How to send money to Russia from Sweden with the best SEK-RUB rate

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Russian Ruble when you send Swedish Krona to Russia.

The current exchange rate between the Swedish Krona and Russian Ruble is 8.6805. Remitly offers the best exchange.

The SEK-RUB exchange rate is always moving.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more RUB for the same amount of Swedish Krona. But, the best way to lock in a price between Sweden and Russia is by using a forward contract.

A debit card is the our recommended option for money transfers between Sweden and Russia. Remitly offers the best price on a debit card.

A debit card to Russia through Remitly is 0% cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Sweden and Russia to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Sweden and Russia.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Sweden to Russia.

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 Remitly if you need to send large amounts of SEK to Russia. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Russia 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 Sweden, or entering Russia. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Russia. 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 Sweden to Russia 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 Sweden into Russian Ruble. is the best company for bank transfers between Sweden and Russia.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Sweden and Russia.

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 Remitly.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Sweden and Russia, 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 Sweden this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Russia it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Russia, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Sweden and Russia, 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 Remitly in part due to their easy sign up process in Sweden.

When sending large amounts of money between Sweden and Russia there will be tax implications to consider.

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

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