Of the 3 companies we compared, Currencies Direct is the cheapest for sending SAR to United States, while Currencies Direct is the fastest. Sending SAR 50,000 with Currencies Direct gets your recipient 13,220 USD.
To get the most USD, deposit money with bank transfer, and withdraw via bank deposit.
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| Based on 50,000 SAR transfer Best companies for SAR/USD transfersAll money transfer offers for SAR/USD transfers, sorted by most USD received. The first two offers may be sponsored promotions. Some offers here pay us a commission. | |||
| Promoted  Key Currency Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 0.2619 USD +0.25% vs mid-market | Recipient gets $13,094.83 Minutes - 3 days | |
Ways to receive money in US with Key Currency when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 3 days Free1 SAR = 0.2619 USD $13,094.83You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Promoted  Regency FX Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 0.2618 USD +0.27% vs mid-market | Recipient gets $13,092.21 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in US with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 0.2618 USD $13,092.21You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
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 Currencies Direct Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 0.2644 USD -0.70% vs mid-market | Recipient gets $13,220.00 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in US with Currencies Direct when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 0.2644 USD $13,220.00You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Exclusive: Special Rate for 1st Transfer Key Currency Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 0.2619 USD +0.25% vs mid-market | Recipient gets $13,094.83 Minutes - 3 days | |
Ways to receive money in US with Key Currency when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 3 days Free1 SAR = 0.2619 USD $13,094.83You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Exclusive: First Transfer Deal Regency FX Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 0.2618 USD +0.27% vs mid-market | Recipient gets $13,092.21 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in US with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 0.2618 USD $13,092.21You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| How Our Results Work Mid-market rate: 1 SAR = 0.262553 USD Updates every 60 minutes. | |||
Transfer details
For a one-off transfer to US, I suggest picking the cheapest option which is Currencies Direct.
On a 50,000 SAR transfer, Currencies Direct delivers the most USD.
The best option will change depending on how much you actually send, so I suggest to get the best SAR/USD rate.
You have 1 methods to fund your transfer: bank transfer.
Most companies will accept mada card for funding, but double check when signing up.
When registering with a new company, you will need to verify your account.
You'll need your Iqama to register and to send.
3 companies send money from Saudi Arabia to United States, using broker and multi-currency account and other options.
Very large transfers
A currency broker can help with timing the exchange rate and paperwork on a large transfer to United States from Saudi Arabia.
Currencies Direct charges an exchange-rate markup of around -0.7% with no fees and gives you someone to contact throughout the transfer.
You will need your Iqama, salary certificate and source-of-funds documents beforehand.
Paying suppliers and contractors
Holding multiple currencies
Currencies Direct lets you hold SAR and USD in one account and swap them when you need.
Converting SAR 50,000 will get you 13,220 USD with Currencies Direct.
This is useful if you are getting paid from United States, making recurring payments in USD, or frequently travelling to United States.
Another option is a foreign-currency account at your bank or an overseas account.
With Currencies Direct, paying by bank transfer and receiving through bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending SAR 50,000 gives your recipient 13,220 USD.
For payment, choose bank transfer.
The recipient can collect USD using bank deposit.
You pay ﷼50,000.00
$13,220
Cheapest
Here are a few things to consider when making money transfers from Saudi Arabia to US.
I would suggest starting with these companies unless you have special needs (like specific funding or receiving options):
Cheapest:
Currencies Direct, paid by bank transfer with bank deposit in United States. Your recipient gets 13,220 USD, which is 0.95% more than the next option.
Fastest:
Currencies Direct, funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. It delivers 13,220 USD in minutes - 24 hours.
SAMA's rules for licensed money-transfer centres link an individual customer's limit to documented monthly income.
The rule caps transfers at the monthly salary or SAR 50,000 per month, whichever is lower, with an annual limit of SAR 500,000 where income is proved.
That does not mean every money transfer app will let you send the full amount as they can set their own limits.
SARIE and mada card can be used inside Saudi Arabia only
A wallet or transfer company may use it to collect your payment, but a licensed cross-border service still handles the transfer internally using local rails or internal network of bank accounts.
Only use a bank, wallet, exchange business or remittance centre licensed by the Saudi Central Bank.
Do not hand money to an informal dealer because their rate looks better.
Check the recipient details before paying and keep the receipt.
If the company does not resolve a held or failed transfer, raise the complaint through SAMA Cares.
Comparing the rate matters because the same SAR amount can produce a different USD payout.
Mid-market rate:1 SAR = 0.262553 USD
We track 3 SAMA-licensed companies sending SAR to United States, with rates refreshed in real time on live comparisons.
The riyal is fixed to the dollar, so we compare on what lands in USD, along with the fee and the ways to pay and collect.
Each one goes through our review first.
Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.
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