Compare today's RUB to MDL (Russian Ruble to Moldovan Leu) exchange rates
📈 Russia to Moldova Money Transfer Snapshot Today
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ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real RUB to MDL exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 RUB = MDL 0.2059 (Updated about an hour ago)
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💡What today's RUB-MDL exchange rates mean for you
Compare today's RUB-MDL exchange rates and send money from Russia to Moldova after comparing numerous money transfer providers. Check the latest exchange rates, read detailed provider reviews, and discover deals and promo codes — all in one place.
RUB-MDL exchange rates fluctuate throughout the day, and top positions can change quickly. This volatility can significantly impact the final MDL payout that your recipient gets in Moldova.
That's why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to ensure you can maximize the value of your Russia to Moldova remittances.
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👇 We also suggest looking beyond today's RUB-MDL exchange rate — historical pricing trends show many factors that can affect the overall transfer cost of your transfer.
Whilst RUB-MDL exchange rate is crucial, historical data shows that transfer fees, RUB amount sent and payment and delivery methods can also significantly influence your final payout.
Below, we analyze Russia to Moldova historical remittance data to help you understand where costs may arise and share some best practices to try to maximize your MDL payout.
Data-driven cost insights for Russia to Moldova money transfers
When you send money internationally from Russia to Moldova, the key factors that will influence the overall cost of your transaction are:
- RUB-MDL exchange rate
- Transfer fee
- Payment method
- Delivery method
Ideally, you would want to optimize these 4 factors to try to get the maximum MDL payout for your overseas recipient in Moldova.
Another counter-balancing aspect is money transfer speed. If you need to rush money from Russia to Moldova, you may have to compromise on some of the above factors whilst optimizing for speed.
To put this into a better perspective using a data-driven approach, we analyzed historical remittance pricing1 for Russia to Moldova money transfers to compare transfer costs, FX margins, fees, and payment and delivery methods across providers.
This analysis is based on 110 actual Russia to Moldova money transfers handled by 11 providers over the last 5 years (for a RUB 12300 remittance benchmark).
This data-driven approach using real RUB-MDL transfer data provides useful insights into identifying the lowest-cost payment and delivery combinations, thereby helping you reduce costs and maximize the amount received.
Before we deep dive, here are the key trends from our analysis, summarized in an easy to read format.
📌 Key insights for Russia to Moldova money transfers
- Average total cost: 1.39% (range 0.00% to 3.17%, spread 3.17 percentage points)
- Potential payout difference: On a RUB 12300 transfer, the above variation can save you up to RUB 389.91.
- Average FX markup: 0.07% (range 0.00% to 2.17%, spread 2.17 percentage points)
- Average transfer fee: RUB 163.27 (range RUB 0.00 to RUB 307.50)
- Cheapest payment/delivery method combo: Credit Card → Cash Pickup (1.21% avg cost); most expensive is Debit Card → Bank Deposit (1.71%)
- Payment/delivery method choice impact: Cheapest vs most expensive combo saves 0.50% (RUB 61.24 on RUB 12300 transfer).
- Market coverage: ~11 providers on average (competition level: competitive)
- Average speed: About 4 hours
🛠️ Key takeaway: Compare providers using both exchange rate and fees, then optimize your payment and delivery methods to reduce total cost.
Below, we provide detailed data-driven insights on various factors that influence the total cost of your Russia to Moldova money transfers.
📈 RUB to MDL exchange rate is often the biggest driver of both cost and payout
The exchange rate on your Russia to Moldova money transfers is usually the single biggest factor that will determine your overall RUB cost and your recipient's MDL payout.
To analyze exchange rates, we will rely on the exchange rate markup (also called FX margin) which is the difference between the mid-market exchange rate
Based on historical pricing data for a RUB 12300 money transfer benchmark, we see the following FX markup ranges for Russian Ruble to Moldova transfers:
- Average markup: 0.07%
- Median markup: 0.00%
- Lowest markup: 0.00%
- Highest markup: 2.17%
That is a spread of 2.17 percentage points between the lowest and highest observed FX markups.
To put this into perspective, on a RUB 12300 transfer, the above markup range is equivalent to roughly MDL 266.91 purely from differences in the exchange rate. That incremental saving increases to MDL 668.36 for a RUB 30800 transfer.
🛠️ How to use this insight: When comparing providers for Russia to Moldova remittances, pay close attention to the exchange rate you receive. A small difference in the FX markup can quickly outweigh other factors like fees, and the gap generally grows as transfer amounts increase.
RUB to MDL exchange rate can be the single most critical factor that determines the cost of your transfer. When comparing providers, keep an eye on the rate you will get.
💰 Transfer fees affect your total Russia to Moldova remittance cost
Whilst exchange rate is a major factor affecting total transfer cost, the transfer fee can also have a big impact on how much of your Russian Ruble reaches your recipient in Moldova.
Based on data from last 5 years, we notice the below about Russian Ruble to Moldova money transfer fees:
- Average fee: RUB 163.27
- Median fee: RUB 128.16
- Lowest fee: RUB 0.00
- Highest fee: RUB 307.50
The average fee amount of RUB 163.27 noted above represents 1.33% of the total amount sent.
Also note that even if two providers provide the same exchange rate, a best vs worst case transfer fee can increase the payout by RUB 307.50.
🛠️ How to use this insight: For your next money transfer from Russia to Moldovan Leu, look for providers that provide lower (or even 0) fees.
One caveat to this, though, is something called the hidden fee. Some providers may hide their real fees by offering a 0 or low fee, but providing a lower exchange rate. The money lost due to an inferior FX rate affects your bottom line and is referred to as a hidden fee. Therefore, you should also keep an eye on rates whilst paying attention to fees.
Another point that you should keep in mind is that for larger transfers, fixed fees become a lesser percentage of total amount. But for smaller transfers, fees can be a major part of total cost.
💸 Payment and delivery methods matter for RUB-MDL remittances
Based on our detailed analysis of historical Russia to Moldova data, we see consistent variation in overall cost amongst the payment method and delivery method you choose.
Here is the average cost for popular payment methods used to send money to Moldova from Russia:
- Credit Card: 1.21%
- Debit Card: 1.25%
- Cash: 1.35%
- Bank Account Transfer: 1.71%
That is a total spread of 0.50 percentage points.
This means that on a RUB 12300 transfer, you could save up to RUB 61.24 simply by choosing the best priced payment method.
These savings will only multiply for higher RUB amounts.
Here is the average cost of popular delivery methods used to send money from Russia to Moldova:
- Cash Pickup: 1.39%
- Bank Deposit: 1.71%
The cost difference between the above delivery methods is 0.32 percentage points.
Once again, this means that you could save up to RUB 39.27 on a RUB 12300 transfer to Moldova by choosing Cash Pickup versus Bank Deposit.
As you can imagine, the possible combinations of Russia payment methods and Moldova delivery methods will all have disparate cost. Let us look at that next.
Here is a summary of the average cost of payment and delivery method combinations for Russia to MDL money transfers.
| Payment Method | Delivery Method | Average Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card | Cash Pickup | 1.21 |
| Debit Card | Cash Pickup | 1.21 |
| Cash | Cash Pickup | 1.35 |
| Bank Account Transfer | Bank Deposit | 1.71 |
| Debit Card | Bank Deposit | 1.71 |
Sorted by Average Cost % (cheapest to most expensive).
As you can see, the difference between these RUB-MDL payment and delivery options is significant. Here are some observations:
- Credit Card → Cash Pickup has the lowest average cost at 1.21%.
- Debit Card → Bank Deposit has the highest average cost at 1.71%.
- Credit Card → Cash Pickup average cost is 0.50 percentage points lower than that of Debit Card → Bank Deposit.
- This means that on a RUB 12300 money transfer, you could save up to RUB 209.72 simply by choosing the best payment and delivery method combo.
- Further, on a RUB 30800 money transfer, the savings increase to RUB 525.14.
Here is a quick summary of the average historical cost of various payment and delivery methods for RUB to Moldova money transfers.
💸 Cheapest payment and delivery methods (data-backed)
- Cheapest payment method: Credit Card averaged 1.21%, compared to 1.71% for Bank Account Transfer, a difference of 0.50 percentage points.
- Cheapest delivery method: Cash Pickup averaged 1.39%, compared to 1.71% for Bank Deposit (0.32 percentage points higher).
- Cheapest combo: Credit Card → Cash Pickup averaged 1.21%, which is 0.50 percentage points lower than Debit Card → Bank Deposit (1.71%).
🛠️ How to use this insight: As you compare money transfer providers for your next Russia to Moldova international money transfer, strive to pair the lowest-cost payment method with the lowest-cost delivery method.
This can help you avoid the pitfall of "great exchange rate, expensive methods".
You can save money on your Russia to Moldova remittances by carefully choosing the most economical payment and delivery methods.
🏦 Are banks more expensive than money transfer providers for RUB-MDL remittances?
When we compared Russia banks with money transfer providers based on 5 years of remittance data, we noticed some patterns.
On average, we found that banks and money transfer providers charge very similar total costs for Russia to Moldova remittances.
Here are the key stats behind this comparison:
| Banks | MTOs^ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average transfer fee | RUB 177.00 | RUB 163.14 | RUB 13.86 |
| Exchange rate markup | 0.00% | 0.07% | -0.07 pp* |
| Average total cost (%) | 1.44% | 1.39% | 0.05 pp* |
^MTO: Money transfer operator, a commonly used term for a money transfer provider
*Percentage points
🛠️ How to use this insight: When banks and money transfer companies in Russia are priced similarly, small differences in exchange rate markup and fees can determine which provider offers better value.
📊 Does sending more money reduce the cost of RUB-MDL money transfers?
To see if transfer cost varies based on the amount sent, we compared the average cost of sending RUB 12300 vs RUB 30800 from Russia to Moldova.
For Russia to Moldova transfers, the average total cost is very similar at both benchmark amounts: 1.39% vs 1.34% (a difference of about 0.05 percentage points).
🛠️ How to use this insight: For RUB to MDL money transfers, transfer amount alone does not seem to materially change the average cost of your transfer. Instead of amount, optimize on FX rates and payment/delivery methods which will likely impact overall cost more.
🏛 How competitive is the Russia to Moldova remittance market?
Based on data from the last 5 years, RUB-MDL money transfers are provided on an average by 11 remittance companies. With around 11 providers serving this market, we consider the level of competition to be competitive.
Traditional banks have represented only 9.1% of active providers in this corridor (1 out of 11), meaning money transfer companies make up the majority.
A remittance market with more active providers is typically more competitive. This means you can get a better pricing and more payment and delivery options for your Russia to Moldova remittances.
⏱️ How fast are RUB-MDL money transfers?
If your recipient in Moldova needs funds urgently, you may need to optimize your transfer for speed.
Here is what we see for Russia to Moldova transfers when it comes to processing time:
- Average transfer time: About 4 hours.
- Fastest transfer time: About less than 1 hour.
- Slowest transfer time: About 96 hours (~4.0 days).
- Average speed at RUB 12300: About 4 hours.
- Average speed at RUB 30800: About 4 hours.
Banks vs money transfer providers speed comparison: Banks are 4 hours faster on average than money transfer providers.
🛠️ How to use this insight: If you need to send money from Russia to Moldova in a hurry, compare providers not just on exchange rate, but also on expected speed. Speed also varies based on the delivery method (bank vs cash vs wallet) you choose for Moldova.
Russia to Moldova transfer speed varies across providers, so compare transfer speed along with cost for time-sensitive money transfers. In addition, pick the fastest payment and delivery methods for faster processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia to Moldova money transfers
These FAQs use data from RemitFinder's historical analysis of Russia to Moldova money transfers over several years.
What factors affect the total cost of sending money from Russia to Moldova?
The total cost of your RUB-MDL money transfer depends on how you fund the transaction (payment method), how the recipient receives it (delivery method), the exchange rate you get, and any transfer fee charged by the provider.
To avoid overpaying for your transfer, compare money transfer providers.
How much does the exchange rate affect Russia to Moldova transfers?
Historical RUB to MDL exchange rate markup ranges from 0.00% to 2.17%, a spread of 2.17 percentage points. Even small differences in the exchange rate markup can impact your final payout significantly.
Is the exchange rate or the transfer fee more important for Russia to Moldova transfers?
Exchange rate markup ranges from 0.00% to 2.17% (a spread of 2.17 percentage points).
Transfer fees range from RUB 0.00 to RUB 307.50, which equals roughly 2.50% on a RUB 12300.00 transfer.
At RUB 12300.00, the larger driver of overall cost is the transfer fee, whilst at RUB 30800.00, it shifts toward exchange rate markup.
Regardless, our recommendation is that it is important to compare both exchange rates and fees when choosing a provider for Russia to Moldova transfers.
As the transfer amount increases, the % impact of fees decreases (because the fee gets spread across a larger RUB amount), whilst exchange rate markup remains a percentage-based cost that can scale with transfer size.
For smaller transfers, fees can matter more, whilst for larger transfers, exchange rate often becomes the bigger driver. Either way, comparing both helps you get the most MDL for your RUB.
How much can Russia to Moldova transfer costs vary between providers?
Historical transfer cost ranges from 0.00% to 3.17% for RUB transfers to Moldova. That is a spread of 3.17 percentage points, meaning significant differences between various money transfer providers.
A major contributor to this variation is exchange rate markup. FX markup alone ranges from 0.00% to 2.17% (a spread of 2.17 percentage points). Thus, even small differences in FX margin can have a big impact on the final MDL payout.
Why do various money transfer providers price RUB to Moldova transfers differently?
If you send the same Russian Ruble amount to Moldova via different providers, the cost of each transfer will be different because of variations in FX markup, fees, and payment and delivery methods.
Even small differences among all the above factors can change the final MDL payout in Moldova in a big way.
How stable are transfer costs in the Russia to Moldova corridor?
When we analyzed the historical total cost for RUB-MDL transfers, we observed a range from 0.00% to 3.17% (3.17 percentage points difference), along with a variability (standard deviation) of 0.54%.
A major driver of cost in this market is exchange rate markup. FX markup ranges from 0.00% to 2.17% (2.17 percentage points difference), with a standard deviation of 0.31%. Fees and payment/delivery method choices can contribute to further volatility.
This is exactly why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to get the most of your RUB-MDL transfers.
Which payment method is cheapest for Russia to Moldova remittances?
Credit Card is the cheapest payment method in Russia based on its average cost at 1.21% (compared to Bank Account Transfer at 1.71%, a difference of 0.50 percentage points).
Based on this, we recommend paying for your RUB transfer with Credit Card, and avoiding Bank Account Transfer if possible.
Is Debit Card cheaper than Credit Card for Russia to Moldova transfers?
Credit Card is cheaper on average when sending money to Moldova from Russia since it costs 1.25% (compared to 1.21% for Credit Card payments, a difference of 0.04 percentage points).
As a result, we recommend that you avoid paying for your transfer to Moldova with a Credit Card.
Which delivery method is cheapest for RUB-MDL money transfers?
Cash Pickup is the cheapest delivery method in Moldova as it costs 1.39% (compared to Bank Deposit at 1.71%, a spread of 0.32 percentage points).
If your recipient in Moldova can accept Cash Pickup, we recommend choosing it as your preferred delivery option for RUB-MDL transfers.
Is Bank Deposit cheaper than Cash Pickup for Russia to Moldova transfers?
Cash Pickup is cheaper for transfers to Moldova given its 1.71% average cost (versus 1.39% for Cash Pickup, a difference of 0.32 percentage points).
To save more, consider choosing the cheapest delivery option for Moldova.
What is the cheapest way to send money from Russia to Moldova?
We evaluated 5 payment and delivery method combinations for Russia to Moldova remittances.
Based on historical data, Credit Card → Cash Pickup is the cheapest combination with 1.21% cost.
At the other end of the spectrum, Debit Card → Bank Deposit is the most expensive combination at 1.71% cost. That is a difference of 0.50 percentage points between the cheapest and most expensive combinations.
Money transfer providers tend to price payment and delivery methods for Russia to Moldova remittances differently. As you compare options, look for the cheapest payment-delivery method combo to maximize the value of your RUB-MDL transfers.
Does sending more money reduce the cost for Russia to Moldova transfers?
Costs are broadly similar across various RUB-MDL transfer amounts.
The cost of a RUB 12300 transfer averages 1.39% as compared to 1.34% for a RUB 30800 transfer, a difference of 0.05 percentage points.
How long does it take to send money from Russia to Moldova?
Based on our analysis, the average transfer time for RUB-MDL transfers is 4 hours, with the fastest transfers completing in less than one hour and the slowest in 96 hours (~4.0 days).
Are instant transfers available from Russia to Moldova?
Yes, historical data shows that some transfers to Moldova from Russia can complete in less than one hour.
Note that the actual speed of your RUB-MDL transfer will depend on the chosen provider, payment method, delivery method, and eligibility checks.
Are banks more expensive than money transfer companies for Russia to Moldova?
Banks and money transfer providers in Russia are similarly priced.
The average cost of banks is 1.44% compared to 1.39% for money transfer providers in Russia, a difference of 0.05 percentage points.
How competitive is the Russia to Moldova remittance market?
Based on historical data, the competition level in Russia to Moldova is considered competitive with 11 active providers.
Money transfer providers represent about 90.9% of identified providers in Russia.
Do I risk overpaying if I do not compare providers for Russia to Moldova?
Historically, total RUB-MDL transfer cost has varied by 3.17 percentage points. On a RUB 12300 transfer, that can translate to RUB 389.91 in savings.
RUB-MDL exchange rate markup also varies across providers. The average markup spread has been about 2.17 percentage points. On a RUB 12300 transfer, that could be RUB 266.91 saved from FX alone.
Fees can also make a big difference in this market, with a difference of about RUB 307.50 across providers.
That is why comparing providers can materially change how much of the RUB you send does your recipient receive in Moldova in Moldova.
Latest RUB to MDL Conversion Rates
Here are some latest RUB to MDL (Russian Ruble to Moldovan Leu) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 RUB | 0.21 MDL |
| 5 RUB | 1.03 MDL |
| 10 RUB | 2.06 MDL |
| 25 RUB | 5.15 MDL |
| 50 RUB | 10.30 MDL |
| 100 RUB | 20.59 MDL |
| 150 RUB | 30.89 MDL |
| 200 RUB | 41.18 MDL |
| 250 RUB | 51.48 MDL |
| 300 RUB | 61.77 MDL |
| 400 RUB | 82.36 MDL |
| 500 RUB | 102.95 MDL |
| 600 RUB | 123.54 MDL |
| 700 RUB | 144.13 MDL |
| 800 RUB | 164.72 MDL |
| 1000 RUB | 205.90 MDL |
| 1500 RUB | 308.85 MDL |
| 2000 RUB | 411.80 MDL |
| 2500 RUB | 514.75 MDL |
| 3000 RUB | 617.70 MDL |
| 4000 RUB | 823.60 MDL |
| 5000 RUB | 1,029.50 MDL |
| 10000 RUB | 2,059.00 MDL |
| 15000 RUB | 3,088.50 MDL |
| 20000 RUB | 4,118.00 MDL |
| 30000 RUB | 6,177.00 MDL |
| 40000 RUB | 8,236.00 MDL |
| 50000 RUB | 10,295.00 MDL |
| 100000 RUB | 20,590.00 MDL |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
1 Based on 110 pricing observations across 11 firms over the last 5 years for a RUB 12300 money transfer from Russia to Moldova. Data Source: The World Bank, Remittance Prices Worldwide, available at http://remittanceprices.worldbank.org.
How we analyze remittance data?
Insights are derived from the World Bank's Remittance Prices Worldwide dataset, which collects standardized provider pricing information at defined transfer amounts.
We aggregate this data across multiple providers and multi-year periods to calculate averages, medians, and variability measures in order to identify consistent pricing patterns for the Russia to Moldova remittance corridor.
RemitFinder does not modify the underlying World Bank data. The analysis presented here is independently calculated from published datasets and is intended for informational and comparison purposes only.