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Find the cheapest international money transfer

Sending 1,000.00 NZD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 NZD USD)
WiseCheapest594.32 USDSave up to 26.43 USD5.16 NZD0.597400Mid-market rate
Xe592.51 USD-1.81 USD0.00 NZD0.592509
ANZ587.34 USD-6.98 USD0.00 NZD0.587344
BNZ585.99 USD-8.33 USD0.00 NZD0.585995
ASB585.65 USD-8.67 USD5.00 NZD0.588594
Remitly582.86 USD-11.46 USD3.99 NZD0.585196
OFX578.37 USD-15.95 USD12.00 NZD0.585396
PayPal567.89 USD-26.43 USD6.99 NZD0.571886

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Best ways to send money internationally

  • Bank Transfer

    Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
  • Debit Card

    Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
  • Credit Card

    Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
  • Apple Pay

    If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
  • Google Pay

    If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
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How to send a cheap money transfer in 3 easy steps

How to make a cheap money transfer internationally

How to make a cheap money transfer internationally

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
  3. And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

Things to consider to find a truly cheap way to send money abroad

  • Fees

    Many businesses state low fees or even offer consumers fee-free transfers, but most of the expense of sending money abroad is hidden. The bulk of consumer costs can be concealed in poor exchange rates.

  • Exchange rates

    A quick Google search will show you an exchange rate. But if you compare it to the exchange rate offered by banks and traditional money transfer services, you’ll find their rate is often much worse.

  • Transfer time

    Traditional banks and international money remittances often take several working days. Wise is often much faster: a lot of transfers are completed within 1 business day. Many of our transfers are even instant.

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Sending money is cheap with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money with low fees? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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