How to send money to the US from Namibia with the best NAD-USD rate
Get the best deals when you transfer from Namibia to United States. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best NAD to USD exchange rates.
Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to United States from Namibia.
Transferring the other way? Send USD from United States to Namibia instead.
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
Alternative for Namibia to United States
While you can’t send NAD to USD with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Best way to send money to US from Namibia: MoneyGram cash transfer
Based on our comparisons and analysis, we found that very few providers currently support NAD to USD transfers online.
Because of this limited coverage, the most reliable option is to send cash through a MoneyGram Agent.
Transfer fees vary depending on your location and the amount you send, but in most cases you can expect to pay around 3 NAD per 4,300 NAD transferred.
Before sending, check with your local branch or the MoneyGram website to confirm which deposit methods are available for you (it can be online deposit or cash in-store).
How to to send from Namibia to United States in the best way
Always compare rates
Money transfers to United States should be easy. Use our live comparison tool to make sure you aren't missing the best rates to send money from Namibia to the United States.
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Select the provider that offers you the best value on your Namibi Dollar & service for your needs.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & start your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to the United States.
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Get the most from sending money from Namibia to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Namibia 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 NAD-USD market and have compared 3 providers offering services between Namibia and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Namibi Dollar to the United States.
Whilst we rate Western Union Agent as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific Namibia to the United States transfer needs.
The fastest way to to send NAD to US is using PayPal (P2P Transfer)
If you and your recipient both have the PayPal app, the transfer is instant.
However, the withdrawal time from the PayPal account to the bank account or mobile wallet could take some time (from minutes to couple of days depending on the amount and account status).
With the limited NAD/USD transfer options, this is one of the fastest options you have.
Alternatively, you may want to consider sending cash via Western Union or MoneyGram.
The fastest way to send money to US from Namibia is to use cash transfer via Western Union Agent
In most cases cash transfers with Western Union are instant, and your recipient will be able to collect USD in minutes.
However, depending on how much you send, it can take a bit longer (up to a day) due to the processing time.
With the limited number of money transfer companies servicing NAD/USD, cash transfer with Western Union is the fastest way.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 3 companies tested, Western Union Agent is the best rated for larger transfer amounts.
Whether for a property purchase, or as a gift, sending large amounts of money to United States from Namibia can be expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to NAD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Namibia to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Namibia is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for NAD-USD is 0.0593 USD per Namibi Dollar.
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 Namibi Dollars.
Over the last 7 days, the average NAD-USD mid-market rate has seen each Namibi Dollar worth 0.059 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.0592, and a low of 0.0586.
Of the 3 companies compared, Western Union Agent offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting NAD to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Western Union Agent costs 3 NAD per transfer at the moment, which is the cheapest option of the 3 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 Namibia.
Track the exchange rate for Namibi Dollar to US Dollar
Sending money at the right time between NAD and USD can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much USD you get for your NAD.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from NAD to USD averaged 0.059 USD.
The highest value recorded was 0.0592 USD, while the lowest was 0.0586 USD.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Namibia and the United States close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Namibia and United States
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Namibia to the United States.
Using a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Namibia to the United States, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
On average, Western Union Agent is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 3 we compared for transfers from NAD to the United States.
To send money from Namibia to United States, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 NAD.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Namibia to the United States with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Namibia and the United States. This is of the 3 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Namibia to the United States, we to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why 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 United States and Namibia.
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 Namibia to United States.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send NAD to USD.
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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