by the next working day. Here are some factors that affect speed:
Banks in Saudi Arabia, like Al Rajhi or SNB, may delay larger transfers due to internal checks. Currencyflow is designed to move faster.
Most transfers arrive the same day or next working day, but delays can happen. Particularly when sending larger amounts or if it's over the weekend.
You'll need valid ID, proof of address, recipient details and a reason for your transfer. You may need further documents if sending over SAR 100,000, for example, proof of earnings.
There's no limit with Currencyflow, and we regularly deal with clients sending SAR 500,000+. This is where our personal service really helps, as we can guide you through the process and keep you updated throughout.
Larger amounts often qualify for a better rate. Speak to our team to find out what we can offer based on your transfer size and timing.