Send money to the USA from Australia

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers to the USA from Australia.

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Compare the best money transfer rates to the USA from Australia

Sending 1,000 AUD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)and transfer speed
MoneyGram
639.41 USD
Transfer fee
0 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD USD)
0.639409
Exchange rate markup
3.49 AUD
Cost of transfer
3.49 AUD

Wise
638.31 USD- 1.10 USD
Transfer fee
5.20 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD USD)
0.641650
Exchange rate markup
0 AUD
Cost of transfer
5.20 AUD

Instarem.
635.06 USD- 4.35 USD
Transfer fee
10.50 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD USD)
0.641800
Exchange rate markup
0 AUD
Cost of transfer
10.27 AUD

Xe
634.77 USD- 4.64 USD
Transfer fee
0 AUD
Exchange rate(1 AUD USD)
0.634768
Exchange rate markup
10.73 AUD
Cost of transfer
10.73 AUD

This applies when you pay in via bank transfer or ACH payments. How do we collect this data?
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How to send money to the USA from Australia in 3 easy steps

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to the USA from Australia

How much does it cost to transfer money to the USA from Australia?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in AUD to the USA from Australia, you pay a small, flat fee of 0.62 AUD + 0.46% 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.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
0.62 AUD
Variable feeup to 193,945 AUD/month
0.46%
Variable feemore than 193,945 AUD/month

How long will a money transfer to the USA from Australia take?

A money transfer from Australia (AUD) to the USA (USD) should arrive by Wednesday. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

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

Your transfer route

AUD
USD

Should arrive

by Wednesday

Best ways to send money to the USA from Australia

  • Osko

    Osko by BPAY is an online bank payment method available in Australia. When you’re sending money or paying your bills in AUD, you have an option to select Osko by BPAY for your payment method on our app.
  • 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.

Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it’s separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

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.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money to the USA from Australia with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money to the USA from Australia? 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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