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 Sendwave — about 4025.22 UGX per $1 with no transfer fee, ranked by how much actually arrives.

Mid-market rate: 3981.2027 UGX per 1 USD· updated Oct 9, 2026, 10:30 AM 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 Sendwave: send $500 and your recipient gets 2,012,608.47 UGX — an effective 4025.22 UGX per $1, with no transfer fee. Updated Oct 9, 2026, 10:30 AM 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
SendwaveBest value
Mobile money · In minutes
4025.22
Free
Beats mid
2,012,608.47 UGX
SendwaveBest valueMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
2,012,608.47UGX
Rate4025.22
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
WorldRemit
Mobile money · Within 5 minutes
4025.22
Free
Beats mid
2,012,608.45 UGX
WorldRemitMobile money · Within 5 minutes
Recipient gets
2,012,608.45UGX
Rate4025.22
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
Wise
Bank deposit · by Monday, October 12
4080.00
$9.61
Beats mid
2,000,791.20 UGX
WiseBank deposit · by Monday, October 12
Recipient gets
2,000,791.20UGX
Rate4080.00
Fee$9.61
True costBeats mid
NALA
Mobile money · In minutes
3988.27
Free
Beats mid
1,994,136.33 UGX
NALAMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,994,136.33UGX
Rate3988.27
FeeFree
True costBeats mid
Western Union
Mobile money · In minutes
3988.37
$0.99
$0.99 (0.02%)
1,990,236.51 UGX
Western UnionMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,990,236.51UGX
Rate3988.37
Fee$0.99
True cost$0.99 (0.02%)
Remitly
Mobile money · In minutes
3990.70
$2.99
$2.99 (0.36%)
1,983,417.81 UGX
RemitlyMobile money · In minutes
Recipient gets
1,983,417.81UGX
Rate3990.70
Fee$2.99
True cost$2.99 (0.36%)
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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, Sendwave offers the best value to Uganda, delivering 2,012,608.47 UGX on a $500 transfer (about 4025.22 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 3981.2027 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.