Compare the best ways to send money from United States to Mauritius

We compared 6 companies sending money from the United States to Mauritius. Currencies Direct is the best and cheapest, while Currencies Direct is the fastest.

Sending $7,000 with Currencies Direct gets your recipient 345,746.1 MUR at 49.3923 MUR per USD.

Best companies for USD/MUR transfers

6 of 6 providers

Last updated on 28 October 2026

Based on 7,000 USD transfer

Best companies for USD/MUR transfers

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Wise

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $69.56 1 USD = 47.5650 MUR -0.03% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 329,646.38 Within a week
Multi-currency cardReceive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin a weekAvailable via:SWIFT
$69.561 USD = 47.5650 MUR
Rs 329,646.38You pay$7,000.00
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Xe

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $0.00 1 USD = 46.6988 MUR +1.81% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 326,891.60 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountDedicated support for larger transactions

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Xe when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 USD = 46.6988 MUR
Rs 326,891.60You pay$7,000.00

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Currencies Direct

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $0.00 1 USD = 49.3923 MUR -3.80% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 345,746.10 Minutes - 24 hours
CheapestFastest
Personal account managerMulti-currency cardReceive to bank account

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Currencies Direct when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 USD = 49.3923 MUR
Rs 345,746.10You pay$7,000.00
Exclusive: Special Rate for 1st Transfer

Key Currency

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $0.00 1 USD = 47.4312 MUR +0.25% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 332,018.72 Minutes - 3 days
Personal account managerReceive to bank account

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Key Currency when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 3 days
Free1 USD = 47.4312 MUR
Rs 332,018.72You pay$7,000.00
Exclusive: First Transfer Deal

Regency FX

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $0.00 1 USD = 47.4217 MUR +0.27% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 331,952.15 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountProfessional, personal service

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 USD = 47.4217 MUR
Rs 331,952.15You pay$7,000.00
$0 fee on first online transfers

MoneyGram

Pay via Cash deposit
Fee $60.79 1 USD = 47.3435 MUR +0.44% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 331,404.50 Minutes - 24 hours

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with MoneyGram when paying by cash deposit.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Cash pickupMinutes - 24 hours
$60.791 USD = 47.3435 MUR
Rs 331,404.50You pay$7,060.79

Wise

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $69.56 1 USD = 47.5650 MUR -0.03% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 329,646.38 Within a week
Recommended
Multi-currency cardReceive to bank accountDedicated support for large transfers

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Wise when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositWithin a weekAvailable via:SWIFT
$69.561 USD = 47.5650 MUR
Rs 329,646.38You pay$7,000.00

Xe

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $0.00 1 USD = 46.6988 MUR +1.81% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 326,891.60 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountDedicated support for larger transactions

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Xe when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
Free1 USD = 46.6988 MUR
Rs 326,891.60You pay$7,000.00

Xe

Pay via Debit card
Fee $35.00 1 USD = 46.6988 MUR +1.81% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 325,257.14 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountDedicated support for larger transactions

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Xe when paying by debit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
$35.001 USD = 46.6988 MUR
Rs 325,257.14You pay$7,000.00
$0 fee on first online transfers

MoneyGram

Pay via Debit card
Fee $75.99 1 USD = 45.8929 MUR +3.55% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 321,250.30 Minutes - 24 hours

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with MoneyGram when paying by debit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Cash pickupMinutes - 24 hours
$75.991 USD = 45.8929 MUR
Rs 321,250.30You pay$7,075.99
$0 fee on first online transfers

MoneyGram

Pay via Bank transfer
Fee $105.00 1 USD = 45.8929 MUR +3.55% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 321,250.30 Minutes - 24 hours

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with MoneyGram when paying by bank transfer.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Cash pickupMinutes - 24 hours
$105.001 USD = 45.8929 MUR
Rs 321,250.30You pay$7,105.00
$0 fee on first online transfers

MoneyGram

Pay via Credit card
Fee $179.99 1 USD = 45.8929 MUR +3.55% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 321,250.30 Minutes - 24 hours

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with MoneyGram when paying by credit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Cash pickupMinutes - 24 hours
$179.991 USD = 45.8929 MUR
Rs 321,250.30You pay$7,179.99

Xe

Pay via Credit card
Fee $210.00 1 USD = 46.6988 MUR +1.81% vs mid-market Recipient gets Rs 317,084.85 Minutes - 24 hours
Personal account managerReceive to bank accountDedicated support for larger transactions

Ways to receive money in Mauritius with Xe when paying by credit card.

MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets
Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours
$210.001 USD = 46.6988 MUR
Rs 317,084.85You pay$7,000.00
How Our Results Work
Mid-market rate: 1 USD = 47.5501 MUR Updates every 60 minutes.

How to send money from US to Mauritius

Pick a company

If you're sending a one-off transfer, then Currencies Direct is the best option.

Currencies Direct was the cheapest on 30 of the 30 days it quoted $7,000 transfers to Mauritius.

For recurring transfers, I'd suggest using an app or a multi-currency account with MoneyGram.

For large transfers, a broker like Currencies Direct is the best option.

If your recipient needs cash, MoneyGram is the cheapest.

How much you send will affect the best option for you right now.

Pay for it

You have 4 ways to pay for your transfer to Mauritius, including bank transfer, debit card, credit card, and cash deposit.

Usually, using bank transfer to fund your transfer is the cheapest but slowest option (ACH and takes a day or two).

You can use a debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay for quicker deposit but its a bit more expensive.

I suggest avoiding credit cards since these are most expensive and have cash advance fees (Amex is very rarely accepted in general).

Check and send

First time round you'll need to confirm who you are.

An SSN isn't required, an ITIN or a foreign passport works with most companies here.

Compare amounts

How much USD are you sending to Mauritius?

How much USD you send to Mauritius heavily affects the best ways and the cheapest options. Use the table below to check how the cheapest options change and how much more you'd get by comparing.

Our analysis shows Currencies Direct was the cheapest in 100% of the transfers from $5,000 it quoted, and in 95% of all the transfers it quoted.

Cheapest service
$500-3.80%$0.00Rs 24,696.15with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 1,257.38
$2,000-3.22%$0.00Rs 98,228.60with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 5,045.12
$5,000-3.80%$0.00Rs 246,961.50with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 12,664.35
$7,000This page-3.80%$0.00Rs 345,746.10with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 18,132.25
$10,000-3.80%$0.00Rs 493,923.00with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 25,878.62
$50,000-3.80%$0.00Rs 2,469,615.00with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 129,012.07
$100,000-3.80%$0.00Rs 4,939,230.00with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 257,534.02
$250,000-3.80%$0.00Rs 12,348,075.00with bank transfer to bank deposit+Rs 643,731.13

Mid-market rate: 1 USD = 47.5501 MUR

USD/MUR Exchange Rate History

Is today a good time to send money from US to Mauritius?

The cheapest way to send USD to MUR can change every day, or stay with the same company all month.

We've compared the mid-market rate with the cheapest option each day (today it's Currencies Direct), across 30 days of comparisons for 7,000 USD transfers to Mauritius.

MUR received for $7,000, after fees

Wed, Oct 28, 2026Mid-market rateRs 332,850.85 Currencies Direct Rs 345,746.10Currencies DirectRs 345,746.10Key CurrencyRs 332,018.72Regency FXRs 331,952.15

325,000
330,000
335,000
340,000
345,000
350,000
At the mid-market rateWith the cheapest optionCurrencies DirectKey CurrencyRegency FX
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.6104 – Rs 333,272.72
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 5,522.38
Key Currency 47.4914 $0.00 Rs 332,439.53 −Rs 833.19
Regency FX 47.4818 $0.00 Rs 332,372.88 −Rs 899.84
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.7596 – Rs 334,317.52
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 4,477.58
Key Currency 47.6402 $0.00 Rs 333,481.72 −Rs 835.80
Regency FX 47.6307 $0.00 Rs 333,414.86 −Rs 902.66
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.8203 – Rs 334,741.93
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 4,053.17
Key Currency 47.7007 $0.00 Rs 333,905.07 −Rs 836.85
Regency FX 47.6912 $0.00 Rs 333,838.12 −Rs 903.80
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 48.1496 – Rs 337,047.39
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 1,747.71
Key Currency 48.0293 $0.00 Rs 336,204.77 −Rs 842.62
Regency FX 48.0196 $0.00 Rs 336,137.36 −Rs 910.03
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 48.1504 – Rs 337,052.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 −Rs 203.55
Key Currency 48.0300 $0.00 Rs 336,210.01 −Rs 842.64
Regency FX 48.0204 $0.00 Rs 336,142.60 −Rs 910.05
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 48.1504 – Rs 337,052.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 −Rs 203.55
Key Currency 48.0300 $0.00 Rs 336,210.01 −Rs 842.64
Regency FX 48.0204 $0.00 Rs 336,142.60 −Rs 910.05
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 48.0604 – Rs 336,422.46
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 2,372.64
Key Currency 47.9402 $0.00 Rs 335,581.40 −Rs 841.06
Regency FX 47.9306 $0.00 Rs 335,514.12 −Rs 908.34
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.4099 – Rs 331,869.27
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 6,925.83
Key Currency 47.2914 $0.00 Rs 331,039.59 −Rs 829.67
Regency FX 47.2819 $0.00 Rs 330,973.22 −Rs 896.05
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.3804 – Rs 331,662.58
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 7,132.52
Key Currency 47.2619 $0.00 Rs 330,833.43 −Rs 829.15
Regency FX 47.2524 $0.00 Rs 330,767.09 −Rs 895.49
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.5203 – Rs 332,641.90
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 6,153.20
Key Currency 47.4015 $0.00 Rs 331,810.30 −Rs 831.60
Regency FX 47.3920 $0.00 Rs 331,743.77 −Rs 898.13
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.4602 – Rs 332,221.20
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 6,573.90
Key Currency 47.3415 $0.00 Rs 331,390.65 −Rs 830.55
Regency FX 47.3320 $0.00 Rs 331,324.21 −Rs 896.99
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.4604 – Rs 332,222.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 +Rs 4,626.45
Key Currency 47.3417 $0.00 Rs 331,392.09 −Rs 830.56
Regency FX 47.3322 $0.00 Rs 331,325.64 −Rs 897.01
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.4604 – Rs 332,222.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 +Rs 4,626.45
Key Currency 47.3417 $0.00 Rs 331,392.09 −Rs 830.56
Regency FX 47.3322 $0.00 Rs 331,325.64 −Rs 897.01
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.5303 – Rs 332,712.16
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 6,082.94
Key Currency 47.4115 $0.00 Rs 331,880.38 −Rs 831.78
Regency FX 47.4020 $0.00 Rs 331,813.83 −Rs 898.33
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.7304 – Rs 334,112.62
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 4,682.48
Key Currency 47.6110 $0.00 Rs 333,277.34 −Rs 835.28
Regency FX 47.6015 $0.00 Rs 333,210.51 −Rs 902.11
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.6101 – Rs 333,270.41
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 5,524.69
Key Currency 47.4910 $0.00 Rs 332,437.24 −Rs 833.17
Regency FX 47.4815 $0.00 Rs 332,370.58 −Rs 899.83
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.3023 – Rs 331,116.16
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 7,678.94
Key Currency 47.1841 $0.00 Rs 330,288.37 −Rs 827.79
Regency FX 47.1746 $0.00 Rs 330,222.14 −Rs 894.02
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.2300 – Rs 330,610.35
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 8,184.75
Key Currency 47.1120 $0.00 Rs 329,783.82 −Rs 826.53
Regency FX 47.1025 $0.00 Rs 329,717.70 −Rs 892.65
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.2304 – Rs 330,612.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 +Rs 6,236.45
Key Currency 47.1123 $0.00 Rs 329,786.11 −Rs 826.54
Regency FX 47.1029 $0.00 Rs 329,719.99 −Rs 892.66
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.2304 – Rs 330,612.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.1213 $0.00 Rs 336,849.10 +Rs 6,236.45
Key Currency 47.1123 $0.00 Rs 329,786.11 −Rs 826.54
Regency FX 47.1029 $0.00 Rs 329,719.99 −Rs 892.66
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.2503 – Rs 330,752.10
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 8,043.00
Key Currency 47.1322 $0.00 Rs 329,925.22 −Rs 826.88
Regency FX 47.1227 $0.00 Rs 329,859.07 −Rs 893.03
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.2602 – Rs 330,821.54
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.3993 $0.00 Rs 338,795.10 +Rs 7,973.56
Key Currency 47.1421 $0.00 Rs 329,994.49 −Rs 827.05
Regency FX 47.1326 $0.00 Rs 329,928.32 −Rs 893.22
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.3098 – Rs 331,168.40
Currencies Direct Cheapest 48.8958 $0.00 Rs 342,270.60 +Rs 11,102.20
Key Currency 47.1915 $0.00 Rs 330,340.48 −Rs 827.92
Regency FX 47.1820 $0.00 Rs 330,274.25 −Rs 894.15
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.1501 – Rs 330,050.39
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.3923 $0.00 Rs 345,746.10 +Rs 15,695.71
Key Currency 47.0322 $0.00 Rs 329,225.26 −Rs 825.13
Regency FX 47.0227 $0.00 Rs 329,159.25 −Rs 891.14
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.1604 – Rs 330,122.67
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.3923 $0.00 Rs 345,746.10 +Rs 15,623.43
Key Currency 47.0425 $0.00 Rs 329,297.37 −Rs 825.30
Regency FX 47.0330 $0.00 Rs 329,231.34 −Rs 891.33
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.1604 – Rs 330,122.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.1143 $0.00 Rs 343,800.10 +Rs 13,677.45
Key Currency 47.0425 $0.00 Rs 329,297.34 −Rs 825.31
Regency FX 47.0330 $0.00 Rs 329,231.31 −Rs 891.34
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.1604 – Rs 330,122.65
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.1143 $0.00 Rs 343,800.10 +Rs 13,677.45
Key Currency 47.0425 $0.00 Rs 329,297.34 −Rs 825.31
Regency FX 47.0330 $0.00 Rs 329,231.31 −Rs 891.34
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.1302 – Rs 329,911.44
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.3923 $0.00 Rs 345,746.10 +Rs 15,834.66
Key Currency 47.0124 $0.00 Rs 329,086.66 −Rs 824.78
Regency FX 47.0030 $0.00 Rs 329,020.67 −Rs 890.77
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.3196 – Rs 331,237.51
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.3923 $0.00 Rs 345,746.10 +Rs 14,508.59
Key Currency 47.2013 $0.00 Rs 330,409.41 −Rs 828.10
Regency FX 47.1919 $0.00 Rs 330,343.17 −Rs 894.34
Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference
Mid-market rate 47.5501 – Rs 332,850.85
Currencies Direct Cheapest 49.3923 $0.00 Rs 345,746.10 +Rs 12,895.25
Key Currency 47.4312 $0.00 Rs 332,018.72 −Rs 832.13
Regency FX 47.4217 $0.00 Rs 331,952.15 −Rs 898.70

Exchange rateFeeRecipient getsDifference

Each line shows what the recipient gets when you send $7,000, after fees, as quoted by each company. The mid-market line shows what $7,000 converts to at the real exchange rate, with no fees or markup. Rates are checked once a day. Sponsored placements never affect this data. There are no bank quotes for this period.

Understanding USD/MUR exchange rate

The dashed line is what you'd get at the mid-market rate with no fees, and the blue line is the cheapest option that day.

When the blue line goes above the dashed one, you're getting more MUR per USD than the mid-market rate can offer.

This could be due to money transfer offers, FX rate adjustments, or market competitiveness.

In the past month, a money transfer company beat the mid-market rate on 28 of the last 30 days.

Right now, Currencies Direct pays 345,746.1 MUR on 7,000 USD, which is 12,895.25 MUR more than the mid-market amount, so it's a good deal (pretty much free money).

Today's payout is the highest in the past month.

If you need to send money now, it's a good time to send.

Cheapest over time

Picking the cheapest money transfer company

Just because a company is the cheapest today doesn't mean it's always the best option for sending money to Mauritius.

We've tracked 207 comparisons to check how often today's top companies were the cheapest across 8 amounts over the past month.

  1. Currencies DirectAppeared in 206 comparisons

    Cheapest in 95% of them

  2. Key CurrencyAppeared in 117 comparisons

    Never the cheapest

  3. Regency FXAppeared in 117 comparisons

    Never the cheapest

Based on 207 comparisons across 8 amounts over the last 30 days.

Is the cheapest money transfer company always the best?

Different companies can come out cheapest depending on the day and the amount you send.

To keep things fair, we only count the comparisons each company appeared in, and only analyze companies that appeared in at least 50% of all comparisons (so occasional cheapest options don't skew it).

Today Currencies Direct is the cheapest and gets you the most MUR, and it was also the cheapest in 95% of the 206 comparisons it appeared in over the past month.

It's a good pick for both one-off and regular transfers to Mauritius.

Key Currency (today's second cheapest) was the cheapest in only 0% of its comparisons, so it's rarely the cheapest option for transfers to Mauritius.

Ways to send money from the US to Mauritius

There are 6 companies available for sending money from the US to Mauritius, across broker, online, app, multi-currency account, in person, and global account, and more.

For regular transfers home

Money transfer apps

If you send a few hundred dollars home every payday, an app is usually the cheapest way and the least work.

MoneyGram charges $60.79 on a $7,000 transfer with 0.44% markup, saves your recipient's details for next time, and MUR arrives in minutes - 24 hours.

Over the past month, MoneyGram was the cheapest app on 100% of the days it appeared for $7,000 transfers.

Funding from a US bank account or debit card avoids the 1% federal tax that applies to cash-funded transfers.

Sending without a US bank account

Cash & in-person transfers

Paying in cash at an agent can work without a US bank account.

The ID accepted depends on the company and the amount, so check before visiting if you do not have an SSN.

Hand $7,000 to a MoneyGram agent in the US, and your recipient will get 331,404.5 MUR in minutes - 24 hours.

Our data shows MoneyGram came out cheapest among in-person options on 100% of days in the past month.

However, transfers funded with cash or a money order carry a 1% federal tax since January 1, 2026. To avoid it, fund with a debit card or bank account instead (most agents take both).

For one-off transfers

Online transfers

For a one-off transfer, an online service funded from your checking account is usually the cheapest way to send money to Mauritius.

Of all online companies listed here, MoneyGram gets you the most MUR per USD.

On a $7,000 transfer, you will get 331,404.5 MUR after a $60.79 fee and 0.44% markup.

In our comparisons over the past month, it was the cheapest online service on 30 of the 30 days it quoted.

But, bank funding (ACH) takes 1 to 3 business days to clear, while debit cards (and Google Pay/Apple Pay) are usually instant but cost a bit more.

For transfers over $10,000

Currency brokers

For large transfers to Mauritius (e.g. a property purchase, tuition, or moving to Mauritius), a broker like Currencies Direct charges no fee, gives you a dedicated account manager, and adds -3.8% markup on USD/MUR that gets lower the more you send.

Our analysis shows Currencies Direct was the cheapest broker in 100% of the transfers from $5,000 it quoted.

It's also good to check Wise since you get a bulk discount on transfers over $25,000.

Business payments from the US

Global accounts

Global accounts are for US businesses paying people abroad.

Companies like Airwallex, WorldFirst, or Payoneer handle the recurring and batch payments, invoicing, tracking, and more.

Holding & spending currencies

Multi-currency accounts

A multi-currency account like Currencies Direct is the best for holding and receiving MUR.

This is useful for traveling to Mauritius, building up MUR balance, or receiving payments in MUR.

Currencies Direct converts $7,000 at -3.8% markup plus small fee and holds the MUR until you spend it.

Over the past month, it came out cheapest among multi-currency accounts on 100% of days.

Ways to fund USD and receive MUR in Mauritius

With Currencies Direct, paying by bank transfer and receiving through bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending $7,000 gives your recipient 345,746.1 MUR.

Deposit USD by bank transfer, debit card, credit card, and cash deposit.

The simplest way is to pay from your US checking account

Pay by bank transfer using your routing and account numbers.

An ACH payment is usually cheaper than a card, but it may take some time for it to clear before a money transfer company can send the money to Mauritius.

You can deposit cash

You'll need to visit the nearest MoneyGram branch and hand over $7,000.

MoneyGram is the cheapest option and will get you 331,404.5 MUR on a $7,000 transfer after fees.

Transfers funded with physical cash are subject to the 1% US remittance transfer tax, but funding from a US bank account or with a US-issued debit or credit card is exempt.

Zelle, Venmo and Cash App only support domestic transfers, so they cannot send money to Mauritius.

Your recipient in Mauritius can collect MUR through bank deposit and cash pickup.

They can collect cash in Mauritius

Your recipient can collect MUR from a participating MoneyGram location in Mauritius.

They should take a valid photo ID and the collection reference, and check that the name on the transfer matches their ID.

  1. 1
    Bank transfer Bank deposit

    You pay $7,000.00

    ₨345,746

    Cheapest

  2. 2
    Cash deposit Cash pickup

    You pay $7,060.79

    ₨331,405

    -₨14,342

  3. 3
    Debit card Bank deposit

    You pay $7,000.00

    ₨325,257

    -₨20,489

  4. 4
    Bank transfer Cash pickup

    You pay $7,105.00

    ₨321,250

    -₨24,496

  5. 5
    Debit card Cash pickup

    You pay $7,075.99

    ₨321,250

    -₨24,496

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  1. 6
    Credit card Cash pickup

    You pay $7,179.99

    ₨321,250

    -₨24,496

  2. 7
    Credit card Bank deposit

    You pay $7,000.00

    ₨317,085

    -₨28,661

Things to consider before sending USD to Mauritius

The way you fund the transfer now affects the tax, while US law gives you specific rights if something goes wrong.

Find the right USD/MUR company

Cheapest way to send money to Mauritius

The cheapest option is Currencies Direct, funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. Your recipient gets 345,746.1 MUR, which is 3.97% more than the next best option.

Fastest way to send money to Mauritius

The fastest option is Currencies Direct. Pay by bank transfer and choose bank deposit for the payout. Your recipient gets 345,746.1 MUR, with the money arriving in minutes - 24 hours.

Cash-funded transfers now carry a 1% tax

Since January 1, 2026, a 1% federal tax applies when an international transfer is funded with cash, a money order, a cashier's check or a traveler's check.

Funding from a US bank account, including ACH, or with a US-issued debit or credit card is exempt.

The rule applies to how you pay in, so your recipient can still collect cash without triggering the tax.

The $10,000 rule is not a transfer limit

There is no federal cap on how much of your own money you can send electronically abroad.

Your bank or transfer company can set its own limit and ask for proof of where a large or unusual payment came from.

Cash reports and the declaration for physically carrying more than $10,000 across the US border are separate rules.

Do not split cash transactions to avoid a report.

You normally have 30 minutes to cancel

The US Remittance Transfer Rule requires a covered company to show the exchange rate, fees and expected amount received before you pay.

You can normally cancel within 30 minutes at no charge, provided the money has not been deposited or collected.

You also have error-resolution rights if the wrong amount arrives or the transfer never turns up.

Contact the company first and keep the receipt.

The CFPB explains the cancellation and error process.

Need to send a large amount of USD to Mauritius?

For transfers over $10,000, Currencies Direct is the best option.

It offers the best exchange rate, which is more important than the fee for large transfers to Mauritius.

While Currencies Direct may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send MUR, they offer years of experience, and will offer you the peace of mind you need when sending large amounts abroad.

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How we analyze the market

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


We work with leading money transfer companies to provide real time fees and exchange rates. In the past 30 days alone, we analyzed 207 comparisons across 8 amounts.

This page covers the cheapest and fastest options for USD/MUR transfers. This is how we pick them:

  • Cheapest: the company that gets your recipient the most, after fees and the exchange rate. On a tie, live pricing from the company takes priority over the rates we collect by hand.

  • Fastest: the company with the shortest estimated delivery time once you’ve paid. On a tie, the one that pays out more takes priority.

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Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.