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Send Money from United States to United Kingdom
Businesses in United States paying United Kingdom suppliers for Financial Services. Send USD from United States, receive GBP in United Kingdom with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).
✓ Competitive Advantage: Local USD collection + local GBP delivery = no correspondent bank fees
Save £2,120 per £100k Payment
United States to United Kingdom corridor savings
Traditional Bank
£2,525
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£405
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Local USD collection
- ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
- ✓ Faster Payments
Your Savings
84%
£2,120 per £100k
At £600k-£6M monthly, save £10,611/year
Sending from United States: What You Need to Know
USD Origin Specifics
- USD global reserve currency
- ACH and FedNow available
- FinCEN reporting requirements
Your Local Advantages
- Local USD account available
- ACH (Automated Clearing House) instant collection
- No correspondent bank fees on origin side
Local Collection Method
ACH (Automated Clearing House)
T+1 to T+2 • US domestic bank transfers. Low cost, reliable.
Paying Suppliers in United Kingdom: Compliance & Requirements
Regulatory Considerations
- FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated payments
- HMRC tax reporting requirements
- VAT (20%) on goods and services
- Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
Payment Best Practices
- Faster Payments = instant, free for most transfers under £1M
- Use CHAPS for same-day urgent high-value payments
- BACS ideal for regular supplier payment runs
- London = major financial hub with excellent banking infrastructure
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via Faster Payments
United States → United Kingdom Corridor Insights
Popular Industries
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
Peak Trading Hours
EST (GMT-5) to GMT time zone consideration
Best for rate execution and faster settlement
Typical Volume
£100k-£500k
Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £600k-£6M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.
Ready to Send USD from United States to United Kingdom?
Save 84% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local USD collection available.
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