How to send money to Spain from Saudi Arabia with the best SAR-EUR rate

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Euro when you send Saudi Riyal to Spain.

The current exchange rate between the Saudi Riyal and Euro is 0.2341, but it constantly changes.

When calculating the costs of money transfers between Saudi Arabia and Spain, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the SAR-EUR mid-market rate equals 0.2341 EUR per Saudi Riyal.

• Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Key Currency, only 0 SAR. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.

• Amount Received: The amount received in Euro is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Saudi Arabia to Spain. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Spain, the less it is costing to send from Saudi Arabia.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more EUR for the same amount of Saudi Riyal. But, the best way to lock in a price between Saudi Arabia and Spain is by using a forward contract.

A bank transfer is the our recommended option for money transfers between Saudi Arabia and Spain.

Here are all the ways to send money from Saudi Arabia to Spain:

Bank transfers

Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Saudi Arabia to Spain.

By using a money transfer company such as Key Currency for transfers from Saudi Arabia to Spain, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Saudi Arabia to Spain with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with .


is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from Saudi Arabia to Spain.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from Saudi Arabia to Spain, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Saudi Arabia and Spain to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Saudi Arabia and Spain.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Saudi Arabia to Spain.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using Currencies Direct if you need to send large amounts of SAR to Spain. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Spain is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Saudi Arabia, or entering Spain. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Spain. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Saudi Arabia to Spain will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Saudi Arabia into Euro. Currencies Direct is the best company for bank transfers between Saudi Arabia and Spain.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Saudi Arabia and Spain.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Key Currency.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Saudi Arabia and Spain, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Saudi Arabia this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Spain it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Spain, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Saudi Arabia and Spain, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend Currencies Direct in part due to their easy sign up process in Saudi Arabia.

When sending large amounts of money between Saudi Arabia and Spain there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into Euro may need to be reported to tax authorities in Spain, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Spain based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Saudi Arabia or Spain to discuss your personal circumstances.