United Kingdom/Money & payments

Money & payments in United Kingdom

Banking and money apps

13 picksUpdated May 4, 2026

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1
Barclays
4.8$
Established UK bank features
2
Revolut
4.7Free
Frequent international travelers
English
3
Lloyds Bank
4.8$
Traditional high-street banking
4
Monzo
A popular UK-based challenger bank offering a digital-first current account with smart budgeting features.
English
5
Starling Bank
4.9Free
Fee-free spending abroad
English
6
Western Union
4.6$$
Global cash pickups
English
7
Wise (formerly TransferWise)
4.7$
Mid-market exchange rates
English
8
PayPal
4.8Free
Secure online shopping payments
English
9
XE Money Transfer
4.3$
Tracking market exchange rates
10
Google Pay
4.1Free
Contactless NFC payments
English Card pay
11
Skrill
4.4$$
Online gambling and betting
12
Remitly
4.8$
Fast immigrant remittances
English
13
Curve
4.5Free
Managing multiple bank cards