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πŸ“ˆ USA to Malaysia Money Transfer Snapshot Today

  • Most MYR received for USD 1,000 today: MYR 4,082.00 with MoneyGram (Debit Card β†’ Bank Account)
  • Best USD to MYR exchange rate today: MYR 4.0835, offered by Wise
  • Number of money transfer providers compared: 19 providers offering 64 ways to send
  • Exchange rate range: MYR 4.0835 to MYR 3.9773
  • Potential savings on USD 1,000: up to MYR 318.55, fees included
  • Zero fee transfers: 9 of 18 providers charge no fee for USD 1,000
  • Number of deals and promo codes: 9, all exclusive to RemitFinder
  • Mid-marketβ“˜The mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real USD to MYR exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 USD = MYR 4.0827 (Updated about an hour ago)

See detailed USA to Malaysia money transfer comparison below.

USA to Malaysia money transfer providers that matched the search criteria

Best value
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Read more about MoneyGram
1,000 USD =
4 082.00 MYR
Total cost 0.17 USD (0.02%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Debit Card or Cash β†’ Bank Account or Mobile Wallet
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0820
0.02% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes
Transfer Limit
Up to 5,000 USD
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Read more about Regency FX
1,000 USD =
4 078.62 MYR
Total cost 1.00 USD (0.10%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0786
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
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Read more about Verto
1,000 USD =
β‰ˆ4 072.87 MYR
Total cost β‰ˆ 2.41 USD (0.24%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
~1.65 USD estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
4.0796
0.08% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits

πŸ“’ B2B transfers only

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Read more about Cambridge Currencies
1,000 USD =
4 072.49 MYR
Total cost 2.50 USD (0.25%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0725
0.25% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 USD =
4 072.49 MYR
Total cost 2.50 USD (0.25%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0725
0.25% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 22,613.4 USD
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Read more about Taptap Send
1,000 USD =
4 070.00 MYR
Total cost 3.11 USD (0.31%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Debit Card β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0700
0.31% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 10,000 USD
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Read more about Remitly
1,000 USD =
β‰ˆ4 066.88 MYR
Total cost β‰ˆ 3.88 USD (0.39%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
~1.65 USD estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
4.0736
0.22% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 20,000 USD

πŸ“’ Special exchange rate applied for first transfer

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Read more about Panda Remit
1,000 USD =
4 065.51 MYR
Total cost 4.21 USD (0.42%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Debit Card β†’ Bank Account
Fee
2.99 USD
Exchange rate
4.0777
0.12% below mid-market
Speed
About 15 minutes
Transfer Limit
100 – 2,999 USD

πŸ“’ Special exchange rate applied for first transfer

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Read more about XE Money Transfer
1,000 USD =
4 065.00 MYR
Total cost 4.34 USD (0.43%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account or ACH β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0650
0.43% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits

πŸ“’ New! Cash pickup available

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Read more about Instarem
1,000 USD =
4 053.40 MYR
Total cost 7.18 USD (0.72%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account or ACH β†’ Bank Account or DuitNow
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0534
0.72% below mid-market
Speed
Within 2 days
Transfer Limit
No limits
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Read more about Pangea Money Transfer
1,000 USD =
β‰ˆ4 043.32 MYR
Total cost β‰ˆ 9.66 USD (0.97%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
~1.65 USD estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
4.0500
0.80% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 6,000 USD
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Read more about Wise
1,000 USD =
4 041.20 MYR
Total cost 10.16 USD (1.02%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
10.36 USD
Exchange rate
4.0835
0.02% better than mid-market
Speed
About 11 hours
Transfer Limit
7.24 – 1,000,000 USD
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Read more about Airwallex
1,000 USD =
4 038.60 MYR
Total cost 10.80 USD (1.08%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0386
1.08% below mid-market
Speed
About 2 hours
Transfer Limit
No limits

πŸ“’ B2B transfers only

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Read more about OFX
1,000 USD =
β‰ˆ4 037.93 MYR
Total cost β‰ˆ 10.98 USD (1.10%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
~1.65 USD estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
4.0446
0.93% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
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Read more about WorldRemit
1,000 USD =
4 029.62 MYR
Total cost 13.03 USD (1.30%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
2.99 USD
Exchange rate
4.0417
1.00% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits

πŸ“’ Special exchange rate applied for first transfer

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Read more about Western Union
1,000 USD =
4 024.70 MYR
Total cost 14.21 USD (1.42%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Debit Card, Apple Pay or ACH β†’ Mobile Wallet
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0247
1.42% below mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
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Read more about Ria Money Transfer
1,000 USD =
3 970.34 MYR
Total cost 27.57 USD (2.76%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Google Pay β†’ Cash Pickup
Fee
1.75 USD
Exchange rate
3.9773
2.58% below mid-market
Speed
Within 2 hours estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
100 – 29,999.99 USD
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Read more about Revolut
1,000 USD =
3 763.46 MYR
Total cost 78.45 USD (7.85%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Revolut Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
75.00 USD
Exchange rate
4.0686
0.35% below mid-market
Speed
Within 22 hours
Transfer Limit
197.89 – 100,000 USD

πŸ“’ Revolut is not a bank; banking services by Lead Bank

Other ways to send money from USA to Malaysia

This provider doesn’t accept USD 1,000, so it’s shown at the nearest amount it accepts.

Doesn't accept 1,000 USD. Prices shown for 6,651 USD.

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Read more about Key Currency
6,651 USD =
27 126.88 MYR
Total cost 6.65 USD (0.10%)β“˜Everything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment β†’ Delivery
Bank Account β†’ Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
4.0786
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedβ“˜This provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 6,651 USD

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πŸ’‘What these rates mean for sending money to Malaysia from United States today

Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to Malaysia from United States. Check today's USD to MYR exchange rates and fees, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.

RemitFinder compared 19 providers offering 64 ways to send for USA to Malaysia money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:

Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to Malaysia from USA

πŸ₯‡ MoneyGram with MYR 4,082.00 for USD 1,000 (most MYR received today).

πŸ₯ˆ Regency FX offering MYR 4,078.62.

πŸ₯‰ Verto & Cambridge Currencies are also offering good value on USD-MYR transfers today.

The 18 providers that accept USD 1,000 today offer exchange rates from MYR 3.9773 to MYR 4.0835. Once fees are included, a USD 1,000 transfer from USA to Malaysia delivers between MYR 3,763.46 and MYR 4,082.00. That means up to MYR 318.55 more for your recipient β€” simply by choosing the right provider.

How you pay matters too: paying by Credit Card instead of Bank Account costs MYR 225.02 more with Wise, for the same Bank Account delivery.

US Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit exchange rates and fees change throughout the day, and top-ranked providers can change quickly. Even a small difference in the rate or fee can significantly change how much MYR your recipient receives in Malaysia.

Compare the providers above to maximize every USD you send to Malaysia. The provider that pays the most for US Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit transfers changes daily, so comparing today matters.


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Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to Malaysia from USA

Here are some latest USD to MYR (US Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.

1 USD4.08 MYR
5 USD20.41 MYR
10 USD40.83 MYR
25 USD102.07 MYR
50 USD204.14 MYR
100 USD408.27 MYR
150 USD612.41 MYR
200 USD816.54 MYR
250 USD1,020.68 MYR
300 USD1,224.81 MYR
400 USD1,633.08 MYR
500 USD2,041.35 MYR
600 USD2,449.62 MYR
700 USD2,857.89 MYR
800 USD3,266.16 MYR
1000 USD4,082.70 MYR
1500 USD6,124.05 MYR
2000 USD8,165.40 MYR
2500 USD10,206.75 MYR
3000 USD12,248.10 MYR
4000 USD16,330.80 MYR
5000 USD20,413.50 MYR
10000 USD40,827.00 MYR
15000 USD61,240.50 MYR
20000 USD81,654.00 MYR
30000 USD122,481.00 MYR
40000 USD163,308.00 MYR
50000 USD204,135.00 MYR
100000 USD408,270.00 MYR

*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rateβ“˜The mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real USD to MYR exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees.. Actual payout may vary based on the chosen money transfer provider.


What is the best way to send money from USA to Malaysia?

Sending money internationally to Malaysia from United States can be challenging given so many companies willing to move your money overseas.

To make this easier, RemitFinder compares exchange rates from various providers to bring you the best choices for your United States Dollar to MYR money transfers.

These companies been vetted by our team to ensure you get access to safe, secure and reliable providers to send money to Malaysia from USA. Plus, you can take advantage of exclusive promo codes and deals so your loved ones back home get maximum MYR for every United States Dollar you send.


How to get the best USD to MYR remittance rate?

United States Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit exchange rates are highly volatile, and it may seem difficult to decide the best timing for your next transfer to Malaysia from USA. Another added complexity is the multitude of choices at your disposal, making manual searching time consuming and difficult.

You can eliminate the manual work to search and compare providers for your USD to Malaysian Ringgit money transfers by signing up for the RemitFinder daily rate alert. It is completely free; we do the hard work of comparing various companies, and send you the info you need.

This way, you do not miss out on good choices if we add new partners for the USA to Malaysia corridor.


What is the cheapest way to remit money from USA to Malaysia?

Whilst there are numerous ways to send United States Dollar to Malaysia, some come with steep fees and hidden charges. For example, if you send money from USA to Malaysia via a bank, you will pay high wire transfer fees.

To find the most cost effective way for United States Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit remittances, compare various providers. But doing this manually is hard and time consuming.

Use RemitFinder to compare numerous providers for getting the best USA to Malaysia exchange rate.

Another proven way to reduce your USD to MYR transfer cost is to use exclusive promo codes partners provide to RemitFinder users like you. These deals further reduce the cost of your USD to MYR remittances.


Should I use my bank to transfer money from USA to Malaysia?

A familiar way to send money overseas to Malaysia from United States is to rely on your bank. Whilst this is convenient, you should look at other options.

The global remittance ecosystem has a significant number of digital money transfer companies, especially for USD to MYR transfers.

Nowadays, there are umpteen options to send money to Malaysia instead of just your USA bank. Money transfer companies usually have better exchange rates and lower fees as compared to banks. You could, thus, maximize the value of your United States Dollar even more so your recipient in Malaysia gets more MYR.


What is the fastest way to do a money transfer to Malaysia from United States?

If you need to convert money from USD to MYR quickly, compare providers to see which ones can meet your timing needs. Once you identify the right provider, it is easy to send money.

The harder part might be how to identify which providers can execute fast transfers from United States Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit.

Whilst every provider is different, there are some general guidelines that will help send money fast - for example, how you fund your transfer, how your recipient gets the money, or ongoing bank holidays.

To demystify the USA to Malaysia remittance process, you can study our detailed guide to money transfers. Awareness of the ins and outs of money transfers will help find fastest possible choices to send money to Malaysia from USA.


Which are the best money transfer companies to send money from USA to Malaysia?

Finding the best money transfer companies for sending money to Malaysia from United States can be challenging, especially given the many choices.

When comparing providers, inspect them on various parameters to gauge the best fit for sending to Malaysia. For example, how much do you want to send? Are you OK paying a fee for your United States Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit transfer? Can you send money using indicative rates? When you apply your criteria to the choices you see, you can fine tune the list to a small number.

Finally, keep an eye on promotions as they will help maximize your MYR yield on every United States Dollar that you send.


Step by step guide to transfer money to Malaysia from USA

When sending money from USA to Malaysia, it may be difficult to find the best company to move your money abroad. With many choices available to remit from USA to Malaysia, you may feel overwhelmed.

This is where RemitFinder comes in; we help you search and compare money transfer companies.

Once you find a suitable provider, follow the below steps to send money.

  • Provide your name, address and other information as part of the signup process. Providing this information ensures safety and compliance
  • Provide information about the receiver - name, address and a bank account in Malaysia where they can receive money in Malaysian Ringgit.
  • Add your USA bank account so you fund your transfer.
  • Finally, select the amount you want to transfer, and click Send.
  • The provider will start your transaction, and keep you updated on the progress of your transfer.

The process is quite easy and you can see your USD travel to another part of the globe.