Find the best ways to transfer money from United States to Romania

A better exchange rate means more US Dollar being sent to Romania. This exchange rate determines the price you will pay when buying New Romanian Leu.

Currently the mid-market rate between US Dollar and New Romanian Leu is 4.7097. Getting the best deal on an exchange rate is with Wise.

The USD-RON exchange rates always changing. Understanding the average, and then waiting a day or two can help you get more RON for the same amount of US Dollar - but time it wrong and you might get a worse deal.

If you’re sending a large amount where this rate could make a significant difference, use a forward contract. This allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between the United States and Romania.

A Bank transfer through a money transfer company is the cheapest way to send money. Generally, it’s the payment method that will get you the best price on a transfer from the United States to Romania at this moment.

Revolut is the transfer company offering the best price on sending via Bank transfer.

Sending to Romania from the United States with a Bank transfer is % cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

United States and Romania have different financial regulators and ensuring you fully understand how these work will aid in keeping your money safe.

We’ve put together a directory of worldwide financial regulators which contains details on regulation for money transfers between United States and Romania.

Transfer limits to the United States and Romania will differ per company, this may impact the amount you can send and receive if you hit the limits.

Also, rates and fees for different USD-RON transfer amounts could change - that’s why it’s best to compare companies for your specific transfer amount. Then, for regular transfers to Romania, shopping around each time can make a huge difference if you feel you are hitting limits regularly.

For sending large or regular amounts of USD to Romania we'd recommend using Wise. They offer a combination of rates and fees when sending from the United States to Romania that is the most competitive.

There are different ways to receive money in Romania.

The most popular ways are direct bank deposit into New Romanian Leu, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers offering money transfers between the United States and Romania will offer every method for incoming New Romanian Leu.

Understanding where the money will eventually go after its left the United States and entered Romania could impact the provider you use.

The most common (and generally easiest) way to send money from the United States to Romania is directly into a bank account. Wise is the best company for sending money from the United States to a bank account in Romania.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between United States and Romania.

Mobile wallets, P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular because they offer convenience to those who already have them, but they come with more limitations and higher costs.

When sending New Romanian Leus to Romania, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

The documents you need will vary by money transfer company and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

For the most part however, in the United States ID can be verified through a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license.

In Romania, if the recipient needs an ID to collect money - both should be accepted. We’d recommend checking in advance before sending for any specific requirements on receiving money.

Large transactions between the United States and Romania, are subject to additional checks such as proof of funds. This is for anti-money laundering purposes.

Wise is one of our recommended providers for transfers to Romania from the United States due to the ease of sign up and ID verification.

When sending money between United States and Romania there will be tax declarations to consider.

Some transfers into New Romanian Leu may need to be reported to tax authorities in Romania, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved (or anywhere else there are additional legal requirements).

Depending on age and income in particular, tax limits and personal allowances will change in Romania.

When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in the United States or Romania to discuss the personal circumstances of the transfer. This ensures you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.