Send money to the USA from abroad

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to the USA from abroad.

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Sending 30,000.00 SGD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 SGD USD)
WiseCheapest22,097.42 USDSave up to 496.13 USD140.88 SGD0.740056Mid-market rate
Instarem.22,021.96 USD-75.46 USD234.00 SGD0.739836Mid-market rate
OFX21,982.40 USD-115.02 USD0.00 SGD0.732747
UOB21,928.64 USD-168.78 USD130.00 SGD0.734136
Remitly21,601.29 USD-496.13 USD5.99 SGD0.720187
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How to send money to the USA from abroad in 3 easy steps

How to send money to the USA from abroad

How to send money to the USA from abroad

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a wire transfer, ACH 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 the USA from abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in SGD to the USA from abroad, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.46 SGD + 0.47% 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 170,535 SGD/month
0.47%
Variable feemore than 170,535 SGD/month

How long will a money transfer to the USA from abroad take?

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

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

Your transfer route

SGD
USD

Should arrive

in 9 hours

Best ways to send money to the USA from abroad

  • Bank Transfer

    Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to the USA from abroad

Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

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.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

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 from abroad with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money from abroad? 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.
Learn more about the Wise app

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