Send money to Timor-Leste

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Singapore to Timor-Leste.

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  • 0.39 SGD
  • 4.94 SGDOur fee
  • 5.33 SGDTotal fees
  • =
    994.67 SGDTotal amount we’ll convert
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Save when you send money to Timor-Leste

Sending 1,000 SGD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)and transfer speed
Wise
730.61 USD
Transfer fee
4.94 SGD
Exchange rate(1 SGD USD)
0.734241
Exchange rate markup
0 SGD
Cost of transfer
4.94 SGD

Instarem.
728.23 USD- 2.38 USD
Transfer fee
7.80 SGD
Exchange rate(1 SGD USD)
0.733954
Exchange rate markup
0.39 SGD
Cost of transfer
8.19 SGD

OFX
724.45 USD- 6.16 USD
Transfer fee
0 SGD
Exchange rate(1 SGD USD)
0.724453
Exchange rate markup
13.33 SGD
Cost of transfer
13.33 SGD

Remitly
709.97 USD- 20.64 USD
Transfer fee
5.99 SGD
Exchange rate(1 SGD USD)
0.714253
Exchange rate markup
27.22 SGD
Cost of transfer
33.21 SGD

This applies when you pay in via bank transfer or ACH payments. How do we collect this data?
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How to send money to Timor-Leste in 3 easy steps

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How to send money to Timor-Leste from Singapore

How to send money to Timor-Leste from Singapore

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
  3. And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Timor-Leste?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in SGD to Timor-Leste, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.46 SGD + 0.45% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
0.46 SGD
Variable feeup to 169,393 SGD/month
0.45%
Variable feemore than 169,393 SGD/month

How long will a money transfer to Timor-Leste take?

A money transfer from Singapore (SGD) to Timor-Leste (USD) should arrive by Friday. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Your transfer route

SGD
USD

Should arrive

by Friday

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We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

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We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money to Timor-Leste from Singapore with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money to Timor-Leste? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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