Who can I send Hong Kong dollar (HKD) to?

You can send Hong Kong dollar (HKD) to any individual or business bank account in Hong Kong that’s denominated in Hong Kong dollar (HKD).

What information do I need about my recipient?

You send Hong Kong dollar (HKD) to someone’s local bank account details or FPS ID. To send to a local bank account, you’ll need their: full name, in Latin characters (a–z) only 9–12 digit local account number 3-digit bank code (also known as the clearing code) Local address For local bank accounts, there are 2 different formats for account numbers. We need the type that starts with a 3-digit branch code, then a 6–9 digit account number. It should look like this: 123-456789-111. To send to an FPS ID, you’ll need their: full name, in English characters (a–z) only an email, FPS ID (7 or 9 digits), or mobile number linked to a recipient account local address For FPS ID, if you’re sending to a mobile number, please include +852 followed by a dash. It should look like this: +852-12345678.

How much can I send to Hong Kong?

You can send up to 20 million Hong Kong dollar (HKD) per transfer.

How long does a money transfer to Hong Kong take?

Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually takes 1–3 working days to arrive in your recipient’s bank account. Conversion can take up to 2 working days. We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up. Learn more about how long transfers take

Is there any other information I need to know?

If you’re sending a lot of money, we need extra information about your transfer. This could be the date of birth of your recipient, and the reason for your transfer.

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Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to Hong Kong from the UK.

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Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

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You send exactly

Recipient gets

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Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 GBP
Our fee
90.44 GBP

Volume discount

-4.99 GBP

Total included fees (0.34%)
85.45 GBP

Should arrive in seconds

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

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Send money to Hong Kong from the UK

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to Hong Kong from the UK.

Send money from Hong Kong to the UK instead.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed (24h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 GBP
Our fee
90.44 GBP

Volume discount

-4.99 GBP

Total included fees (0.34%)
85.45 GBP

Should arrive in seconds

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

Learn more

Save when you send money to Hong Kong from the UK

The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.

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Sending 1,000 GBP with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)
	10,601.59 HKD
Transfer fee 4.34 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP HKD) 10.6478 Exchange rate markup 0.01 GBP Cost of transfer 4.35 GBP

	10,402.72 HKD- 198.87 HKD
Exchange rate(1 GBP HKD) 10.4027 Exchange rate markup 23.03 GBP

	10,355.04 HKD- 246.55 HKD
Exchange rate(1 GBP HKD) 10.3550 Exchange rate markup 27.50 GBP

	10,280.16 HKD- 321.43 HKD
Transfer fee 15 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP HKD) 10.4367 Exchange rate markup 19.83 GBP Cost of transfer 34.83 GBP

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	Wise	NatWest	Barclays	Nationwide
Recipient gets (Total after fees)	10,601.59 HKD	10,402.72 HKD	10,355.04 HKD	10,280.16 HKD
Exchange rate markup	0 GBP	23.02 GBP	27.50 GBP	19.82 GBP
Exchange rate (1 GBPHKD)	10.6478	10.4027	10.3550	10.4367
Transfer fee	4.34 GBP	0 GBP	0 GBP	15 GBP
Total transfer cost	4.34 GBP	23.02 GBP	27.50 GBP	34.82 GBP

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This applies when you pay in via bank transfer or ACH payments. How do we collect this data?

We’re regulated in every available region
We help 12.8 million customers move £30bn every quarter, worldwide
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How to send money to Hong Kong from the UK

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send HKD to any personal or business bank accounts in Hong Kong denominated in HKD. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send from British pound to Hong Kong dollar. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in British pounds by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

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How to send money to Hong Kong from the UK

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send HKD to any personal or business bank accounts in Hong Kong denominated in HKD. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send from British pound to Hong Kong dollar. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in British pounds by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

Send money now

How to send money to Hong Kong from the UK

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send HKD to any personal or business bank accounts in Hong Kong denominated in HKD. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send from British pound to Hong Kong dollar. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in British pounds by bank transfer, card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

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Pay less when you send over 20,000 GBP or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team

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How we keep your money safe

Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.

How we keep your money safe

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Best ways to send money to Hong Kong from the UK with WISE

The best way to send British pound to Hong Kong dollar is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
PISP
PISP
PISP (Payment Initiation Service Provider) payments are instructions you give Wise to make a bank transfer directly from your bank account — without having to leave our app and log in to your online banking. This option is as cheap as a manual bank transfer, but it isn’t supported by all banks yet.
Bank Transfer
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Swift
Swift
Using Swift to fund your transfer usually means that your transfer will take longer and be more expensive, as your bank will charge a fee. You should also bear in mind that other correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees. Your bank should be able to advise on those fees.

Cheapest way to send money to Hong Kong from the UK

The cheapest way to send 25,000 GBP to Hong Kong is from a Wise balance and costs 85.26 GBP. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

GBP

HKD

Sending 25,000 GBP	Transfer cost
Wise balance	85.26 GBP

PISP	85.45 GBP

Bank transfer	85.45 GBP

Swift	85.45 GBP

Fastest way to send money to Hong Kong from the UK

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 64% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

GBP

HKD

Sending 25,000 GBP	Should arrive
Wise balance	in seconds

PISP	in seconds

Bank transfer	by Friday 07:00

Swift	by Monday, 9 June