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How to send money to Georgia from United States

Get the best deals when you transfer from the United States to Georgia. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best USD to GEL exchange rates.

Read on for analysis on the best ways to send money to Georgia from United States.

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Wise was the top rated provider from United States to Georgia

"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%
Revolut was the cheapest from United States to Georgia

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Xe was the fastest from United States to Georgia

"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.3% - 2.1%

Best option: Wise

Wise is our top choice for USD to GEL transfers.

We tested & reviewed 8 money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly in each category.

Over the last six months, Wise appeared in 100% of United States to Georgia searches, and was the top rated company supporting money transfers between USD and GEL.

For a great mix of cost, speed & features, transfer from United States to Lari using Wise.

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How to get the best deal on your United States to Georgia transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United States to Georgia
Wise
Total number of US - GE providers
8
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Xe
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Xe
Best for credit card
Wise

Understanding United States to Georgia money transfers

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Comparing providers

Comparing providers when sending money from the United States to Georgia is the easiest way to make a transfer at the best price.

We’ve compared 8 providers for sending US Dollar to Georgia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Georgia from the United States.

We rate Wise as the best overall, but comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United States to Georgia.

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Get ahead of the US Dollar-Lari exchange rate
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Choosing the right payment method
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Financial regulators in United States and Georgia
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Georgia
7
Have your ID ready
8
Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money from the United States to Georgia: Revolut

Revolut offers the lowest cost transfers of the 8 compared.

Data collected for transfers between the United States and Georgia over the past six months shows that Revolut is 1.1% cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines an average exchange rate between the US Dollar and Lari that is 0.18% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* USD.

*The most common fee applied to USD-GEL by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to send money to Georgia from the United States: Xe

We compared 8 companies and found Xe offers the fastest money transfers between the United States and Georgia.

Our comparison shows Xe is the fastest option for sending US Dollar into Lari 41.7% of the time. For urgent USD to GEL money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A USD-Lari transfer through Xe comes with an average 0 USD fee.

To ensure Xe was the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to Georgia and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to Georgia and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.

When speed is a priority, Xe is the top choice for sending into Georgia from the United States.

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Send large sums of money

Transferring bigger amounts of money to Georgia from the United States needs a strong exchange rate and effective management of the transfer.

From the
8 options we compared, Wise offers the strongest all round option for large transfers to Georgia from the United States.

Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Laris to Lari.

As such, we recommend Wise for large transfers between Georgia and the United States.

Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to Georgia

The total cost of money transfers from United States to Georgia is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-GEL is currently 2.8102 GEL per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Lari for your US Dollars.

  • To give a historic average, over the last three months the USD-GEL mid-market rate has been 2.715 GEL per US Dollar, this has had a high of 2.735 and a low of 2.6904.

  • From the 8 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to Georgia and the United States.

  • Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to GEL will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to Georgia.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 USD per transfer over the last 6 months. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Lari. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from Georgia.

Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Lari

Timing is essential for sending money between USD and GEL. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much GEL you get for your USD.

Mid-market Rate
1
= 2.81015 GEL

Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:

  • The exchange rate from USD to GEL averaged 2.715 GEL.

  • The highest value recorded was 2.735 GEL, while the lowest was 2.6904 GEL.

  • There are currently 8 providers offering transfers between the United States and Georgia close to this rate

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United States to
Georgia money transfer payment methods

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from the United States to Georgia.

    A money transfer company like Revolut offer bank transfers between the United States and Georgia with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 8 we tested when sending USD to Georgia.

    Revolut has an average fee of 0 USD for money transfersfrom the United States to Georgia. Overall, they offer a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from the United States to Georgia with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Wise.


    Wise is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to Georgia, competing among a total of 8 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    Wise is our top choice of the 8 companies offering credit card transfers from the United States to Georgia.

    Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer as it is considered as a cash advance. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Georgia and United States.


Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.

We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United States to Georgia.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to GEL.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.