Send Money to Pakistan With WorldRemit: Methods, Speed and Tips
You can send money from the UK to Pakistan with WorldRemit on the website or app. The transfer screen shows the current payout choices, payment options, recipient amount, fee, exchange rate and estimated delivery time before you pay.
Pakistan route basics
WorldRemit’s UK-to-Pakistan page displays GBP as the sending currency and PKR as the receiving currency. It lists bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile money and airtime top-up as possible delivery methods. The exact options may depend on the recipient and transfer details, so confirm availability in your own account before choosing.
Start by asking the recipient how they want to receive the money. If they choose a bank deposit, get the account details requested by the form. For cash pickup, follow the current pickup instructions and confirm the name matches the recipient’s ID. For mobile money, ask for the wallet account information. Airtime top-up adds phone credit rather than money that can be withdrawn as cash.
How to make the transfer
- Sign in or create an account with WorldRemit.
- Choose Pakistan as the receiving country and enter an amount in GBP.
- Select a payout option shown for your route and recipient.
- Enter recipient information carefully, including any payout-specific details.
- Check the PKR amount, fee, rate and estimated delivery time on the review screen.
- Pay using an option displayed for your account and save the reference.
WorldRemit says recipient details vary by payout method and that the recipient does not need a WorldRemit account. The UK route page describes bank transfer and debit or credit card as payment choices, but use only what appears for your account. If paying by card, ask the issuer about possible charges that are separate from WorldRemit’s fee.
Avoid delays caused by incorrect details
A recipient name that differs from the account or ID can cause problems. Ask the recipient to send the information exactly as their bank, wallet provider or pickup instructions show it. Check mobile numbers digit by digit, and make sure the recipient knows which payout method you selected. Save the transfer reference so they can identify the payment if they need it.
WorldRemit’s page says the estimated time varies with the route, payout method and payment method. Incorrect recipient information, verification checks and local partner hours may also affect delivery. Use the estimate shown for your transaction and follow its progress in the app. See how to track a WorldRemit transfer if you need to check its status.
Compare cost and limits
Before paying, compare the total you spend with the amount the recipient gets. WorldRemit displays the fee and exchange rate during setup, and these can change. It does not make sense to compare only an advertised rate while ignoring the fee. Read WorldRemit fees for the cost breakdown, and see WorldRemit limits for why transfer caps can depend on the countries, payment choice and local partner.
This site promotes a UK first-transfer offer for new accounts: send £30 or more on your first transfer and receive £20 after the transfer completes. This is the offer promoted on this site and terms may change or vary by country. Enter REFERNNF57P9SAA1L in the referral field when signing up, then check the current in-app conditions before sending. Use the referral link to start.
For the general process, see how to use WorldRemit and how to receive money sent with WorldRemit. If you are comparing UK routes, see our guides to India and Nigeria.
FAQ
Can I use WorldRemit to send money to Pakistan from the UK?
WorldRemit has a UK-to-Pakistan route page. Check the payout methods and payment choices shown in your own transfer before paying.
What does PKR mean?
PKR is the recipient currency code shown on WorldRemit’s Pakistan route page. The amount displayed for your transfer depends on the current rate and fee.
How do I make sure the recipient gets the transfer?
Confirm the recipient’s information and preferred payout method with them, check every field before payment, and share the transfer reference afterward.
Is this an official WorldRemit page?
No. This is an independent guide and may earn a reward through its referral link. Read the disclosure.