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🇬🇧 Receive GBP from United Kingdom

Receive GBP payments from UK customers instantly. Perfect for businesses selling goods or services to UK buyers.
Instant (Faster Payments). 90% cheaper than international wire.

✓ Local GBP Account Available - Receive payments as if you're local to United Kingdom

Local GBP Collection Methods

Faster Payments

Instant (T+0)

UK domestic instant payments. Money available immediately.

Coverage: UK

BACS

T+3

UK Direct Debit and bulk payments. Lower cost for recurring.

Coverage: UK

CHAPS

Same-day (T+0)

High-value UK payments. Guaranteed same-day settlement.

Coverage: UK

Why Receive GBP with Unicorn Currencies

Key Benefits

  • No FX conversion fees (GBP → GBP)
  • Instant settlement via Faster Payments
  • Local UK sort code & account number
  • No cross-border delays
  • Lower fees than international wire

Common Use Cases

Businesses using this corridor:

  • UK-based customers paying for imports
  • EU businesses with GBP accounts
  • International clients hedging to GBP
Settlement Speed
Instant (Faster Payments)

How to Receive GBP from United Kingdom

1

Get a Free Quote

Get a local GBP bank account with United Kingdom IBAN/account number

2

Share Details

Give your customers the local GBP account details - they pay as if you're in United Kingdom

3

Receive Instantly

Funds arrive via Faster Payments. Instant (Faster Payments). Auto-convert to your base currency if needed.

All payments are subject to standard compliance and sanctions screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions: Receiving from United Kingdom

How do I receive payments from United Kingdom?

Get local GBP account details through Unicorn Currencies. Your customers in United Kingdom pay directly to your local account, just as if you were based there. No need for them to use expensive international wire transfers.

What details do I share with United Kingdom payers?

Share your local GBP account number, sort code, and beneficiary name (your business name as registered with Unicorn Currencies). Your payers use these to send GBP via local bank transfer.

Are there fees for receiving from United Kingdom?

No fees for receiving GBP into your Unicorn Currencies wallet. You only pay a competitive FX spread when you choose to convert to another currency. Hold GBP indefinitely at no cost.

How quickly do United Kingdom payments arrive?

Same-day settlement for local GBP rails like Faster Payments. SWIFT transfers from United Kingdom typically take 1-2 business days. Instant (Faster Payments).

What currencies can I receive from United Kingdom?

Receive GBP from United Kingdom and hold it in your multi-currency wallet. Convert to your preferred currency when exchange rates are favorable, or keep the GBP to pay suppliers in the same currency later.

Ready to Receive GBP from United Kingdom?

Get a local GBP account and collect payments Instant (Faster Payments)

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