Send money to Australia from abroad

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  • 1.30 USD
  • 5.10 USDOur fee
  • 6.40 USDTotal fees
  • =
    993.60 USDTotal amount we’ll convert
  • ×
    1.5209

Should arrive in 6 hours

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Sending 1,000 USD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)and transfer speedTransfer speed
CheapestWise
1,511.30 AUDSave up to 57.92 AUD5 hours
5 hours
Transfer fee
6.40 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.52103
Exchange rate markup
0 USD

Cost of transfer
6.32 USD

Remitly
1,507.90 AUD- 3.40 AUDunavailable
unavailable
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.50790
Exchange rate markup
8.55 USD

Cost of transfer
8.55 USD

Instarem.
1,506.70 AUD- 4.60 AUDunavailable
unavailable
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.50670
Exchange rate markup
9.34 USD

Cost of transfer
9.34 USD

OFX
1,502.35 AUD- 8.95 AUD4-5 days
4-5 days
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.50235
Exchange rate markup
12.20 USD

Cost of transfer
12.20 USD

Xe
1,497.49 AUD- 13.81 AUDwithin 2 days
within 2 days
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.49749
Exchange rate markup
15.40 USD

Cost of transfer
15.40 USD

Bank of America
1,478.98 AUD- 32.32 AUD1-4 days
1-4 days
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.47898
Exchange rate markup
27.57 USD

Cost of transfer
27.57 USD

Chase
1,469.63 AUD- 41.67 AUD1-7 days
1-7 days
Transfer fee
5 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.47702
Exchange rate markup
28.86 USD

Cost of transfer
33.86 USD

Wells Fargo
1,466.53 AUD- 44.77 AUDunavailable
unavailable
Transfer fee
0 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.46653
Exchange rate markup
35.76 USD

Cost of transfer
35.76 USD

PayPal
1,453.38 AUD- 57.92 AUD5-7 days
5-7 days
Transfer fee
4.99 USD
Exchange rate(1 USD AUD)
1.46067
Exchange rate markup
39.61 USD

Cost of transfer
44.60 USD
The information above applies when you pay in via bank transfer or ACH payments. Information provided is not in real time and may be different from the actual rates and fees on the provider’s website. Transaction speed claimed depends on individual circumstances and may not be available for all transactions. How do we collect this data?
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How to send money to Australia from abroad in 3 easy steps

How much does it cost to transfer money to Australia from abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in USD to Australia from abroad, you pay a small, flat fee of 4.25 USD + 0.44% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

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Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
4.25 USD
Variable feeup to 125,505 USD/month
0.44%
Variable feemore than 125,505 USD/month

How long will a money transfer to Australia from abroad take?

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

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Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

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Looking for an app to send money from abroad? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
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  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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