Currency Transfer Guide
Everything you need to know about sending money internationally
Most traded currency pairs
These pairs account for over 85% of global foreign exchange volume
USD/EUR
1 USD = 0.9218 EUR
The world's most traded pair โ underpinned by the economies of the USA and European Union.
Compare transfer costsUSD/JPY
1 USD = 154.32 JPY
A key safe-haven pair popular in carry trades. Sensitive to Bank of Japan policy decisions.
Compare transfer costsGBP/USD
1 GBP = 1.2672 USD
Known as "Cable", this pair reflects the closely intertwined UK-US financial relationship.
Compare transfer costsUSD/CNY
1 USD = 7.2456 CNY
The most important Asia-Pacific corridor for remittances and trade settlement.
Compare transfer costsUSD/INR
1 USD = 83.470 INR
One of the highest-volume remittance corridors globally. India is the world's top remittance receiver.
Compare transfer costsEUR/GBP
1 EUR = 0.8561 GBP
A key European pair affected by Brexit trade dynamics and diverging monetary policies.
Compare transfer costs5 tips to get a better exchange rate
Practical advice to reduce your transfer costs
1. Avoid airport and hotel exchange booths
These typically charge 8โ15% above the mid-market rate. Always use a dedicated money transfer service or bank.
2. Compare the total recipient amount, not the fee
A service with a $0 fee but a 3% rate markup costs far more than a service with a $3 fee and the real rate.
3. Transfer larger amounts to reduce fee impact
Fixed fees like $4.99 are proportionally cheaper on $5,000 than on $100. Most providers offer better rates for larger amounts.
4. Check for weekend rate differences
Some providers apply wider spreads on weekends when interbank markets are closed. Rates on Monday morning are usually more competitive.
5. Use rate alerts for non-urgent transfers
If your transfer is not time-sensitive, wait for the rate to reach your target. A 1% improvement on $10,000 saves $100.
Currency facts
Key facts about the world's major currencies
USD
US Dollar
1.0000
per USD
Used in 88% of all forex transactions globally. World's primary reserve currency.
EUR
Euro
0.9218
per USD
Currency of 20 EU nations. World's second-most traded currency by volume.
GBP
British Pound
0.7891
per USD
World's oldest currency still in use, dating back over 1,200 years.
JPY
Japanese Yen
154.32
per USD
A safe-haven currency. Japan holds over $1.1 trillion in US Treasury bonds.
CNY
Chinese Yuan
7.2456
per USD
Partially managed by the PBOC. Increasingly used in international trade settlement.
CHF
Swiss Franc
0.8934
per USD
Traditional safe-haven currency. Switzerland has the strictest banking secrecy laws.
Popular transfer routes
Most-searched corridors on RateCompass
USD โ EUR
0.9218
USD โ CNY
7.2456
GBP โ USD
1.2672
EUR โ GBP
0.8561
USD โ JPY
154.32
USD โ INR
83.470
USD โ CAD
1.3642
AUD โ USD
0.6457
USD โ HKD
7.8213
USD โ SGD
1.3421
USD โ BRL
4.9700
EUR โ CNY
7.8573
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