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US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Exchange Rate
Mid-market USD/PKR rate — the fairest rate, before provider markups.
278.532PKR
1 USD = 278.532 PKR
1 PKR = 0.00359 USD
Source: median of multiple independent feeds. For indicative purposes only.
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Pakistan Remittances Hit Record $41 Billion in 2026: Cheapest Way to Send GBP to PKR
Pakistan is on track for a record $41 billion remittance year in 2026, up from $38B last year. UK→Pakistan alone hit $532M in February. Here's how the top providers compare on GBP to PKR right now.
USD to PKR Conversion Table
100 USD
27,853.21 PKR
500 USD
139,266.05 PKR
1,000 USD
278,532.1 PKR
5,000 USD
1,392,660.52 PKR
10,000 USD
2,785,321.04 PKR
25,000 USD
6,963,302.59 PKR
50,000 USD
13,926,605.18 PKR
100,000 USD
27,853,210.35 PKR
Based on mid-market rate. Actual provider rates will differ — compare below.
Compare USD to PKR Transfer Rates
What you'd actually receive sending 1,000 USD via each provider today.
280,203.3
PKR received
TapTap Send
Rate 280.0919 · No fee · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
280,091.88
PKR received
Remitly
Rate 279.9526 · No fee · Minutes to 3-5 days
279,952.62
PKR received
Ria Money Transfer
Rate 279.2563 · No fee · Instant
279,256.29
PKR received
Sendwave
Rate 279.7855 · 1.99 USD fee · Instant
279,228.72
PKR received
WorldRemit
Rate 278.5878 · No fee · Minutes to 3 days
278,587.81
PKR received
InstaReM
Rate 278.1143 · No fee · 1-3 business days
278,114.31
PKR received
Western Union
Rate 278.5600 · 1.99 USD fee · 0-4 days
278,005.62
PKR received
| Provider | Rate | Fee | You Receive | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoneyGramBest rate | 280.2033 | Free | 280,203.3 PKR | Minutes to 3 days |
| TapTap Send | 280.0919 | Free | 280,091.88 PKR | Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers) |
| Remitly | 279.9526 | Free | 279,952.62 PKR | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Ria Money Transfer | 279.2563 | Free | 279,256.29 PKR | Instant |
| Sendwave | 279.7855 | 1.99 USD | 279,228.72 PKR | Instant |
| WorldRemit | 278.5878 | Free | 278,587.81 PKR | Minutes to 3 days |
| InstaReM | 278.1143 | Free | 278,114.31 PKR | 1-3 business days |
| Western Union | 278.5600 | 1.99 USD | 278,005.62 PKR | 0-4 days |
Understanding the USD/PKR Exchange Rate
The USD/PKR rate has experienced significant volatility since Pakistan moved to a more market-determined exchange rate in 2023. The Pakistani rupee's value is closely tied to IMF programme compliance, the country's foreign reserves position, and the State Bank of Pakistan's monetary policy. For the large Pakistani diaspora in the US, getting the best rate on this corridor makes a meaningful difference.
Key things to know
- PKR volatility means rates can move 1–3% within days — timing matters on this corridor
- Cash pickup through JazzCash and Easypaisa is widely used alongside bank deposits
- The formal/informal rate gap has narrowed since 2023 reforms, making regulated providers more competitive
- Western Union and MoneyGram dominate cash pickup; Wise and Remitly lead on bank deposits
Tip
Compare the provider's rate against the mid-market rate shown above. On USD to PKR, some providers mark up the rate by 2–4%, which on a $500 transfer could cost you PKR 3,000–6,000.
USD/PKR Rate History
Track how provider rates have changed over time. See which providers consistently offer the best USD to PKR rates.
How we calculate the USD/PKR mid-market rate
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/PKR pair, the best providers typically mark up by 0.3–1.5%, while banks can mark up by 2–5%.
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Frequently asked questions about USD to PKR
What is the mid-market USD/PKR exchange rate today?
The mid-market rate for USD to PKR today is 278.532, meaning 1 US Dollar buys 278.532 Pakistani Rupee. The inverse rate is 1 PKR = 0.00359 USD. This is the interbank reference rate — money transfer providers apply a markup above this, so the rate you receive will be slightly lower.
What moves the USD/PKR exchange rate?
PKR volatility means rates can move 1–3% within days — timing matters on this corridor. Cash pickup through JazzCash and Easypaisa is widely used alongside bank deposits. The USD/PKR rate has experienced significant volatility since Pakistan moved to a more market-determined exchange rate in 2023.
Which provider offers the best US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee rate?
Based on today's quotes, MoneyGram is offering the best USD to PKR rate — sending 1,000 USD gives your recipient 280,203.3 PKR. Rankings shift daily, so compare the full table above before every transfer. Compare the provider's rate against the mid-market rate shown above. On USD to PKR, some providers mark up the rate by 2–4%, which on a $500 transfer could cost you PKR 3,000–6,000.
How much does it cost to convert US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee?
The total cost of a USD to PKR 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 0.3–1.5% plus a small flat fee, while banks can add 2–5% in markup. The table above shows you exactly how much PKR your recipient would receive from each provider on a 1,000 USD transfer.