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Western Union
Rate 22.9418 · Fee £0.40
You send
£500
Estimated receipt
MX$11,462
MX$1,300 more than the lowest estimate · 0.08% markup vs mid-market
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Quick answer: For 500 GBP to MXN, Western Union ranks first among 19 provider estimates, with an estimated payout of 11,461.74 MXN. The first-ranked estimate pays 1,279.03 MXN more than the lowest estimate in this comparison.
Latest pricing observation: . Oldest observation used: . Payouts are estimated from collected fees and markups with a mid-market reference. Collection schedules vary by source. Quotes are collected by currency pair, so we cannot confirm that every provider serves United Kingdom specifically — check availability, funding method and delivery method with the provider before you commit. How we collect and rank quotes.
Sending £500 from United Kingdom to Mexico. Ranked by estimated payout, with customer ratings used for closely matched results.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Estimated payouts from collected pricing and mid-market rates
22.7490
Free
MX$11,374.49
SendHalifax
1-3 business days
Effectively tied · rated 3.5
MX$10,397.91
recipient gets
Estimated payout difference: The first-ranked provider pays more than the lowest estimate by MX$1,279.03 on a £500 transfer.
Find the best way to send money from United Kingdom to Mexico. Our comparison tool shows live rates from 15+ providers — see exactly how much MXN your recipient will receive after all fees.
Money transfers from United Kingdom to Mexico are a vital lifeline for families and businesses. With dozens of providers competing for this corridor, rates and fees vary widely. Specialist money transfer companies often beat bank rates by 2–4%, potentially saving you hundreds of GBP per year. Use our comparison to find today's best deal.
Exchange rate
22.9418
Fee
£0.40
Recipient gets
MX$11,461.74
Speed
1 business day
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Two providers added a card-funding fee this morning. Paying by bank transfer is the cheaper route today.
Thu 16:40Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the United Kingdom to Mexico route.
Cheapest transfer
Western Union
Delivers the most MXN for your money
Fastest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers in Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Cash pickup
Western Union
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
Western Union
Best rate for bank deposit to Mexico
Sending money to Mexicois straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Choose how much GBP you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best MXN amount for your transfer to Mexico.
Enter your recipient's details in Mexico — you'll need their clabe number. Complete the provider’s verification before expecting delivery.
Choose an available funding method, confirm the final payout and arrival estimate, then keep your tracking reference.
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full legal name as registered with their bank
CLABE number
18-digit Clave Bancaria Estandarizada — Mexico's standardized bank account number for interbank transfers
Example: 032180000118359719
Bank name
Name of the receiving bank (e.g. BBVA, Banorte, Santander, Banamex)
Debit card number
Optional16-digit debit card number (alternative to CLABE for some providers)
Note: Mexico uses CLABE (Clave Bancaria Estandarizada) instead of IBAN. Every Mexican bank account has an 18-digit CLABE number used for domestic and international transfers via SPEI. Your recipient can find their CLABE on their bank statement or mobile banking app.
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Western Union
22.94 · 1 business day
TapTap Send
22.75 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Wise
22.83 · 1-2 business days
Remitly
22.59 · Minutes to 3-5 days
HSBC
22.54 · Same day to 3 business days
NatWest
22.45 · 2-5 business days
Western Union
22.94 · 1 business day
TapTap Send
22.75 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Wise
22.83 · 1-2 business days
Remitly
22.59 · Minutes to 3-5 days
XE Money Transfer
22.82 · 1-4 business days
HSBC
22.54 · Same day to 3 business days
Western Union
22.94 · 1 business day
Wise
22.96 · Instant to 2 days
TapTap Send
22.75 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
XE Money Transfer
22.82 · 1-4 business days
CurrencyFair
22.71 · 1-2 business days
OFX
22.57 · 1-3 business days
Transfer fees from United Kingdom to Mexico vary by provider. Specialist services charge £0–10 per transfer, while banks charge £25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total MXN your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically £0–£10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (22.9602).
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
SPEI (Sistema de Pagos Electrónicos Interbancarios) is Mexico's instant payment network and the gold standard for receiving money. If your recipient has a bank account, SPEI delivery is almost always the fastest and cheapest option.
Speed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Speed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Check these receiving options with the provider. Availability depends on the sending country, recipient and transfer conditions.
Mexico's real-time interbank payment system delivers to any Mexican bank account almost instantly. The fastest and usually cheapest option.
Recipient collects cash at any of 20,000+ OXXO convenience stores across Mexico — open long hours, located on virtually every block in Mexican cities.
Collect cash at Elektra stores, bank branches, and other partner locations.
Direct deposit to a Mexican debit card. Some providers support Visa/Mastercard debit cards issued by Mexican banks.
Cash delivered to the recipient's address in select Mexican cities.
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Mexico.
Regulatory body
Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) / Banco de México
Inbound transfer limits
No restriction on incoming remittances — Mexico is the world's second-largest remittance recipient
Documentation you may need
Most transfers from United Kingdom to Mexico arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Bank wires take 3–5 business days. Some providers offer instant or same-day delivery to Mexico for a small premium.
Delivery times shown here are published by the providers and payment schemes. We do not measure when transfers actually arrive, so treat them as estimates and confirm the time with your provider before you send.
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in Mexico.
BBVA México
BCMRMXMMXXX
Banorte
MENOMXMTXXX
Santander México
BMSXMXMMXXX
Citibanamex
ABORINMXXXX
HSBC México
BIMEMXMMXXX
Scotiabank México
MBCOMXMMXXX
Today's best rate is -0.21% vs the 30-day average, 27% of the way up the 90-day range. Rates are falling — -0.36% week on week. Only one provider quotes this corridor, so this is a single-provider reading rather than a comparison.
Measured from 169 days of our own recorded provider rates for GBP→MXN
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 169 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | __mid Market__ | TapTap Send | ACE Money Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||
| Sep 12 | 22.7500✓ | 22.7500✓ | — |
| Sep 11 | 22.7500✓ | 22.7500✓ | — |
| Sep 10 | 22.7500✓ | 22.7500✓ | — |
| Sep 9 | 22.6800✓ | 22.6800✓ | — |
| Sep 8 | 22.7000✓ | 22.7000✓ | — |
| Sep 7 | 22.7100✓ | 22.7100✓ | — |
| Sep 6 | 22.6300✓ | 22.6300✓ | — |
| Sep 5 | 22.6200✓ | 22.6200✓ | — |
| Sep 4 | 22.6800✓ | 22.6800✓ | — |
| Sep 3 | 22.7000✓ | 22.7000✓ | — |
| Sep 2 | 22.7100✓ | 22.7100✓ | — |
| Sep 1 | 22.8400✓ | 22.8400✓ | — |
| Aug 31 | 22.8400✓ | 22.8400✓ | — |
| Aug 30 | 22.8500✓ | 22.8500✓ | — |
| Aug 29 | 22.8500✓ | 22.8500✓ | — |
| Aug 28 | 22.8600✓ | 22.8600✓ | — |
| Aug 27 | 22.8400✓ | 22.8400✓ | — |
| Aug 26 | 22.9300✓ | 22.9300✓ | — |
| Aug 25 | 22.9000✓ | 22.9000✓ | — |
| Aug 24 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Aug 23 | 22.8700✓ | 22.8700✓ | — |
| Aug 22 | 22.8700✓ | 22.8700✓ | — |
| Aug 21 | 22.9100✓ | 22.9100✓ | — |
| Aug 20 | 22.8500✓ | 22.8500✓ | — |
| Aug 19 | 22.8900✓ | 22.8900✓ | — |
| Aug 18 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Aug 17 | 22.8000✓ | 22.8000✓ | — |
| Aug 16 | 22.8200✓ | 22.8200✓ | — |
| Aug 15 | 22.8200✓ | 22.8200✓ | — |
| Aug 14 | 22.7700✓ | 22.7700✓ | — |
| Aug 13 | 22.7600✓ | 22.7600✓ | — |
| Aug 12 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 11 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 10 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 9 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 8 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 7 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 6 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 5 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 4 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 3 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 2 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Aug 1 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 31 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 30 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 29 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 28 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 27 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 26 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 25 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 24 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 23 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 22 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 21 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 20 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 19 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 18 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 17 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 16 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 15 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 14 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 13 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 12 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 11 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 10 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 9 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 8 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 7 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 6 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 5 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 4 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 3 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 2 | 23.1100✓ | 23.1100✓ | — |
| Jul 1 | 22.9800✓ | 22.9800✓ | — |
| Jun 30 | 22.9500✓ | 22.9500✓ | — |
| Jun 29 | 22.9000✓ | 22.9000✓ | — |
| Jun 28 | 22.9000✓ | 22.9000✓ | — |
| Jun 27 | 22.9000✓ | 22.9000✓ | — |
| Jun 26 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Jun 25 | 22.9800✓ | 22.9800✓ | — |
| Jun 24 | 22.9700✓ | 22.9700✓ | — |
| Jun 23 | 22.8100✓ | 22.8100✓ | — |
| Jun 22 | 22.7100✓ | 22.7100✓ | — |
| Jun 21 | 22.7500✓ | 22.7500✓ | — |
| Jun 20 | 22.7400✓ | 22.7400✓ | — |
| Jun 19 | 22.7000✓ | 22.7000✓ | — |
| Jun 18 | 22.8100✓ | 22.8100✓ | — |
| Jun 17 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Jun 16 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Jun 15 | 22.8800✓ | 22.8800✓ | — |
| Jun 14 | 22.8900✓ | 22.8900✓ | — |
| Jun 13 | 22.8900✓ | 22.8900✓ | — |
| Jun 12 | 22.8900✓ | 22.8900✓ | — |
| Jun 11 | 23.1200✓ | 23.1200✓ | — |
| Jun 10 | 23.1200✓ | 23.1200✓ | — |
| Jun 9 | 23.0800✓ | 23.0800✓ | — |
| Jun 8 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| Jun 7 | 23.1000✓ | 23.1000✓ | — |
| Jun 6 | 23.1000✓ | 23.1000✓ | — |
| Jun 5 | 22.9800✓ | 22.9800✓ | — |
| Jun 4 | 23.0600✓ | 23.0600✓ | — |
| Jun 3 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| Jun 2 | 23.1500✓ | 23.1500✓ | — |
| Jun 1 | 23.1400✓ | 23.1400✓ | — |
| May 31 | 23.1400✓ | 23.1400✓ | — |
| May 30 | 23.1400✓ | 23.1400✓ | — |
| May 29 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| May 28 | 23.1200✓ | 23.1200✓ | — |
| May 27 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| May 26 | 23.1200✓ | 23.1200✓ | — |
| May 25 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| May 24 | 23.0800✓ | 23.0800✓ | — |
| May 23 | 23.0800✓ | 23.0800✓ | — |
| May 22 | 23.0300✓ | 23.0300✓ | — |
| May 21 | 23.0700✓ | 23.0700✓ | — |
| May 20 | 23.1200✓ | 23.1200✓ | — |
| May 19 | 22.9800✓ | 22.9800✓ | — |
| May 18 | 22.9100✓ | 22.9100✓ | — |
| May 17 | 22.8900✓ | 22.8900✓ | — |
| May 16 | 22.8393 | 22.9000✓ | 22.8393 |
| May 15 | 23.7219✓ | 22.8800 | 23.7219✓ |
| May 14 | 23.7219✓ | 23.0400 | 23.7219✓ |
| May 13 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 12 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 11 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 10 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 9 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 8 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 7 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 6 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 5 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 4 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 3 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 2 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| May 1 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 30 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 29 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 28 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 27 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 26 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 25 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 24 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 23 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 22 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 21 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 20 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 19 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 18 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 17 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 16 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 15 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 14 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 13 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 12 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 11 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 10 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 9 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 8 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 7 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 6 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 5 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 4 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 3 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 2 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Apr 1 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Mar 31 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Mar 30 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Mar 29 | 23.7219✓ | — | 23.7219✓ |
| Mar 28 | 23.6338✓ | — | 23.6338✓ |
The cheapest option changes daily based on exchange rates. Use our comparison table above to see today's rates from every provider. Specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and OFX consistently offer better value than banks.
Most specialist providers deliver to Mexico within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much MXN your recipient would receive from a £500 transfer today.
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from United Kingdom to Mexico. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Money transfer services are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge £25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers charge £0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer to Mexico.
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