Best choice: Wise
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Wise appeared in 100% of Bulgaria to the United States searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 12 that support BGN to USD.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your Bulgaria to the United States transfer using Wise.
How to get the best deal on sending money from Bulgaria to United States
Get the most from sending money from Bulgaria to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Bulgaria and the United States based on your specific transfer amount, is the easiest way to get the best price on your transfer.
We cover the entire BGN-USD market and have compared 12 providers offering services between Bulgaria and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Bulgarian Lev to the United States.
Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific Bulgaria to the United States transfer needs.
Cheapest way to transfer money from Bulgaria to United States: Revolut
Data collected over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.2% cheaper than the second-best option.
This includes an average transfer fee of 0* BGN an exchange rate for buying US Dollar with Bulgarian Levs that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on transfers from Bulgaria to United States, Revolut will result in the most US Dollar received.
*The most common fee applied to BGN-USD by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to the United States from Bulgaria: Wise.
Through our comparison, we found Wise to be the fastest option for sending Bulgarian Lev to US Dollar 50% of the time. For fast transfers between BGN and USD, Wise is a great option.
When sending money from Bulgaria to the United States, Wise has an average fee of 35.66 BGN. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the fastest options, we compared the 12 money transfer providers offering Bulgaria to the United States transfers for overall speed. This included transfer times to after depositing Bulgarian Lev to a money transfer account.
When you want the fastest way to send, Wise is our recommended choice for Bulgaria to the United States transfers.
Transfer a large amount of money
Wise is the best rated company for sending large amounts of US Dollar to the United States out of 12 companies offering the service.
Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to the United States from Bulgaria has the potential to be very expensive.
Wise is our choice for big transfers to BGN because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Bulgaria to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Bulgaria is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for BGN-USD is 0.5417 USD per Bulgarian Lev.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more US Dollar for your Bulgarian Levs.
Over the last three months, the average BGN-USD mid-market rate has seen each Bulgarian Lev worth 0.5609 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.5694, and a low of 0.5528.
Of the 12 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting BGN to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Revolut has had an average fee of 0 BGN per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 12 providers compared. We would recommend searching to ensure you get the correct fee for your transfer amount.
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of US Dollar eventually received in the United States.
This number should be a guide for your decision if cost is important. A higher amount of money received in the United States means a better overall cost of sending money from Bulgaria.
How to get the best exchange rate for Bulgarian Lev to US Dollar
Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between BGN and USD. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much USD you get for your BGN.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past six months, the mid-market from BGN to USD has been 0.5609.
During this period, the highest value was 0.5694, while the lowest was 0.5528.
Wise, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Bulgaria to United States offers an exchange rate that is only 0.03% above the mid-market rate.
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between United States and Bulgaria.
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