How to send money to Venezuela from Spain with the best EUR-VES rate

Comparing the different providers offering services between Spain and Venezuela, is the best way to send money with confidence.

Right now, for EUR/VES

• OFX is our top choice for EUR to VES transfers. Transferring 7,000 EUR to VES will cost you €0 in fees, and your recipient will get 4,910,527.88 VES.

• OFX offers the cheapest combination of low fees and competitive exchange rates of the 2 providers we compared. They offer a fee of 0 EUR and exchange rate between EUR-VES that is 0.5% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest money transfers from Spain to Venezuela is with OFX. Based on our recent data, transfer time for a €7,000 transfer to Venezuela with OFX is minutos - 24 horas. This can vary by amount and method, but it is a good point of reference.

The 2 providers we've compared ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Venezuela from Spain. By taking the time to compare you can save yourself in the region of 3% of the total transfer amount.

Whilst we rate OFX as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring Euro to Venezuela.

The exchange rate determines how much Bolivar you will get for every Euro you want to send. A better exchange rate is the best way to save money on transfers from Spain to Venezuela.

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Venezuela to Venezuela. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current EUR-VES mid-market rate is 699.6711 VES per Euro. You will get more Bolivar for your Euros if you find a provider close to this number.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. OFX charges 0 EUR per transfer, which is currently the best deal on transfers to Venezuela. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Bolivar eventually received in Venezuela. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Spain will result in more money received in Venezuela.

The current rate between the Euro and Bolivar is 699.6711.

With currencies, the exchange fluctuates constantly, and the EUR-VES exchange rate is no different. Tracking the rate and understanding the averages can help get a better deal.

Even waiting a day or two can help you get more VES for the same amount of Euro.

Beyond this, a forward contract allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Spain and Venezuela.

The most cost effective way to send money from Spain to Venezuela is via a bank transfer. OFX is the company offering the best price for a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from Spain to Venezuela:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from Spain to Venezuela.

By opting for a money transfer company such as OFX for transfers from Spain to Venezuela, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from Spain to Venezuela is easy with Paysend.


Paysend is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from Spain to Venezuela, this is among a total of 2 money transfer companies compared.

Credit cards

When it comes to the credit card deposits, when sending money from Spain to Venezuela, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Regulations are important for keeping your money safe, Spain and Venezuela have different regulations to consider.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between Spain and Venezuela.

Some companies offering money transfers between Spain and Venezuela will come with minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can send or receive and this could cause rates or fees to change.

Comparing EUR-VES rates for your specific transfer amount will factor in these rates and fees changes, so you’ll get the best provider for your specific needs. For regular transfers from Spain to Venezuela, it’s best to check any changes in fees and rates every time you send.

For large transfers of money transfers from Spain to Venezuela we’d recommend OFX. They offer a competitive combination of rates and fees when sending from Spain to Venezuela, even at larger amounts.

Also, be sure to check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering Venezuela from Spain.

Receiving Bolivar in Venezuela has a few different options. The most popular ways to receive are through a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all companies offering money transfers from Spain to Venezuela will cater for every method for incoming Bolivar, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more popular ways is sending money from Spain directly to a bank account in Venezuela. This is because it means the recipient in Venezuela has to do very little. OFX is the best company for bank transfers between Spain and Venezuela.

Whilst cash pickup is popular, it is not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp operate in Venezuela and are popular because of convenience, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like OFX.

When using a money transfer provider to send Euros to Venezuela, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

Documents needed will vary and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

Generally speaking, those in Spain can verify through a government issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money or open a multi-currency account in Venezuela, both can also be used there as well.

Large transactions between Spain and Venezuela will be subject to additional security measures such as proving where the funds originated, these will be for anti-money laundering purposes.

OFX has scored highly for transfers to Venezuela because of the easy sign up process in Spain.

There will be tax declarations to consider when sending larger amounts of money between Spain and Venezuela.

Transfers into Bolivar may need to be reported to tax authorities in Venezuela as well, where regular income, large amounts (such as property or inheritance) and business payments will all be subject to tax checks.

Based on the recipient, tax limits in Venezuela, as well as personal allowances will change. When in doubt, we’d recommend contacting a tax professional in Spain or Venezuela to discuss your personal circumstances. This ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.