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Send money from the UK to Uganda
For businesses paying suppliers, staff and partners. Fund in GBP by Faster Payments into your GBP account, then pay out in UGX to MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and Bank in Uganda. No correspondent banks, open at weekends.
Updated October 2026
Fund your ElementPay balance in GBP by Faster Payments into your GBP account, then pay out in UGX to MTN MoMo in Uganda. Most payouts are sent on local rails, with the rate shown upfront.
The route.
Your GBP balanceFaster PaymentsMTN MoMoRecipient in UgandaHow to send money from the UK to Uganda.
- 01Fund in GBPTop up by Faster Payments into your GBP account, or use an existing USDC balance.
- 02Add the recipientPhone number in +256 format for mobile money, or bank details.
- 03Lock and sendThe UGX amount and fee are fixed before you confirm. Payouts go out on MTN MoMo as soon as you confirm, with a status for every payment.
Compared with a bank wire.
| BANK WIRE | ELEMENTPAY | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | 2–5 business days | Depends on the local rail |
| Weekends | Closed | Open |
| Fees | Deducted by intermediaries | Shown before you send |
| Delivers to mobile money | No | MTN MoMo and Airtel Money |
| Stablecoin funding | No | USDC and USDT |
Common questions.
What is the fastest way to send money from the UK to Uganda?
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Fund your ElementPay balance in GBP by Faster Payments into your GBP account, then pay out in UGX to MTN MoMo in Uganda. Most payouts are sent on local rails, with the rate shown upfront.
How much UGX will the recipient get?
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As an indication, 1 GBP is about 4,658 UGX (October 2026). Your exact rate and fee are shown before you confirm, and the UGX amount is fixed once you approve.
Which payout methods can I use in Uganda?
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MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and Bank.
Is it open at weekends?
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You can create payouts to Uganda at any time. Delivery timing depends on the local rail, and every payment shows its status.
Can I fund with stablecoins instead of GBP?
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Yes. You can fund any payout to Uganda from a USDC or USDT balance instead of GBP.
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