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United States to Zambia money transfers compared

Compare the best deals on sending money from the United States to Zambia. Get insights on the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best USD to ZMW exchange rates.

Read on for the insights, analysis, and all you need to know about money transfers to Zambia from United States.

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WorldRemit was the top rated provider from United States to Zambia

"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.8% - 3%
Revolut was the cheapest from United States to Zambia

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%
Ria Money Transfer was the fastest from United States to Zambia

"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."

Fees
$1 - $10
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

Overall best way: WorldRemit

WorldRemit is our recommended company for transferring US Dollar to Zambia.

We tested & reviewed 9 transfer providers, and WorldRemit scored highly.

In the last six months, WorldRemit appeared in 65.5% of United States to Zambia searches, and was the top rated company supporting payments the United States into Zambian Kwacha.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United States to Zambia transfer using WorldRemit.

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Getting the best deal on your United States to Zambia transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from United States to Zambia
WorldRemit
Total number of US - ZM providers
9
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Ria Money Transfer
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Instarem

Considerations for sending money from United States to Zambia

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Compare providers

Always compare ways to send money from the United States to Zambia to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Our analysis included 9 providers that operate between United States and Zambia.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in the United States when you need to send money to Zambia.

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Track the US Dollar-Zambian Kwacha exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use regulated providers
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Consider transfer limits
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How to receive money in Zambia
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Have your ID ready
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Don't forget about taxes

Cheapest way to send money from the United States to Zambia: Revolut

Revolut offers the lowest cost transfers of the 9 compared.

Data collected for transfers between the United States and Zambia over the past six months shows that Revolut is % cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines an average exchange rate between the US Dollar and Zambian Kwacha that is 0.14% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* USD.

*The most common fee applied to USD-ZMW by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to transfer money to Zambia from the United States: Ria Money Transfer.

We tested 9 companies offering transfers from the United States to Zambia and Ria Money Transfer offered the quickest option.

Ria Money Transfer was the quickest way to send US Dollar to Zambian Kwacha in 40.7% of searches. For fast transfers between USD and ZMW, Ria Money Transfer comes highly recommended.

When using Ria Money Transfer to send money from the United States to Zambia you can expect an average fee of 4 USD. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 9 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from the United States to Zambia we included the timeframe for depositing US Dollar to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Zambia.

When sending money to Zambia from United States quickly is a priority, Ria Money Transfer is our recommended choice.

Transfer a large amount of money

For transferring bigger sums of money to Zambia from the United States, opt for a provider with a competitive exchange rate and strong account management.

WorldRemit is the best rated company for sending large amounts of Zambian Kwacha to Zambia out of
9 companies offering the service.

Whether for a property purchase, or for business, sending large amounts of money to Zambia from the United States has the potential to be very expensive.

WorldRemit is our choice for big transfers to USD because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.

Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to Zambia

The total cost of money transfers from United States to Zambia is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-ZMW is currently 27.6801 ZMW per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Zambian Kwacha for your US Dollars.

  • To give a historic average, over the last three months the USD-ZMW mid-market rate has been 26.3387 ZMW per US Dollar, this has had a high of 27.6174 and a low of 24.0272.

  • From the 9 companies compared, Revolut offers the best exchange rate on transfers to Zambia and the United States.

  • Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to ZMW will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to Zambia.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 USD per transfer over the last 6 months. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Zambian Kwacha. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from Zambia.

Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Zambian Kwacha

Timing is essential for sending money between USD and ZMW. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZMW you get for your USD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 27.680091 ZMW

Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:

  • The exchange rate from USD to ZMW averaged 26.3387 ZMW.

  • The highest value recorded was 27.6174 ZMW, while the lowest was 24.0272 ZMW.

  • There are currently 9 providers offering transfers between the United States and Zambia close to this rate

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United States to
Zambia money transfer payment methods

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from the United States to Zambia.

    A money transfer company like Revolut offer bank transfers between the United States and Zambia with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 9 we tested when sending USD to Zambia.

    Revolut has an average fee of
    0 USD for money transfersfrom the United States to Zambia. Overall, they offer a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from the United States to Zambia with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Instarem.


    Instarem is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to Zambia, competing among a total of 9 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards


    is our top choice of the 9 companies offering credit card transfers from the United States to Zambia.

    Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer as it is considered as a cash advance. 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 Zambia and United States.


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 United States to Zambia.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to ZMW.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.