Best choice: Wise
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Wise scored highly.
Wise appeared in 100% of Portugal to the United States searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 25 that support EUR to USD.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your Portugal to the United States transfer using Wise.
How to to send from Portugal to United States in the best way
Get the most from sending money from Portugal to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Portugal 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 EUR-USD market and have compared 25 providers offering services between Portugal and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Euro 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 Portugal to the United States transfer needs.
Cheapest way to transfer money from Portugal 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* EUR an exchange rate for buying US Dollar with Euros that is 0.1% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on transfers from Portugal to United States, Revolut will result in the most US Dollar received.
*The most common fee applied to EUR-USD by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to the United States from Portugal: Paysend.
Through our comparison, we found Paysend to be the fastest option for sending Euro to US Dollar 54.4% of the time. For fast transfers between EUR and USD, Paysend is a great option.
When sending money from Portugal to the United States, Paysend has an average fee of 0 EUR. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the fastest options, we compared the 25 money transfer providers offering Portugal to the United States transfers for overall speed. This included transfer times to after depositing Euro to a money transfer account.
When you want the fastest way to send, Paysend is our recommended choice for Portugal 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 25 companies offering the service.
Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to the United States from Portugal has the potential to be very expensive.
Wise is our choice for big transfers to EUR because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Portugal to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Portugal is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for EUR-USD is 1.058 USD per Euro.
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 Euros.
Over the last three months, the average EUR-USD mid-market rate has seen each Euro worth 1.0929 USD. Within this we see a high of 1.1208, and a low of 1.0679.
Of the 25 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 EUR to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Regency FX has had an average fee of 0 EUR per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 25 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 Portugal.
Finding the best exchange rate for Euro to US Dollar
Timing is essential for sending money between EUR and USD. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much USD you get for your EUR.
Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from EUR to USD averaged 1.0929 USD.
The highest value recorded was 1.1208 USD, while the lowest was 1.0679 USD.
There are currently 25 providers offering transfers between Portugal and the United States close to this 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 Portugal.
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 Portugal to United States.
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