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

Compare the best deals on transfers from the United States to Uruguay. Explore the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best USD to UYU exchange rates.

Read on for the insights and in-depth analysis, and all you need to send money to Uruguay from United States.

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Overall best way: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for transferring US Dollar to Uruguay.

We tested & reviewed 10 transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.

In the last six months, Wise appeared in 94.1% of United States to Uruguay searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments the United States into Peso Uruguayo.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United States to Uruguay transfer using Wise.

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How to compare deals on your United States to Uruguay transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United States to Uruguay
Wise
Total number of US - UY providers
10
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Instarem
Best for credit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from United States to Uruguay

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Compare providers

Always compare ways to send money from the United States to Uruguay to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Our analysis included 10 providers that operate between United States and Uruguay.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in the United States when you need to send money to Uruguay.

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Track the US Dollar-Peso Uruguayo exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use regulated providers
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Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money in Uruguay
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Have your ID ready
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Don't forget about taxes

Cheapest way to transfer money to Uruguay from the United States: Revolut

Revolut offers a combination of the lowest fees and best exchange rates - making it the cheapest transfer service for sending US Dollar to Uruguay.

Of the 10 providers compared, data shows that Revolut is 1% cheaper than the second-best option.

The is cost is made up of an average USD-UYU exchange rate that is 0.15% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* USD.

If you want to secure the best rates on a USD to Uruguay transfer, Revolut will result in the most Peso Uruguayo received.

*The most common fee applied to USD-UYU by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to send money to Uruguay from the United States: Paysend

We compared 10 companies and found Paysend offers the fastest money transfers between the United States and Uruguay.

Our comparison shows Paysend is the fastest option for sending US Dollar into Peso Uruguayo 20% of the time. For urgent USD to UYU money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A USD-Peso Uruguayo transfer through Paysend comes with an average 0 USD fee.

To ensure Paysend was the 'fastest' option we compared 10 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to Uruguay and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to Uruguay and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.

When speed is a priority, Paysend is the top choice for sending into Uruguay from the United States.

Need to make a large transfer?

For big transfers between the United States and Uruguay, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Wise is the best option for large transfers of the
10 providers compared.

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send USD from the United States to Uruguay, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to Uruguay

The total cost of money transfers from United States to Uruguay is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-UYU is currently 42.6787 UYU per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Peso Uruguayo for your US Dollars.

  • To give a historic average, over the last three months the USD-UYU mid-market rate has been 40.5451 UYU per US Dollar, this has had a high of 41.9238 and a low of 38.0972.

  • From the 10 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to Uruguay and the United States.

  • Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to UYU will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to Uruguay.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 USD per transfer over the last 6 months. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Peso Uruguayo. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from Uruguay.

Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Peso Uruguayo

Timing is essential for sending money between USD and UYU. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much UYU you get for your USD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 42.678725 UYU

Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:

  • The exchange rate from USD to UYU averaged 40.5451 UYU.

  • The highest value recorded was 41.9238 UYU, while the lowest was 38.0972 UYU.

  • There are currently 10 providers offering transfers between the United States and Uruguay close to this rate

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Funding your United States to
Uruguay money transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the best and easier way to send money from the United States to Uruguay.

    By using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from the United States to Uruguay, you can send money via a bank transfer and benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than would be offered by a bank. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest way to send money via a bank transfer. This is of the 10 companies we tested when sending USD to Uruguay.

    With an average fee of 0 USD to send money from the United States to Uruguay, Revolut offers a decent combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from the United States to Uruguay with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Wise.


    Wise is a leading money transfer company for debit card payments, and offers transfers from the United States to Uruguay.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to sending money with a credit card from the United States to Uruguay, Instarem is our top choice of the 10 companies offering this service.

    Keep on top of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Uruguay 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 Uruguay.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to UYU.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.