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Send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic(EUR → DOP)
EUR
DOP|Updated recentlyMid-market 68.0096Cheapest todayof 7 providers
TapTap Send
Rate 68.0028 · Fee free
You send
€1,000
Recipient gets
RD$68,003
RD$5,600 more than the most expensive provider
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Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic in August 2026 is TapTap Send, which delivers 68,002.8 DOP on a 1,000 EUR transfer with a fee of zero. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 7 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 5,573 DOP.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
What is the cheapest way to send EUR to DOP?
Sending €1,000 from Portugal to Dominican Republic. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient gets
Rate 68.0028·Fee Free·0.01% markup
Best rate 98 of 98 days
↑ 0.9% over 98dAvg: 66.69 DOP (+2.0% vs avg)Range: 65.00–68.00
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TapTap SendBest value
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)0.01% markup
Best rate 98 of 98 days
↑ 0.9% over 98dAvg: 66.69 DOP (+2.0% vs avg)Range: 65.00–68.00
68.0028
Free
RD$68,002.80
Rate 67.6219·Fee €5.70·0.57% markup
Rate 66.6426·Fee €20.10·2.01% markup
Rate 66.3094·Fee €25.00·2.50% markup
Rate 66.1801·Fee €26.90·2.69% markup
Rate 66.0237·Fee €29.20·2.92% markup
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient RD$5,573.01 on a €1,000 transfer.
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Compare the cheapest ways to send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic. We compare fees, exchange rates, and transfer speeds from 15+ providers so you get the most DOP for your €.
Portuguese expats and immigrants regularly send money to Dominican Republic. The cost difference between providers can be significant — banks typically charge 3–5% in hidden exchange rate markups, while specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and WorldRemit offer rates much closer to the mid-market rate. Our comparison shows the total DOP received from each provider after all fees and markups.
Which provider offers the best EUR to DOP rate?
TapTap Send
4.7Exchange rate
68.0028
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
RD$68,002.80
Speed
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
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Which provider is best for each transfer type?
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the Portugal to Dominican Republic route.
Cheapest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers the most DOP for your money
Fastest transfer
TapTap Send
Delivers in Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Cash pickup
Western Union
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
TapTap Send
Best rate for bank deposit to Dominican Republic
How to send money to Dominican Republic
Sending money to Dominican Republicis straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Step 1
Enter your transfer details
Choose how much EUR you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best DOP amount for your transfer to Dominican Republic.
Step 2
Add your recipient
Enter your recipient's details in Dominican Republic — you'll need their bank account number. Most providers verify details instantly.
Step 3
Send & track your transfer
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — bank deposit typically takes 1–2 business days.
What you need to send money to Dominican Republic
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 cedula (national ID)
Bank account number
Dominican bank account number (typically 10–20 digits depending on the bank)
Example: 12345678901234567890
Bank name
Name of the recipient's bank (e.g. Banco Popular, Banreservas, BHD Leon)
Cedula number
Optional11-digit national identity card number required for cash pickup
Example: 00112345678
Note: The Dominican Republic does not use the IBAN system. Each bank has its own account number format. The cedula (national ID card) is essential for cash pickup transactions and may be required for bank deposit verification.
Transfer examples: EUR to DOP
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Send €500
ProviderFeeReceives
TapTap Send
68.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
67.62 · 1-3 business days
Western Union
66.64 · 1 business day
BNP Paribas
66.31 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
66.18 · Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)
66.02 · Minutes to 3 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
TapTap SendFree68.00RD$34,001Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM€2.8567.62RD$33,6181-3 business days
Western Union€10.0566.64RD$32,6521 business day
BNP Paribas€12.5066.31RD$32,3261-3 business days
Remitly€13.4566.18RD$32,200Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)€14.6066.02RD$32,048Minutes to 3 days
Send €1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
TapTap Send
68.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
67.62 · 1-3 business days
Western Union
66.64 · 1 business day
BNP Paribas
66.31 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
66.18 · Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)
66.02 · Minutes to 3 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
TapTap SendFree68.00RD$68,003Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM€5.7067.62RD$67,2371-3 business days
Western Union€20.1066.64RD$65,3031 business day
BNP Paribas€25.0066.31RD$64,6521-3 business days
Remitly€26.9066.18RD$64,400Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)€29.2066.02RD$64,096Minutes to 3 days
Send €5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
TapTap Send
68.00 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM
67.62 · 1-3 business days
Western Union
66.64 · 1 business day
BNP Paribas
66.31 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
66.18 · Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)
66.02 · Minutes to 3 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
TapTap SendFree68.00RD$340,014Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
InstaReM€28.5067.62RD$336,1831-3 business days
Western Union€100.5066.64RD$326,5151 business day
BNP Paribas€125.0066.31RD$323,2581-3 business days
Remitly€134.5066.18RD$321,999Minutes
Xoom (PayPal)€146.0066.02RD$320,479Minutes to 3 days
How much does it cost to send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic?
Transfer fees from Portugal to Dominican Republic 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 DOP your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
Understanding the total cost
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 (68.0096).
Ways to send money to Dominican Republic
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Cash pickup is extremely popular in the Dominican Republic. The country has a massive diaspora in the United States (especially New York), and remittances are a critical part of the economy. Bank deposits are growing as financial inclusion improves.
Debit Card
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Bank Transfer
Low costSpeed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Google Pay
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Apple Pay
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Credit Card
Higher costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Cash
Medium costSpeed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
How can my recipient receive money in Dominican Republic?
Your recipient in Dominican Republic can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Bank Deposit
1–2 business days
Direct transfer to Dominican bank accounts. The standard method for banked recipients.
RemitlyWorldRemitWestern UnionMoneyGram
Cash Pickup
Minutes
Collect cash from agent locations across the Dominican Republic — very popular method given the large diaspora in the US.
Western UnionMoneyGramRia Money TransferRemitly
Home Delivery
Same day to 2 days
Cash delivered to the recipient's doorstep in major Dominican cities including Santo Domingo and Santiago.
Remitly
What are the transfer limits and regulations for Dominican Republic?
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Dominican Republic.
Regulatory body
Superintendencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances — remittances are a major source of foreign exchange
Documentation you may need
- Sender's government-issued photo ID
- Recipient's cedula for cash pickup
- Source of funds documentation for large amounts
Important things to know
- The Dominican Republic receives over $10 billion annually in remittances, primarily from the US.
- The Dominican peso (DOP) has experienced gradual depreciation — compare exchange rates carefully.
- Cash pickup is the most widely used method, with agent locations in every major town.
- Some providers offer deposit directly to popular Dominican banks within minutes.
How long does it take to send money to Dominican Republic?
Most transfers from Portugal to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic for a small premium.
FastExpress delivery
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- RemitlyMinutes
- Xoom (PayPal)Minutes to 3 days
Standard delivery
- InstaReM1-3 business days
- Western Union1 business day
- BNP Paribas1-3 business days
- Wise~7 business days
Popular banks in Dominican Republic
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in Dominican Republic.
BankSWIFT/BICNotes
Banco Popular Dominicano
BABORDO1XXX
Banreservas
BRESDOSD
Banco BHD Leon
BHDLDOSD
Scotiabank Dominican Republic
NABORDO1XXX
Banco Santa Cruz
BSCRDOSD
Asociacion Popular de Ahorros y Prestamos
APAPORDO
EUR to DOP Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 98 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | TapTap Send | __mid Market__ |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | ||
| Aug 19 | 68.0000✓ | 68.0000✓ |
| Aug 18 | 68.0000✓ | 68.0000✓ |
| Aug 17 | 65.0000✓ | 65.0000✓ |
| Aug 16 | 65.0000✓ | 65.0000✓ |
| Aug 15 | 65.0000✓ | 65.0000✓ |
| Aug 14 | 65.0000✓ | 65.0000✓ |
| Aug 13 | 65.0000✓ | 65.0000✓ |
| Aug 12 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 11 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 10 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 9 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 8 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 7 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 6 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 5 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 4 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 3 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 2 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Aug 1 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 31 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 30 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 29 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 28 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 27 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 26 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 25 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 24 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 23 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 22 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 21 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 20 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 19 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 18 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 17 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 16 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 15 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 14 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 13 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 12 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 11 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 10 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 9 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 8 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 7 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 6 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 5 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 4 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 3 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 2 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jul 1 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 30 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 29 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 28 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 27 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 26 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 25 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 24 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 23 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 22 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 21 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 20 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 19 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 18 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 17 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 16 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 15 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 14 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 13 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 12 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 11 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 10 | 66.4900✓ | 66.4900✓ |
| Jun 9 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 8 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 7 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 6 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 5 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 4 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 3 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 2 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| Jun 1 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 31 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 30 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 29 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 28 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 27 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 26 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 25 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 24 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 23 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 22 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 21 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 20 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 19 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 18 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 17 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 16 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 15 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
| May 14 | 67.3900✓ | 67.3900✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money from Portugal to Dominican Republic
What is the cheapest way to send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic?
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.
How long does it take to send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic?
Most specialist providers deliver to Dominican Republic within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
How much does it cost to send €1,000 from Portugal to Dominican Republic?
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much DOP your recipient would receive from a €1,000 transfer today.
Can I send money from Portugal to Dominican Republic online?
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from Portugal to Dominican Republic. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Is it better to use a bank or a money transfer service to send money to Dominican Republic?
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 Dominican Republic.
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