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Send money from United States to Tanzania
"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."
"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."
"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."
"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."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
PayPalRecipient gets (TZS)TZS 6,750,541.62Not recommended
"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."
"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."
Overall best way: Wise
We tested & reviewed 8 transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Sending 3,000 USD to TZS will cost you $64.93 in fees, and you will get 7,190,921.5 TZS. The delivery time is within a week, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United States to Tanzania transfer using Wise.
Getting the best deal on your United States to Tanzania transfer
Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from the United States to Tanzania.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between the United States and Tanzania.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Tanzania.
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Considerations for sending money from United States to Tanzania
Compare providers
Always compare ways to send money from the United States to Tanzania to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.
Our analysis included 8 providers that operate between United States and Tanzania.
Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in the United States when you need to send money to Tanzania.
Track the US Dollar-Tanzanian Shilling exchange rate
Choose the right payment method
Use regulated providers
Consider transfer limits
How to receive money in Tanzania
Have your ID ready
Don't forget about taxes
Cheapest way to send money from the United States to Tanzania: Revolut
Data collected for transfers between the United States and Tanzania over the past week shows that Revolut is 0.15% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an exchange rate between the US Dollar and Tanzanian Shilling that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate and a fee of 9 USD.
Fastest way to send money to Tanzania from the United States: OFX
The transfer time is minutes - 24 hours with OFX for a $3,000 transfer, but it will depend on the time, day of the week, and the amount you send.
A USD-Tanzanian Shilling transfer through OFX comes with a 0 USD fee (based on a $3,000 transfer).
To ensure OFX was the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to Tanzania and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to Tanzania and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, OFX is the top choice for sending into Tanzania from the United States.
Send large sums of money abroad with Currencies Direct
From the 8 options we compared, Currencies Direct offers the strongest all-round option for large transfers to Tanzania from the United States.
Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Tanzanian Shillings to Tanzanian Shilling.
As such, we recommend Currencies Direct for large Tanzania transfers.
Understanding the cost of sending money from United States to Tanzania
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from the United States to Tanzania.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Finding a provider as close to mid-market rate as possible will ensure more Tanzanian Shilling for your US Dollar. The current USD-TZS mid-market rate is 2,444.1481 TZS per US Dollar.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the USD-TZS mid-market rate for the past 7 days has averaged 2,451.6362 TZS per US Dollar, with a low of 2,444.1481 and a high of 2,459.078.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 8 companies compared.
Often the USD-TZS exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring US Dollars to Tanzania.
Fees: Money transfer fees are charged on top the exchange rate and can be set, or a percentage of the total amount of US Dollar you’re sending to Tanzania. Revolut currently is the cheapest option for transfers into TZS costing 9 USD per transfer. We always recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Tanzanian Shilling is the biggest indicator of the total cost of sending money to Tanzania from the United States. The bigger the amount received in Tanzania, the lower the overall cost of sending from the United States.
Paying for your United States to Tanzania transfer
Bank transfers
Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from the United States to Tanzania.
By using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United States to Tanzania, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank.
On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 8 we tested when sending USD to Tanzania.
With a fee of 9 USD to send money from the United States to Tanzania, Revolut offers the best combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from the United States to Tanzania with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Remitly.
Remitly is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from the United States to Tanzania.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from the United States to Tanzania, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can mean being charged for a cash advance by your card provider. We always recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment if it is a possibility.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Tanzania 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 Tanzania.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to TZS.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.
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