How to Send Money from the UK to Ghana Instantly (The Yousend GBP to GHC Guide)

Supporting family, friends, or businesses in Ghana from the UK has never been more straightforward. With Yousend, you can send money directly from your GBP wallet to any bank or mobile money account in Ghana with real-time tracking and competitive rates.

This guide walks you through the simple steps to complete your GBP to GHC transfer in minutes.

Step 1: Start the Transfer and Enter Amounts

• Start from Dashboard: Log in to your Yousend app and navigate to your main GBP Balance screen.
• Initiate Send: Tap the “Send” button to begin your cross-border remittance.
• Check Rate: The “Send money” screen will display the current live exchange rate for 1 GBP to GHC.
• Enter Amount: In the “You send” field, enter the amount of GBP you wish to transfer from your balance.
• Review Receipt: The “Recipient receives” field will instantly calculate and display the final amount of Ghanaian Cedis (GHC) your recipient will get.
• Continue: Tap “Continue” to move to the next step.

Step 2: Select or Add a Recipient

• Select Recipient: Choose a name from your “Saved recipients” list if you have sent to them before.
• Add New Recipient: If this is a new contact, tap “New recipient”.
• Choose Delivery Method: Select whether you are sending to a Bank Account or Mobile Money.
• Enter Details: Provide the recipient’s full name and their specific bank or mobile wallet details.
• Proceed: Once the details are verified, tap “Continue”.

Step 3: Review and Confirm Details

This is your final opportunity to ensure the transaction is accurate before the money moves.

• Review Transfer Summary: Check your “You send” GBP amount, the transaction fee, and the final GHC amount.
• Check the Rate: Verify the exchange rate one last time to ensure you are happy with the value.
• Verify Recipient: Confirm the Bank Name or Mobile Money network and the account number are 100% correct.
• Confirm: If all details look good, tap “Confirm”.

Step 4: Finalize with Passcode

• Enter Passcode: To authorize the withdrawal from your GBP Balance, enter your personal 4-digit passcode when prompted. This security step ensures only you can move your funds.

Step 5: Transfer Complete and Tracking

• Transfer Initiated: You will see a success screen indicating your payment has started.
• Instant Delivery: Most transfers to Ghana are completed in under 2 minutes. You will receive a final notification once the funds have landed in your recipient’s account.

Your transfer from the UK to Ghana is complete!