Send money to Tanzania from the United Kingdom
Grey sends money from the UK to Tanzania directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets. The live GBP-to-TZS rate and total fee are shown before you confirm. CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Stanbic Tanzania, and Standard Chartered Tanzania are supported. Transfers from a funded Grey balance typically arrive within minutes. Grey is regulated by the FCA.
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Send money to Tanzania, straight to any bank account or mobile wallet
When you send money to Tanzania through Grey, the transfer lands directly in your recipient's bank account or mobile wallet. CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Stanbic Tanzania, and Standard Chartered Tanzania are all supported. Enter the account or wallet details, confirm the rate and fee, and send.
Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The TZS arrives in their banking app typically within minutes of you confirming. No branch visits, no agent queues.
The total cost of a transfer is the fee and the exchange rate together. Some services advertise zero fees but mark up the rate. On a £1,000 transfer, a 2% rate markup costs more than a £20 fee. Grey shows both numbers on the same screen before you tap Send.
How to send money to Tanzania from the United Kingdom
Sign up
Open a free Grey account on your phone in under five minutes. Verify your identity with a valid UK photo ID such as a passport, BRP card, or driving licence.
Fund
Add money from your UK bank account via Faster Payments, or send directly from your existing Grey balance.
Send
Enter your recipient's bank account number or mobile wallet details. Confirm the live GBP-to-TZS rate and fee. Send. The money typically arrives within minutes.
How much does it cost to send money to Tanzania
Every transfer from the UK to Tanzania involves two costs: the visible fee and the exchange rate margin. Most high-street banks embed their margin in the rate and advertise zero fees. Grey shows both the rate and the fee before you confirm. The TZS amount your recipient receives is on screen before you tap Send.
How exchange rates work: GBP to TZS
The GBP-to-TZS exchange rate determines how many TZS your recipient receives. On a £500 transfer, a 1% difference in the rate changes what your recipient receives significantly. On monthly remittances, that gap compounds.
Grey shows the live GBP-to-TZS rate before you confirm. The rate on screen is the rate applied. No adjustment after you send.
Grey charges a 1% conversion fee on GBP-to-TZS transfers, uncapped. The withdrawal fee is $1.00 and displayed alongside the rate before you commit.
How fast is each provider?
Grey delivers to Tanzanian bank accounts and mobile wallets typically within minutes from a funded balance. Wise typically takes 1-2 business days. UK bank wires (SWIFT) take 3-5 business days and cost £20-40 in visible fees alone.
What your recipient sees in Tanzania
Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The TZS arrives in their bank account or mobile wallet as a standard credit. It appears the same way any domestic transfer would.
Bank account delivery
Grey sends to CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Stanbic Tanzania, and Standard Chartered Tanzania. Enter the account number in the Grey app. Withdrawal fee: $1.00.
Mobile wallet delivery
Send to M-Pesa Tanzania, Tigo Pesa, and Airtel Money. Enter your recipient's registered mobile number. Withdrawal fee: $1.00.
GreyTag transfers
If your recipient has a Grey account, send via GreyTag instead. GreyTag transfers are free and arrive within seconds, in any currency.
Ways to fund your transfer
Whether you are transferring money to Tanzania for the first time or the fiftieth, Grey gives you three funding options
Faster Payments
Fund your Grey account via Faster Payments from any UK bank. Processed the same day. Fee: 0.8% of the deposit amount, minimum £2, capped at £10.
BACS
Fund via BACS from your UK bank. Fee: £15 flat. Slower than Faster Payments but available from all UK banks.
Grey balance
If you already hold GBP in your Grey balance, you can send without waiting for a bank deposit to clear. Fund your balance in advance, and transfers go out immediately.
Which option is cheapest? Grey displays the fee for each funding method before you confirm, so you can compare and choose. There is no penalty for switching between them.
Send money to Tanzania for every reason that matters
Family support
A Tanzanian professional in London covering their parents' monthly expenses in Dar es Salaam. A worker in Birmingham sending money to family every month. A student in Manchester supporting siblings back home. On a recurring £400 transfer, a 1% rate gap costs nearly £50 a year.
Housing and property
Paying rent on a property in Dar es Salaam from a salary in the UK. Contributing to a family home purchase. Covering maintenance costs on a property while working abroad. Grey's rate and fee are both shown before you confirm.
Education
A parent in the UK covering university fees in Dar es Salaam. Sending monthly allowance to a student studying back home. Regular, predictable transfers where the rate matters as much as the fee.
Business payments
A UK company paying a supplier, contractor, or team member in Tanzania in TZS. A freelancer settling invoices with a UK client. Grey supports payments to Tanzanian bank accounts without requiring a separate business account.
Your reasons may be different, but the need is the same: the money has to get there, the cost has to be clear, and the app has to work the same way it did last month. Do it all on Grey, with the rate and fee shown before every transfer.
Best way to send money to Tanzania from the United Kingdom
A global money app you can actually trust
Over 3 million people across 80+ countries use Grey to move money across borders. Your transfers are protected with bank-grade encryption, and every payout is tracked end-to-end. You'll know exactly when the money lands, and so will the person receiving it. If you have any questions, our support team is one tap away.
FAQs
How long does it take to send money to Tanzania from the UK?
Transfers from a funded Grey balance to Tanzania typically arrive within minutes. If funding via Faster Payments, allow the same day for the deposit to reach your Grey account first.
What is the fee for sending money to Tanzania from the UK?
Grey charges a 1% uncapped conversion fee on GBP to TZS transfers. The withdrawal fee is $1.00. The Faster Payments deposit fee is 0.8% of the deposit amount, minimum £2, capped at £10. All fees are shown before you confirm.
Which Tanzania banksor wallets does Grey support?
Grey supports transfers to CRDB Bank, NMB Bank, Stanbic Tanzania, and Standard Chartered Tanzania as well as M-Pesa Tanzania, Tigo Pesa, and Airtel Money.
What is the GBP to TZS exchange rate today?
The live GBP to TZS rate is shown inside the Grey app before you confirm your transfer. The rate at the time of confirmation is the rate applied. Grey does not adjust the rate after you send.
Does my recipient need a Grey account to receive money in Tanzania?
No. Your recipient does not need a Grey account. The TZS arrives as a standard credit, the same way any domestic Tanzania transfer would appear.
Is Grey safe for sending money to Tanzania from the UK?
Grey is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. Grey is a financial technology company, not a bank.
How much can I send to Tanzania from the UK?
The daily limit is $10,000 equivalent and the monthly limit is $30,000 equivalent. All limits are shown in the Grey app before you send.
Is Grey cheaper than my UK bank for sending money to Tanzania?
In most cases, yes. UK high-street banks typically charge £20-40 per international transfer plus an exchange rate 2-4% below mid-market. Grey charges a 1% uncapped conversion fee and a flat withdrawal fee, both shown before you confirm.
Can I send money to Tanzania from a Grey balance?
Yes. If you hold GBP in your Grey balance, you can send to Tanzania without waiting for a Faster Payments deposit to clear. Transfers from a funded Grey balance typically begin within seconds.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Tanzania from the UK?
The cheapest way is to fund your Grey balance in advance via Faster Payments, then send from your Grey balance. This avoids the deposit fee on each individual transfer. Grey shows the total cost before you confirm.
How does Grey compare to Wise for sending money to Tanzania from the UK?
Both Grey and Wise show fees and exchange rates upfront. Grey typically delivers to Tanzania within minutes from a funded balance. Wise typically takes 1-2 business days for bank-funded transfers. Compare the TZS amount your recipient receives in both apps before sending.
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