Compare the best money transfer service from Indonesia to Saint Lucia

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for East Caribbean Dollar when sending Rupiah to Saint Lucia.

The rate between the Rupiah and East Caribbean Dollar is currently 0.0002. Wise offers the best exchange from IDR-XCD.

The IDR-XCD exchange rate is always moving.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more XCD for the same amount of Rupiah. Using a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Indonesia and Saint Lucia.

Sending money via a Bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from Indonesia to Saint Lucia.

The company offering the best bank transfer price is Wise.

This Bank transfer to Saint Lucia is 0% cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

Indonesia and Saint Lucia have different regulations and you should ensure any provider you use to send or receive between the countries is regulated.

Our directory of financial regulators worldwide of key regulatory bodies highlights who can aid in keeping your money safe for money transfers between Indonesia and Saint Lucia.

Some services between Indonesia and Saint Lucia have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Saint Lucia as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Saint Lucia, use Wise. The combination of rates and fees when sending from Indonesia to Saint Lucia 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 Indonesia, or entering Saint Lucia. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive East Caribbean Dollar in Saint Lucia. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from Indonesia to Saint Lucia will offer every method for incoming East Caribbean Dollar, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from Indonesia into East Caribbean Dollar is directly into a bank account. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between Indonesia and Saint Lucia.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Indonesia and Saint Lucia.

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 Wise.

When signing up to and sending Rupiah to Saint Lucia, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

The precise documents you need will vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part however, in Indonesia this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Saint Lucia it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Saint Lucia, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Saint Lucia shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between Indonesia and Saint Lucia, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Wise has scored so highly for transfers to Saint Lucia is their easy sign up process in Indonesia.

When sending large amounts of money between Indonesia and Saint Lucia there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

Some transfers into East Caribbean Dollar may need to be reported to tax authorities in Saint Lucia, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Saint Lucia based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Indonesia or Saint Lucia to discuss your personal circumstances.