Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Western Union currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
British pound (GBP) to Samoan tala (WST) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP/WST Outlook: Slightly positive, but likely to move sideways as the rate is above its recent average and lacks a clear driver.
GBP/USD Outlook: The outlook for GBP/USD is likely to increase as the exchange rate is above its recent average and near recent highs, supported by positive...
USD/WST Outlook: The outlook is likely to decrease as the rate is currently below its recent average and near recent lows, weighed down by multiple factors.
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Samoan tala across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
| GBP | WST |
|---|---|
| £ 262.60 | WS$ 1,000 |
| £ 1,313 | WS$ 5,000 |
| £ 5,252 | WS$ 20,000 |
| £ 26,260 | WS$ 100,000 |
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*Converted at the current GBP-WST interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The Western Union GBP to WST exchange rate is 3.7503. This is -1.5% compared to the latest GBP-WST mid-market rate 3.8075.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare British pound (GBP) to Samoan tala (WST) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Western Union - Sterling to Tala comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Western Union and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-WST mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full GBP to WST - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to WST exchange rate is Wise at 3.7846, -0.6% from the latest mid-market rate 3.8075.
The next best is Western Union at 3.7503, -1.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Lloyds Bank rate is 3.6171 at -5% the Royal Bank of Scotland rate is 3.64 at -4.4% and the Barclays Bank rate is 3.6285 at -4.7% compared to the mid-rate 3.8075.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service like Western Union or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
View a full list of exchange rates by selecting your Base (from) currency:
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