Send money to Chile from the UK
Send money to Chile from the UK with Fonmoney: the recipient gets Chilean pesos (CLP) directly into their bank account, within a few hours.
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Bank transfers from the UK to Chile — secure and regulated
With Fonmoney you can transfer money from the UK to Chile straight into a bank account. The recipient gets Chilean pesos (CLP) at the current exchange rate, with no hidden fees.
Pay by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) from anywhere in the UK. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to send money to Chile from the UK
From the UK, your transfer to Chile is completed online in a few minutes — no branch visit, no paperwork. You pay in pounds and your family receives Chilean pesos.
- 1Enter the amount — type how much you want to send in pounds. You'll instantly see how many Chilean pesos (CLP) the recipient gets and the exact exchange rate.
- 2Enter the recipient's details — their full name, bank, and account number in Chile. Fonmoney works with the main Chilean banks.
- 3Verify your identity — a short step required by regulation. You'll need your ID document. Only the first time.
- 4Pay by card and confirm — Visa or Mastercard, debit or credit. Secure payment, with email confirmation.
Why send money to Chile from the UK with Fonmoney
Thousands of people in the UK trust Fonmoney to send money to Chile every month.
- ✓ Arrives at their bank in Chile. The recipient gets Chilean pesos (CLP) at Banco de Chile, BancoEstado, Santander Chile, BCI, and more.
- ✓ Clear exchange rate. See the GBP/CLP rate and the exact amount the recipient gets before you pay. No hidden costs.
- ✓ Fast. Most transfers from the UK to Chile arrive the same day or within a few hours.
- ✓ All from home. Manage the transfer online, with no branch visit.
- ✓ Regulated in the UK and the EU. Fonmoney operates under license from the UK's FCA and the Banco de España.
A regulated, secure service
Authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority as a payment services provider.
Also regulated as a payment institution in the European Union.
Your data and payments travel encrypted end to end.
Verified identity for secure transactions.
Everything about sending money from the UK to Chile
Before you make your first transfer, here's what's worth knowing so the money arrives fast and without hassle.
The pound-to-Chilean-peso exchange rate
You send in pounds and the recipient gets Chilean pesos (CLP). With Fonmoney you see the GBP/CLP exchange rate and the exact amount they'll receive before confirming payment. There's no hidden margin in the exchange rate, and no costs that appear at the end: what you see on screen is what arrives.
The account details — what you'll need
To transfer money from the UK to Chile you need the recipient's full name, their bank, and their account number in Chile. The recipient finds these details in their bank's app, on a statement, or at a branch. With those details, the money goes straight into their account — there's nothing to collect at a counter.
Banks in Chile that receive your transfer
Fonmoney works with the main Chilean banks. The recipient can hold their account at any of them:
How long a transfer from the UK to Chile takes
Most transfers arrive the same day or within a few hours; in some cases it can take up to 24 hours. The timing depends on the recipient's bank and the time difference — the UK is several hours behind Chile, and the exact gap shifts depending on each country's clock changes across the year. Receiving money from the UK in Chile requires no extra step from the recipient: the amount is simply credited to their account.
Fees and limits
Fonmoney applies a fixed, transparent fee per transfer, shown before you pay. The limit per transfer depends on your verification level: after your first sign-up and identity verification (required by regulation), you can send larger amounts.
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Frequently asked questions — send money from the UK to Chile
▸ How do I send money to Chile from the UK with Fonmoney?
With Fonmoney you can send money from the UK to Chile in four steps: enter the amount, provide the recipient's banking details, verify your identity, and pay by Visa or Mastercard. The money reaches the bank account in Chilean pesos (CLP).
▸ How long does a transfer from the UK to Chile take?
Most transfers with Fonmoney arrive the same day or within a few hours. In some cases it can take up to 24 hours, depending on the recipient's bank and the time difference.
▸ How much does it cost to send money to Chile from the UK?
Fonmoney applies a fixed, transparent fee per transfer, shown before you pay. The GBP/CLP exchange rate shown on screen is the one applied — no hidden costs.
▸ How does the recipient get the money in Chile?
The recipient doesn't need to do anything. The money goes straight into their bank account in Chile, in Chilean pesos. They just need an active account and to have shared their account number and bank with the sender in the UK.
▸ What details do I need from the recipient?
You need the recipient's full name, their bank account number in Chile, and their bank (Banco de Chile, BancoEstado, Santander Chile, BCI, and more).
▸ Is it safe to send money to Chile from the UK?
Yes. Fonmoney is regulated by the UK's FCA and the Banco de España, with encrypted payments and identity verification. Trustpilot 4.3 ★ with 3,942 genuine reviews.
What our customers say
"I've been sending money to my family in Santiago for two years. The exchange rate is clear and the money arrives the same day."
Emma T.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
"Simple process, and my mother in Viña del Mar had the money in her account within a few hours."
Oliver B.
United Kingdom · ★★★★★
"I enter the account, pay by card, done. Fonmoney makes it easy to help my family in Antofagasta."
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United Kingdom · ★★★★★
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