US dollar exchange rates today
Sending money home? Start with the mid-market exchange rate — the “real” reference rate before any service margin. The table below shows today’s USD rate for the main remittance corridors, updated weekly.
Automatically updated: Mon, 20 Jul 2026. Reference mid-market rate — your remittance service may apply a margin.
| Country | Currency | $1 USD = | $100 USD ≈ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | MXN | 17.54 | 1,754 MXN |
| Guatemala | GTQ | 7.63 | 763 GTQ |
| Honduras | HNL | 26.79 | 2,679 HNL |
| Colombia | COP | 3,248.56 | 324,856 COP |
| Dominican Republic | DOP | 58.55 | 5,855 DOP |
| Peru | PEN | 3.39 | 339 PEN |
| Nicaragua | NIO | 36.82 | 3,682 NIO |
El Salvador and Ecuador use the US dollar — no conversion needed. For Venezuela, Argentina, Cuba, the official rate differs sharply from what families actually receive — verify the real rate with your remittance service.
How to read the rate
- $1 USD = how many units of the local currency one dollar buys at the mid-market rate.
- $100 USD ≈ roughly what $100 converts to before fees — a quick gut-check for a typical transfer.
- This is the mid-market (interbank) rate. Your remittance service will give you a slightly lower rate because it adds a margin, sometimes plus a fixed fee.
The number that actually matters: what arrives
When you compare Wise, Remitly, banks, or cash services, don’t just compare the advertised fee. Compare how many pesos, quetzales, or lempiras actually land for a $100 transfer after the margin and the fee. A “$0 fee” promo with a worse exchange rate can deliver less than a small-fee service with a better rate.
| What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Exchange rate offered | The margin over mid-market is often the biggest hidden cost |
| Transfer fee | Fixed or percentage; sometimes waived on first transfer |
| Total received | The bottom line — pesos/quetzales in the recipient’s hands |
| Delivery speed | Minutes vs. days, and bank deposit vs. cash pickup |
Important notes by currency
- El Salvador and Ecuador use the US dollar — no conversion, so $100 sent is $100 received minus any fee.
- Venezuela, Argentina, and Cuba: the official rate often diverges sharply from the rate families actually receive. Always confirm the real, on-the-ground rate with your transfer service before sending.
- Rates move daily. For a large transfer, lock in or confirm the live rate with your provider.
Related information
- Sending remittances — services compared
- ITIN-friendly banking
- Cross-border tax obligations
- ITIN-friendly banks compared
Source: mid-market reference rates via a public exchange-rate data feed, refreshed weekly. For transactional rates, confirm with your bank or remittance provider.
Last verified: 2026-06-04.
General information, not financial advice. Exchange rates change constantly; the table is a weekly mid-market reference, not a guaranteed transactional rate. Confirm the live rate and all fees with your provider before sending money.