How to send money to the US from Trinidad and Tobago with the best TTD-USD rate
Get the best deals when you transfer from Trinidad and Tobago to United States. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best TTD to USD exchange rates.
Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to United States from Trinidad and Tobago.
Transferring the other way? Send USD from United States to Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago to United States
While you can’t send TTD 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 Trinidad and Tobago: MoneyGram cash transfer
Based on our comparisons and analysis, we found that very few providers currently support TTD 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 TTD per 1,700 TTD 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 Trinidad and Tobago to United States in the best way
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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 Trinidad and Tobago to the United States.
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Get the most from sending money from Trinidad and Tobago to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Trinidad and Tobago 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 TTD-USD market and have compared 3 providers offering services between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago to the United States transfer needs.
The fastest way to to send TTD 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 TTD/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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 TTD/USD, cash transfer with Western Union is the fastest way.
Transfer a large amount of money
Western Union Agent is the best rated company for sending large amounts of US Dollar to the United States out of 3 companies offering the service.
Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to be very expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to TTD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Trinidad and Tobago to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Trinidad and Tobago is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for TTD-USD is 0.1474 USD per Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago Dollars.
Over the last 7 days, the average TTD-USD mid-market rate has seen each Trinidad and Tobago Dollar worth 0.1476 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.1484, and a low of 0.1472.
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 TTD to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Western Union Agent costs 3 TTD 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 Trinidad and Tobago.
Finding the best exchange rate for Trinidad and Tobago Dollar to US Dollar
Timing is essential for sending money between TTD and USD. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much USD you get for your TTD.
Over the last week, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from TTD to USD averaged 0.1476 USD.
The highest value recorded was 0.1484 USD, while the lowest was 0.1472 USD.
There are currently 3 providers offering transfers between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States close to this rate
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Payment methods for Trinidad and Tobago to United States transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States.
By opting for a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, you can 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 from the 3 we tested when sending TTD to United States.
With a fee of TTD3 to send money from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid card payments
Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States is easy with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from Trinidad and Tobago to United States, this is among a total of 3 money transfer companies compared.
Credit cards transfers
When it comes to the credit card deposits, when sending money from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, we to get the best deal.
Fee alert: credit card money transfers often result in a cash advance fee being charged by your card issuer. We recommend bank transfer or debit card where possible.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
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 Trinidad and Tobago to United States.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send TTD 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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