Send money to Uganda

Compare today's live exchange rates and fees across every major provider, and see the hidden markup baked into each quote — so you find the cheapest way to send money to Uganda, to mobile money or a bank account. Rates update every 30 minutes.

Quick answer: the best-value way to send money to Uganda right now is NALA — about 3648.64 UGX per $1 with no transfer fee, ranked by how much actually arrives.

Mid-market rate: 3658.6274 UGX per 1 USD· updated Jun 28, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC

New to this corridor? Read our guide: Send $500 to Uganda with the lowest fees (2026)

Best rate right now

The best-value way to send money to Uganda right now is NALA: send $500 and your recipient gets 1,824,322.50 UGX — an effective 3648.64 UGX per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Jun 28, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC.

Best providers: USD → UGX

Ranked by what your recipient receives on a $500 transfer, fees included.

6 providers
Provider
Rate
Fee
True cost
You receive
NALABest value
Mobile money · In minutes
3648.64
Free
$1.36 (0.27%)
1,824,322.50 UGX
NALABest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,824,322.50UGX
Rate3648.64
FeeFree
True cost$1.36 (0.27%)
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
3641.49
$0.99
$3.33 (0.67%)
1,817,137.58 UGX
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,817,137.58UGX
Rate3641.49
Fee$0.99
True cost$3.33 (0.67%)
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 5 minutes
3620.31
Free
$5.24 (1.05%)
1,810,154.95 UGX
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 5 minutes
Recipient gets
1,810,154.95UGX
Rate3620.31
FeeFree
True cost$5.24 (1.05%)
Sendwave
Mobile money · In minutes
3620.31
Free
$5.24 (1.05%)
1,810,154.95 UGX
SendwaveMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,810,154.95UGX
Rate3620.31
FeeFree
True cost$5.24 (1.05%)
Wise
Bank deposit · by Monday
3674.25
$9.61
$9.61 (1.49%)
1,801,815.46 UGX
WiseBank deposit · by Monday
Recipient gets
1,801,815.46UGX
Rate3674.25
Fee$9.61
True cost$9.61 (1.49%)
Boss Money
Mobile money · In minutes
3578.31
Free
$10.98 (2.20%)
1,789,154.95 UGX
Boss MoneyMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,789,154.95UGX
Rate3578.31
FeeFree
True cost$10.98 (2.20%)
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Sending money to Uganda

In Uganda, mobile money through MTN and Airtel is the dominant payout method, with bank deposits to shilling (UGX) accounts supported by most providers.

Most of what you pay sending to Uganda is the exchange-rate markup baked into the rate, not the upfront fee. RemitBeat benchmarks every provider against the mid-market rate and ranks them by the amount that actually arrives in UGX, so you see the genuinely cheapest option rather than the flashiest headline fee.

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Sending money to Uganda — your questions

What is the cheapest way to send money to Uganda?+
As of the latest update, NALA offers the best value to Uganda, delivering 1,824,322.50 UGX on a $500 transfer (about 3648.64 UGX per $1). The cheapest provider changes through the day, so check the live comparison above before sending.
How long does a transfer to Uganda take?+
Most providers deliver to mobile money or a bank account in Uganda within minutes. Bank deposits can take a little longer than mobile money; the comparison shows the payout method for each provider.
What is the mid-market USD/UGX rate today?+
The current mid-market (interbank) rate is about 3658.6274 UGX per USD. RemitBeat compares every provider's quote against it so you can see the true cost.
Is it safe to send money to Uganda?+
Yes — RemitBeat is a comparison service. We never move money or ask for your bank details or PIN. You send through the licensed provider you choose; the rate you see is the rate you get.