Best choice: Airwallex
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and Airwallex scored highly.
Airwallex appeared in 75% of Zambia to the United States searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 5 that support ZMW to USD.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your Zambia to the United States transfer using Airwallex.
How to to send from Zambia to United States in the best way
Get the most from sending money from Zambia to United States
Comparing providers offering services between Zambia 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 ZMW-USD market and have compared 5 providers offering services between Zambia and the United States.
This ensures you will get the most comprehensive options for sending Zambian Kwacha to the United States.
Whilst we rate Airwallex as the best overall for transfers between the two countries, comparing gives you the best idea for your specific Zambia to the United States transfer needs.
Cheapest way to transfer money to the United States from Zambia: Airwallex
Data collected over the past six months shows that Airwallex is 0.5% cheaper than the second-best option.
Airwallex offers this through a combination of an average 0* ZMW fee per transfer and exchange rate between ZMW-USD that is -0.04% different to the mid-market rate
If you want the cheapest way to send Zambian Kwacha to the United States, Airwallex is our recommended choice.
*The most common fee applied to ZMW-USD by Airwallex, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to the United States from Zambia: Airwallex.
Through our comparison, we found Airwallex to be the fastest option for sending Zambian Kwacha to US Dollar 75% of the time. For fast transfers between ZMW and USD, Airwallex is a great option.
When sending money from Zambia to the United States, Airwallex has an average fee of 0 ZMW. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the fastest options, we compared the 5 money transfer providers offering Zambia to the United States transfers for overall speed. This included transfer times to after depositing Zambian Kwacha to a money transfer account.
When you want the fastest way to send, Airwallex is our recommended choice for Zambia to the United States transfers.
Sending large amounts of money
Of the 5 companies compared, Airwallex has the strongest option for large transfers from Zambia to the United States.
Whatever the reason, sending bigger sums of money can be costly if you get a bad exchange rate from Zambian Kwacha to US Dollar.
The Airwallex rate makes them great for large transfers between the United States and Zambia.
Understanding the cost of money transfers from Zambia to United States
The total cost of sending money to United States from Zambia is made up of a combination of mid-market, exchange rates and fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for ZMW-USD is 0.0362 USD per Zambian Kwacha.
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 Zambian Kwachas.
Over the last three months, the average ZMW-USD mid-market rate has seen each Zambian Kwacha worth 0.0384 USD. Within this we see a high of 0.0415, and a low of 0.0374.
Of the 5 companies compared, Airwallex offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting ZMW to USD.
Fees: When sending money you may have to pay fees. Airwallex has had an average fee of 0 ZMW per transfer over the last 6 months, the lowest of the 5 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 Zambia.
Track the exchange rate for Zambian Kwacha to US Dollar
Sending money at the right time between ZMW and USD can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much USD you get for your ZMW.
Over the last six months, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from ZMW to USD averaged 0.0384 USD.
The highest value recorded was 0.0415 USD, while the lowest was 0.0374 USD.
5 providers currently offer transfers between Zambia 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 Zambia.
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.
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This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Zambia to United States.
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