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How to fax from the United Kingdom to the United States

To fax from the United Kingdom to the United States, use Faxend with US country code +1. Common scenarios include UK businesses with US operations, UK lawyers handling US matters, expatriate Americans living in UK communicating with US agencies (IRS, VA, USCIS), and academic correspondence. Faxend works from anywhere in the UK with internet.

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the United Kingdom (+44)United States+1

Why fax from the United Kingdom to US

Many situations require sending a fax from the United Kingdom to the United States. The recipient may not accept email for confidential or legally binding documents, or may explicitly require fax. Faxend works from the United Kingdom via web browser or mobile app, no US phone line needed. The recipient receives the fax as if you were calling from a US fax line.

Common use cases

  • UK businesses with US clients, partners, or subsidiaries
  • UK lawyers and accountants handling US matters
  • American expatriates in UK faxing IRS, VA, USCIS
  • UK universities for cross-border academic correspondence
  • UK pharmaceutical and medical device companies for FDA submissions
  • UK government agencies for cross-border matters

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Step-by-step

1

Get the US recipient fax number

Format: 10-digit US number (3-digit area code plus 7-digit local). Example: 555-123-4567.

2

Open faxend.com/send from the United Kingdom

Works in any browser with internet. No US registration needed.

3

Upload your document

PDF or scanned document. Camera scan available on mobile.

4

Select country: United States (+1)

Country dropdown auto-fills US country code.

5

Enter the US fax number

10 digits, no leading 1 or country code (Faxend prepends).

6

Add cover sheet info

Your name, contact info, recipient details. Faxend formats the cover sheet.

7

Pay and send

International rates apply. Save the transmission confirmation as proof of delivery.

Cross-border regulations

Faxing from the United Kingdom to the US involves both jurisdictions' data protection laws:

  • the United Kingdom privacy law: Applies to outbound transfer of personal data
  • US recipient laws: HIPAA (medical), GLBA (financial), COPPA (children), depending on data type
  • Best practice: Get explicit consent for cross-border transfer of personal data; use a fax service with TLS encryption

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Frequently asked questions

Can I fax from the UK to the US using Faxend?
Yes. Faxend works from anywhere in the UK with internet access. Open faxend.com/send, upload document, select country: United States (+1), enter US fax number. Pay per fax with no subscription.
How do I dial a US fax number from the UK?
Use international format: +1 followed by the 10-digit US number. Faxend handles this automatically when you select United States from the country dropdown.
Can American expats in the UK fax the IRS?
Yes. American citizens living abroad still have IRS obligations (FBAR, FATCA, expat tax filings). Use Faxend to fax IRS forms or RFE responses from the UK. The IRS fax number is the same regardless of where you fax from.
How much does it cost to fax from the UK to the US?
International fax to the US from the UK costs slightly more than domestic US fax. Faxend charges based on destination and page count. Pay per fax with no subscription.
What time zones should I consider?
UK (UTC+0 or UTC+1 with daylight saving) is 5 to 8 hours ahead of US time zones. When it is 9am in London, it is 4am to 1am in different US time zones. Schedule deadline-sensitive faxes accordingly.
Is UK GDPR applicable when faxing personal data to the US?
Yes. UK GDPR applies to cross-border transfers of personal data from the UK. The US is generally treated as a third country requiring appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or other lawful basis).
Can UK businesses fax US companies?
Yes. UK companies regularly fax US partners, clients, and government agencies. Faxend works for B2B communications across the Atlantic.
Can I fax USCIS from the UK for K-1 visa?
Yes. K-1 fiancée visa cases commonly involve cross-border faxing. Use the USCIS fax number on your case correspondence. Faxend transmits from the UK to the USCIS service center handling your case.
Do I need a UK phone line to fax to the US?
No. Faxend uses internet only. No phone line in either UK or US needed. Works on WiFi or cellular data from anywhere in the UK.
Can my UK accountant fax IRS on my behalf?
Yes. UK accountants handling US tax matters for expat clients can use Faxend. With Power of Attorney (Form 2848), the accountant submits IRS forms on your behalf. The cover sheet identifies the sender as the UK accountant.
Can I receive fax from US in the UK?
Yes, with a Faxend inbound number. US senders fax the number, you receive in your Faxend inbox accessible from anywhere in the UK.
Can I fax US universities from the UK?
Yes. UK applicants to US graduate programs commonly fax supplementary documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation) during admissions. Use Faxend with the university's fax number.

Send your fax from the United Kingdom to the US

Open faxend.com/send. No US phone line required. Pay per fax with no subscription.

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