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Mid-market USD/INR rate — the fairest rate, before provider markups.
1 USD = 96.6912 INR
1 INR = 0.01034 USD
Source: median of multiple independent feeds. For indicative purposes only.
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100 USD
9,669.12 INR
500 USD
48,345.61 INR
1,000 USD
96,691.21 INR
5,000 USD
483,456.07 INR
10,000 USD
966,912.15 INR
25,000 USD
2,417,280.37 INR
50,000 USD
4,834,560.73 INR
100,000 USD
9,669,121.47 INR
Based on mid-market rate. Actual provider rates will differ — compare below.
What you'd actually receive sending 1,000 USD via each provider today.
96,691.21
INR received
Rate 96.5462 · No fee · 1-3 business days
96,546.18
INR received
Rate 96.4978 · No fee · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
96,497.83
INR received
Rate 96.2851 · No fee · Minutes to 3 days
96,285.11
INR received
Rate 96.3625 · 1.50 USD fee · 0-1 days
96,217.92
INR received
Rate 96.1884 · No fee · 0-4 days
96,188.42
INR received
Rate 96.1401 · No fee · Minutes to 3-5 days
96,140.07
INR received
Rate 96.7396 · 6.84 USD fee · Instant
96,077.86
INR received
| Provider | Rate | Fee | You Receive | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaysendBest rate | 96.6912 | Free | 96,691.21 INR | 2 days |
| InstaReM | 96.5462 | Free | 96,546.18 INR | 1-3 business days |
| TapTap Send | 96.4978 | Free | 96,497.83 INR | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| Xoom (PayPal) | 96.2851 | Free | 96,285.11 INR | Minutes to 3 days |
| Revolut | 96.3625 | 1.50 USD | 96,217.92 INR | 0-1 days |
| Western Union | 96.1884 | Free | 96,188.42 INR | 0-4 days |
| Remitly | 96.1401 | Free | 96,140.07 INR | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Wise | 96.7396 | 6.84 USD | 96,077.86 INR | Instant |
The USD/INR exchange rate is one of the most watched currency pairs in the remittance world. India receives over $125 billion in annual inbound remittances — the most of any country — with the majority originating from the United States. The rate is influenced by the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy, US Federal Reserve decisions, oil prices, and India's trade balance.
Tip
If you send regularly, set a rate alert with Wise or Xe — the USD/INR rate can swing ₹1–2 within a week, which on a $1,000 transfer means ₹1,000–2,000 more or less for your recipient.
Track how provider rates have changed over time. See which providers consistently offer the best USD to INR rates.
The mid-market rate is the midpoint between the buy and sell prices on global currency markets — it's the fairest exchange rate available. We aggregate data from 4 independent sources and take the median value, which eliminates outliers and provides a more reliable rate than any single source.
When a money transfer provider quotes you a rate, compare it against the mid-market rate shown on this page. The difference is the provider's markup — their profit on the currency conversion. On the USD/INR pair, the best providers typically mark up by 0.2–0.8%, while banks can mark up by 2–5%.
The mid-market rate for USD to INR today is 96.6912, meaning 1 US Dollar buys 96.6912 Indian Rupee. The inverse rate is 1 INR = 0.01034 USD. This is the interbank reference rate — money transfer providers apply a markup above this, so the rate you receive will be slightly lower.
The RBI manages INR within a broad band — sudden interventions can move the rate 0.5–1% in a day. UPI and IMPS make bank deposits near-instant once funds arrive in India. The USD/INR exchange rate is one of the most watched currency pairs in the remittance world.
Based on today's quotes, Paysend is offering the best USD to INR rate — sending 1,000 USD gives your recipient 96,691.21 INR. Rankings shift daily, so compare the full table above before every transfer. If you send regularly, set a rate alert with Wise or Xe — the USD/INR rate can swing ₹1–2 within a week, which on a $1,000 transfer means ₹1,000–2,000 more or less for your recipient.
The total cost of a USD to INR transfer has two parts: the exchange rate markup (the gap between the mid-market rate and the provider's rate) and any flat fee. The best specialist providers on this corridor typically charge a markup of 0.2–0.8% plus a small flat fee, while banks can add 2–5% in markup. The table above shows you exactly how much INR your recipient would receive from each provider on a 1,000 USD transfer.