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InstaReM
Rate 1.1530 · Fee free
You send
€1,000
Recipient gets
$1,153
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from Germany to Ecuador in May 2026 is InstaReM, which delivers 1,152.98 USD on a 1,000 EUR transfer with a fee of zero.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
Based on 60 days of data (2026-03-13 to 2026-05-20)
Sending €1,000 from Germany to Ecuador. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
InstaReMBest value
1.1530
Free
$1,152.98
1.1500
Free
$1,149.97
1.1447
€2.99
$1,141.32
1.1582
€15.00
$1,140.84
1.1449
€5.99
$1,138.00
1.1606
€20.00
$1,137.43
1.1356
€1.99
$1,133.31
1.1274
Free
$1,127.45
1.1539
€36.55
$1,111.74
1.1131
€3.99
$1,108.61
1.1095
€1.99
$1,107.24
Compare the cheapest ways to send money from Germany to Ecuador. We compare fees, exchange rates, and transfer speeds from 15+ providers so you get the most USD for your €.
Money transfers from Germany to Ecuador are a vital lifeline for families and businesses. With dozens of providers competing for this corridor, rates and fees vary widely. Specialist money transfer companies often beat bank rates by 2–4%, potentially saving you hundreds of EUR per year. Use our comparison to find today's best deal.
Exchange rate
1.1530
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
$1,152.98
Speed
1-3 business days
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the Germany to Ecuador route.
Cheapest transfer
InstaReM
Delivers the most USD for your money
Fastest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers in Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Cash pickup
Remitly
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
InstaReM
Best rate for bank deposit to Ecuador
Sending money to Ecuador is straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Choose how much EUR you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best USD amount for your transfer to Ecuador.
Enter your recipient's details in Ecuador — you'll need their bank account number. Most providers verify details instantly.
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — bank deposit typically takes 1–3 business days.
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full legal name as it appears on their bank account
Bank account number
Recipient's bank account number
Bank name
Name of the receiving bank
SWIFT/BIC code
Optional8 or 11-character SWIFT code identifying the bank (may be optional with IBAN)
Note: You need the recipient's bank account number and bank name. Contact the recipient's bank for their SWIFT/BIC code if required.
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Monese
1.16 · 1-3 business days
InstaReM
1.15 · 1-3 business days
TapTap Send
1.15 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
MoneyGram
1.14 · Minutes to 3 days
Remitly
1.14 · Minutes to 3-5 days
WorldRemit
1.14 · Minutes to 3 days
InstaReM
1.15 · 1-3 business days
TapTap Send
1.15 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Remitly
1.14 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Commerzbank
1.16 · 1-3 business days
MoneyGram
1.14 · Minutes to 3 days
Monese
1.16 · 1-3 business days
Monese
1.16 · 1-3 business days
Commerzbank
1.16 · 1-3 business days
InstaReM
1.15 · 1-3 business days
TapTap Send
1.15 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Deutsche Bank
1.15 · 2-4 business days
MoneyGram
1.14 · Minutes to 3 days
Transfer fees from Germany to Ecuador vary by provider. Specialist services charge €0–10 per transfer, while banks charge €25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total USD your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically €0–€10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (1.1609).
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Bank deposit is the standard delivery method for transfers to Ecuador. Cash pickup is available through international providers like Western Union and MoneyGram.
Speed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Speed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Speed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
Your recipient in Ecuador can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Direct transfer to bank accounts in Ecuador.
Collect cash from agent locations in Ecuador.
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Ecuador.
Documentation you may need
Most transfers from Germany to Ecuador arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Bank wires take 3–5 business days. Some providers offer instant or same-day delivery to Ecuador for a small premium.
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 60 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | MoneyGram | Monese | Xoom (PayPal) | PayPal | Skrill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 1.1449 | 1.1606✓ | 1.0774 | 1.1130 | 1.1274 |
| May 19 | 1.1484 | 1.1644✓ | 1.0809 | 1.1139 | 1.1307 |
| May 18 | 1.1454 | 1.1614✓ | 1.0797 | 1.1151 | 1.1280 |
| May 17 | 1.1462 | 1.1621✓ | 1.0790 | 1.1151 | 1.1288 |
| May 16 | 1.1457 | 1.1621✓ | 1.0790 | 1.1151 | 1.1288 |
| May 15 | 1.1490 | 1.1646✓ | 1.0818 | 1.1190 | 1.1302 |
| May 14 | 1.1535 | 1.1691✓ | 1.0856 | 1.1223 | 1.1351 |
| May 13 | 1.1579 | 1.1739✓ | 1.0899 | 1.1254 | 1.1399 |
| May 12 | 1.1601 | 1.1758✓ | 1.0917 | 1.1270 | 1.1416 |
| May 11 | 1.1581 | 1.1762✓ | 1.0938 | 1.1244 | 1.1420 |
| May 10 | 1.1604 | 1.1780✓ | 1.0939 | 1.1251 | 1.1443 |
| May 9 | 1.1624 | 1.1780✓ | 1.0939 | 1.1251 | 1.1443 |
| May 8 | 1.1572 | 1.1733✓ | 1.0915 | 1.1256 | 1.1395 |
| May 7 | 1.1601 | 1.1764✓ | 1.0915 | 1.1235 | 1.1429 |
| May 6 | 1.1560 | 1.1722✓ | 1.0878 | 1.1212 | 1.1387 |
| May 5 | 1.1548 | 1.1682✓ | 1.0848 | 1.1212 | 1.1341 |
| May 4 | 1.1570 | 1.1717✓ | 1.1303 | 1.1241 | 1.1379 |
| May 3 | 1.1569 | 1.1713✓ | 1.1306 | 1.1245 | 1.1380 |
| May 2 | 1.1539 | 1.1713✓ | 1.1306 | 1.1245 | 1.1380 |
| May 1 | 1.1557 | 1.1726✓ | 1.1317 | 1.1190 | 1.1390 |
| Apr 30 | 1.1508 | 1.1672✓ | 1.1267 | 1.1189 | 1.1337 |
| Apr 29 | 1.1560 | 1.1704✓ | 1.1299 | 1.1206 | 1.1368 |
| Apr 28 | 1.1555 | 1.1710✓ | 1.1305 | 1.1217 | 1.1373 |
| Apr 27 | 1.1528 | 1.1726✓ | 1.1309 | 1.1211 | 1.1389 |
| Apr 26 | 1.1523 | 1.1714✓ | 1.1302 | 1.1204 | 1.1382 |
| Apr 25 | 1.1526 | 1.1714✓ | 1.1302 | 1.1204 | 1.1382 |
| Apr 24 | 1.1525 | 1.1682✓ | 1.1284 | 1.1228 | 1.1344 |
| Apr 23 | 1.1562 | 1.1704✓ | 1.1326 | 1.1248 | 1.1372 |
| Apr 22 | 1.1573 | 1.1738✓ | 1.1333 | 1.1250 | 1.1401 |
| Apr 21 | 1.1616 | 1.1784✓ | 1.1373 | 1.1260 | 1.1445 |
| Apr 20 | 1.1622 | 1.1754✓ | 1.1350 | 1.1292 | 1.1412 |
| Apr 19 | 1.1629 | 1.1759✓ | 1.1348 | 1.1290 | 1.1423 |
| Apr 18 | 1.1598 | 1.1759✓ | 1.1348 | 1.1290 | 1.1423 |
| Apr 17 | 1.1607 | 1.1772✓ | 1.1361 | 1.1293 | 1.1430 |
| Apr 16 | 1.1638 | 1.1804✓ | 1.1381 | 1.1298 | 1.1459 |
| Apr 15 | 1.1610 | 1.1792✓ | 1.1376 | 1.1278 | 1.1448 |
| Apr 14 | 1.1602 | 1.1764✓ | 1.1341 | 1.1194 | 1.1423 |
| Apr 13 | 1.1502 | 1.1683✓ | 1.1304 | 1.1206 | 1.1341 |
| Apr 12 | 1.1543 | 1.1722✓ | 1.1307 | 1.1209 | 1.1383 |
| Apr 11 | 1.1553 | 1.1722✓ | 1.1307 | 1.1209 | 1.1383 |
| Apr 10 | 1.1511 | 1.1686✓ | 1.1288 | 1.1179 | 1.1343 |
| Apr 9 | 1.1478 | 1.1652✓ | 1.1251 | 1.1122 | 1.1319 |
| Apr 8 | 1.1514 | 1.1675✓ | 1.1187 | 1.1050 | 1.1323 |
| Apr 7 | 1.1381 | 1.1535✓ | 1.1134 | 1.1042 | 1.1204 |
| Apr 6 | 1.1395 | 1.1550✓ | 1.1120 | 1.1051 | 1.1218 |
| Apr 5 | 1.1379 | 1.1509✓ | 1.1110 | 1.1044 | 1.1184 |
| Apr 4 | 1.1379 | 1.1509✓ | 1.1110 | 1.1044 | 1.1184 |
| Apr 3 | 1.1355 | 1.1517✓ | 1.1124 | 1.1047 | 1.1185 |
| Apr 2 | 1.1385 | 1.1536✓ | 1.1123 | 1.1083 | 1.1200 |
| Apr 1 | 1.1409 | 1.1580✓ | 1.1128 | 1.0978 | 1.1237 |
| Mar 31 | 1.1361 | 1.1548✓ | 1.1092 | 1.0986 | 1.1213 |
| Mar 30 | 1.1311 | 1.1468✓ | 1.1114 | 1.1048 | 1.1137 |
| Mar 29 | 1.1344 | 1.1502✓ | 1.1098 | 1.1037 | 1.1155 |
| Mar 28 | 1.1363 | 1.1511✓ | 1.1134 | 1.1054 | 1.1176 |
| Mar 18 | 1.1374 | 1.1531✓ | 1.1129 | 1.1007 | 1.1198 |
| Mar 17 | 1.1306 | 1.1492✓ | 1.1103 | 1.0956 | 1.1164 |
| Mar 16 | 1.1330 | 1.1527✓ | 1.1069 | 1.0979 | 1.1210 |
| Mar 15 | 1.1294 | 1.1413✓ | 1.1013 | 1.0954 | 1.1084 |
| Mar 14 | 1.1294 | 1.1413✓ | 1.1013 | 1.0954 | 1.1085 |
| Mar 13 | 1.1244 | 1.1413✓ | 1.1013 | 1.0954 | 1.1085 |
The cheapest option changes daily based on exchange rates. Use our comparison table above to see today's rates from every provider. Specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and OFX consistently offer better value than banks.
Most specialist providers deliver to Ecuador within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much USD your recipient would receive from a €1,000 transfer today.
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from Germany to Ecuador. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Money transfer services are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge €25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers charge €0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer to Ecuador.
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