"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."
"Send money anytime, anywhere with the TalkRemit app. There's zero fees on your first transaction and you're able to send to family and friends in over 40 countries."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
Best choice: Wise
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Wise appeared in 100% of Norway to the United States searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 18 that support NOK to USD.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your Norway to the United States transfer using Wise.
How to get the best deal on sending money from Norway to United States
Get the most from sending money from Norway to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Norway 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 NOK-USD market and have compared 18 providers offering services between Norway and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Norwegian Krone 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 Norway to the United States transfer needs.
Cheapest way to send money from Norway to the United States: Revolut
Data collected for transfers between Norway and the United States over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.3% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Norwegian Krone and US Dollar that is 0.11% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* NOK.
*The most common fee applied to NOK-USD by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to the United States from Norway: Paysend.
Through our comparison, we found Paysend to be the fastest option for sending Norwegian Krone to US Dollar 71.4% of the time. For fast transfers between NOK and USD, Paysend is a great option.
When sending money from Norway to the United States, Paysend has an average fee of 0 NOK. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the fastest options, we compared the 18 money transfer providers offering Norway to the United States transfers for overall speed. This included transfer times to after depositing Norwegian Krone to a money transfer account.
When you want the fastest way to send, Paysend is our recommended choice for Norway to the United States transfers.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 18 companies tested, Wise 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 Norway can be expensive.
Wise is our choice for big transfers to NOK because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Norway to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Norway is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for NOK-USD is 0.0881 USD per Norwegian Krone.
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 Norwegian Krones.
Over the last three months, the average NOK-USD mid-market rate has seen each Norwegian Krone worth 0.0935 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.0952, and a low of 0.0904.
Of the 18 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 NOK to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Revolut has had an average fee of 0 NOK per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 18 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 Norway.
How to get the best exchange rate for Norwegian Krone to US Dollar
Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between NOK and USD. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much USD you get for your NOK.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past six months, the mid-market from NOK to USD has been 0.0935.
During this period, the highest value was 0.0952, while the lowest was 0.0904.
Wise, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Norway to United States offers an exchange rate that is only 0.05% 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 Norway.
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 Norway to United States.
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