Send Money To Austria

Personal
Business
From
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United States
USD
To
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Austria
EUR
1 USD equals
0.938 EUR
Updated on September 21, 2023
 
How much to transfer?
$1-$1k
$1k-$10k
$10k +
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OFX Logo
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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers
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$
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low

Fees
87
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card (UK only)
  • BPAY (Australia only)
  • Direct debit (U.S. only)

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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers

Support

  • Phone
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Phone
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$
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low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Pay no fees for personal transfers
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    Get competitive exchange rates
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    Lets you schedule transfers with ease
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    Trading in some currencies possible only over the phone
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    Website access only in English

Currencies Direct Logo
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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website
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low

Fees
84
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card

Features

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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Schedule transfers easily
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    Make use of hedging tools
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    Accepts customers from most countries
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    Cannot sign up from all states in the U.S.

XE Money Transfer Logo
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service
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low

Fees
71
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • BPAY (Australia)

Features

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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    No fees for personal transfers
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    Accepts payments in several currencies
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    Target specific rates using limit orders
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    No debit or credit card payments
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    No scheduled transfers

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website
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$
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medium

Fees
63
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fast

1-2 days

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Promo Offer Available
Three free transfers for new customers! Check out the WorldRemit promo guide for more info.

Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Debit / Credit card
  • Google / Apply Pay
  • POLi (Australia)

Features

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
Phone Icon
Phone
$
$
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medium

Fees
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fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    Transfers to cash pickup locations
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    Transparent rates and fees
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    Low minimum transfer amount
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    No hedging tools
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    No scheduled transfers

Wise Logo
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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app
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low

Fees
75
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fast

1-2 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Country specific alternatives

Features

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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app

Support

  • Phone
Support
Phone Icon
Phone
$
$
$

low

Fees
Speed Icon

fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    User friendly mobile app
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    Multi-currency account
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    Travel debit card
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    No scheduled transfers
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    No dedicated account manager

Payoneer Logo
    $
    $
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    high

    Fees
    71
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    medium

    2-3 days

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    Transfer Options

    • Bank transfer
    • Debit card
    • Credit card
    • Bank debit

    Features

      Support

      • Phone
      Support
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      Phone
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      $
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      high

      Fees
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      medium

      2-3 days

      Best For


      How to send money to Austria

      How To Step Icon
      Step 1
      Research, select, sign up
      Research, select, sign up
      Take time to review the top companies that let you send money to Austria. Prepare a shortlist and run a side-by-side comparison to select the best alternative.
      Sign up as an individual or businesses by providing all the information your service provider requires.
      This usually includes your name, contact details, and details from your driver's license or passport.
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      Step 2
      Assess exchange rates, set up the transfer
      Assess exchange rates, set up the transfer
      Assess existing and historical EUR exchange rates to determine if you should send money to Austria now or wait for some time. 
      Setting up your transfer requires getting a rate quote from the company you select. Remember that the amount you wish to send might affect the rate you get.
      You may lock the offered rate by accepting the quote.
      Then, you need to submit the recipient's Austrian bank account details.
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      Step 3
      Paying, transferring, tracking
      Paying, transferring, tracking
      Use any of the payment methods on offer and pay for your transfer. Once your payment reaches your service provider's bank account, it will transfer money to Austria.
      Just how long it takes for the funds to reach the recipient's bank account depends on multiple factors.
      Tracking your transfer is possible by visiting your service provider's website. Many companies also send email/text notifications.

      Currency Symbol and Swift Codes

      From 1925 to 2002, the Austrian schilling (ATS) was used as the official currency in Austria, although the German Reichsmark was declared legal tender between 1938 and 1945. Form 2002, the euro (EUR) has been used as the legal currency in Austria. The euro is divided into 100 cents.

      If you plan to transfer money to an Austrian bank account, the details you will need include:

      • The recipient’s complete name
      • The recipient’s account number
      • The receiving bank’s name
      • The receiving bank’s IBAN and Swift/BIC Code

      Given below are SWIFT codes of some popular Austrian banks:

      BANKBRANCHSWIFT CODE
      UniCredit Bank Austria AGViennaBKAUATWW
      Raiffeisen Bank International AgViennaRZBAATWWPOP
      Volksbank International AgViennaVOINATW1XXX
      Erste Group Bank AgViennaGIBAATWGXXX

       

      Case Study

      Julia moved to Switzerland because of work but her mother and younger brother continued living in Austria. Since they depended on her financially, it was upon her to keep sending them money regularly. She used a prominent Swiss bank for the first three months, and it was only upon the insistence of a co-worker that she decided to compare her alternatives. This is what she found.

       BANKMONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
      Exchange rateCHF 1 = EUR 0.8425CHF 1 = EUR 0.8674
      Transfer feeCHF 5CHF 0
      Amount received for CHF 2,000EUR 1,680.78EUR 1,734.80
      Transfer time3 to 5 days1 to 2 days
      Transfer optionsBank accountBank account
      Difference of EUR 54.02

      Choosing the money transfer company over her bank ensured that Julia’s mother received a little extra money each month, and it got to her sooner. In addition, the money transfer company gave Julia the option of scheduling her transfers in advance and even locking in exchange rates when they seemed favorable.
       

      Cash Pickup Locations in Austria

      If the recipient is in quick need of the money you plan to send to Austria, turning to a company that has cash pickup locations is your best bet. Companies such as Western Union, MoneyGram, and Ria have a physical presence in this country.

      WESTERN UNION IN AUSTRIA 
      Vienna Interchange Stephansplatz 9 Wien, ViennaPostamt 1010 Fleischmarkt 19, Vienna
      Graz Postamt 8010, Neutorgasse 46, GrazPostamt 8016, Gleisdorfergasse 4, Graz
      MONEYGRAM IN AUSTRIA 
      Vienna Green Call, Steinbauergasse 1, ViennaIpsun Kettenbruckengasse 18 / 2, Vienna
      Graz B.F.S. Afro Shopping Center, Eggenberger Strasse 46, GrazInternational Telephon Discount, Griesplatz 11, Graz

       

      Safety Tips for Picking up Cash in Austria

      Austria has low levels of crime, although you should exercise some caution. There have been instances of pick pocketing in and around cafes, restaurants, hotel lobbies, shopping areas, tourist attractions, train stations, and public transposition. Take basic precautions when collecting money from a cash pickup center, and if you plan to receive a large sum consider taking someone you trust along.

      Keep your belongings within your sight at all times. Be particularly vigilant if you take a night train into or out of the country.
       

      What Information Do I Need to Send Money to Austria?

      The transfer method you choose had a bearing on the required information.

      • Bank account. You will need to provide the recipient’s complete name, a bank account number, the receiving bank’s name, as well as the receiving bank’s SWIFT/BIC code and IBAN.
      • Cash pickup location. The information needed in this case limits to the recipient’s name and a desired cash pickup up location. To collect the transferred money, the recipient will need to provide a reference number along with an acceptable form for identification document.

       

      Regulations When Transferring Money to and From Austria

      Austria does not have its own set of regulations surrounding currency control, and transfers to and from the country are governed by the European Central Bank’s single monetary policy. Österreichische Nationalbank (Austria’s central bank) oversees payment systems to make sure that the country’s financial sector remains stable.

      There are no restrictions of moving money in or out of the country, no matter whether you’re a resident of the country or not. However, transfers of more than €10,000 need to be declared to relevant European Union authorities.

      While Austrians are taxed on income they earn outside the country, Austria has treaties with several other countries to avoid instances of double-taxation.

      Convert USD to EUR

      Check out the historical exchange rates for the last thirty days. Learn how much you can save by using a global money transfer company instead of the big banks.
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      Sending money online through specialist money transfer companies.

      Expect to receive between €92.88 and €93.44 when sending money from USD to EUR at today's exchange rate.

      Compare that to sending money overseas through retail banks. Expect to receive approximately €89.12, not including additional banking fees. That is an average saving of €4.03.
      Currency exchange rate in the last 30 days

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