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HSBC Singapore
Rate 13693.1521 · Fee free
You send
S$1,000
Recipient gets
Rp13,693,152
Affiliate link · No extra cost to you
Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from Singapore to Indonesia in May 2026 is HSBC Singapore, which delivers 13,693,152.07 IDR on a 1,000 SGD 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 S$1,000 from Singapore to Indonesia. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
HSBC SingaporeBest value
13693.1521
Free
Rp13,693,152.07
13763.7782
S$6.20
Rp13,678,442.73
13531.1275
S$4.99
Rp13,463,607.19
13510.3551
S$30.00
Rp13,105,044.48
Singapore and Indonesia share deep economic and cultural ties, with a large Indonesian worker population in Singapore. The SGD to IDR corridor benefits from geographic proximity and growing digital payment infrastructure in Indonesia.
Indonesian domestic workers, construction workers, and professionals in Singapore regularly send money home. The corridor is well-served by providers including Wise, InstaReM, Remitly, and DBS Remit. Indonesia's rapidly growing digital wallet ecosystem — including GoPay, OVO, and Dana — is expanding delivery options. On a SGD 1,000 transfer, switching from a bank to a specialist provider can save IDR 200,000–500,000.

Exchange rate
13693.1521
Fee
Free
Recipient gets
Rp13,693,152.07
Speed
1-3 business days
Singapore and Indonesia's geographic proximity and deep economic ties make SGD to IDR a high-volume corridor. Cross-border payments are increasingly fast and digital, with PayNow funding on the Singapore side and direct bank delivery to BCA, BRI, and Mandiri in Indonesia.
Because the Indonesian rupiah is less liquid than major currencies, providers can embed larger markups in the SGD/IDR exchange rate without it being obvious. Always compare the total IDR your recipient will receive across at least 3 providers — rate differences of 2–4% are common on this corridor.
For recurring transfers, it is worth checking live quotes each time rather than relying on one provider by habit. Competition on this corridor is strong enough that rankings can shift meaningfully with market moves.
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the Singapore to Indonesia route.
Cheapest transfer
HSBC Singapore
Delivers the most IDR for your money
Fastest transfer
Remitly
Delivers in Minutes to 3-5 days
Cash pickup
Remitly
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
InstaReM
Best rate for bank deposit to Indonesia
Sending money to Indonesia is straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Choose how much SGD you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best IDR amount for your transfer to Indonesia.
Enter your recipient's details in Indonesia — 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 1–2 business days.
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's name as registered with their Indonesian bank account
Bank account number
Indonesian bank account number (10–15 digits depending on the bank)
Bank name
Name of the receiving bank (e.g. BCA, Bank Mandiri, BNI, BRI)
Note: Indonesia does not use IBAN. You need the recipient's bank account number and bank name. Some providers also support transfers via DANA or OVO digital wallets.
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
HSBC Singapore
13693.15 · 1-3 business days
InstaReM
13763.78 · 1-3 business days
OFX
13212.62 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
13531.13 · Minutes to 3-5 days
OCBC
13510.36 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
13737.47 · Same day to 2 business days
HSBC Singapore
13693.15 · 1-3 business days
InstaReM
13763.78 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
13531.13 · Minutes to 3-5 days
OCBC
13510.36 · 1-3 business days
OFX
13212.62 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
13737.47 · Same day to 2 business days
HSBC Singapore
13693.15 · 1-3 business days
InstaReM
13763.78 · 1-3 business days
Remitly
13531.13 · Minutes to 3-5 days
OCBC
13510.36 · 1-3 business days
OFX
13212.62 · 1-3 business days
Regency FX
13737.47 · Same day to 2 business days
Transfer fees range from SGD 0 (Wise, InstaReM for bank-funded transfers) to SGD 10–15 for bank services. Physical exchange houses charge SGD 2–5 but rates vary significantly. The exchange rate markup is the main cost factor — compare total IDR received.
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically S$0–S$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (13848.2525).
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Bank deposit is the most common method. DANA and OVO wallets are growing alternatives for younger, digitally-savvy recipients in urban areas.
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
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Your recipient in Indonesia can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Transfer to Indonesian bank accounts. BCA, Bank Mandiri, BRI, and BNI cover most of the population.
Transfer to DANA digital wallet — popular mobile payment platform in Indonesia.
Transfer to OVO digital wallet — one of Indonesia's largest fintech platforms.
Collect cash from bank branches and agent locations across Indonesia.
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to Indonesia.
Regulatory body
Bank Indonesia (BI)
Inbound transfer limits
No cap on incoming remittances
Documentation you may need
Bank transfers to Indonesian banks like BCA, Mandiri, and BNI typically arrive within 1–2 business days. Some providers offer same-day delivery. Cash pickup is available through partner locations in Indonesia.
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in Indonesia.
Bank Central Asia (BCA)
CENAIDJA
Bank Mandiri
BMRIIDJA
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI)
BRINIDJA
Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)
BNINIDJA
CIMB Niaga
BNIAIDJA
Bank Danamon
BDINIDJA
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 60 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Ocbc | __mid Market__ | Remitly | InstaReM | Hsbc Sg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| May 20 | 13510.3895 | 13530.5692 | 13530.5692 | 13763.4940✓ | 13692.6814 |
| May 19 | 13612.8443 | 13797.7025✓ | 13564.2060 | 13797.7025✓ | — |
| May 18 | 13348.7409 | 13348.7409 | 13417.9312 | 13786.6830✓ | — |
| May 17 | 13311.6266 | 13311.6266 | 13396.1800 | 13621.0361✓ | — |
| May 16 | 13311.6266 | 13311.6266 | 13396.1800 | 13621.0361✓ | — |
| May 15 | 13330.3345 | 13427.7492 | 13427.7492 | 13657.8275✓ | — |
| May 14 | 13334.1087 | 13334.1087 | 13467.0459 | 13702.0969✓ | — |
| May 13 | 13335.5596 | 13516.3864 | 13516.3864 | 13751.2156✓ | — |
| May 12 | 13347.8071 | 13347.8071 | 13476.8136 | 13709.8864✓ | 13674.9260 |
| May 11 | 13344.5323 | 13344.5323 | 13461.9775 | 13696.9547✓ | 13637.5065 |
| May 10 | 13379.7903 | 13379.7903 | 13463.4100 | 13689.4019✓ | 13643.1791 |
| May 9 | 13379.7903 | 13379.7903 | 13463.4100 | 13689.4019✓ | 13643.1791 |
| May 8 | 13353.8266 | 13353.8266 | 13443.8414 | 13679.5732✓ | 13568.8317 |
| May 7 | 13369.6546 | 13369.6546 | 13507.1147 | 13746.1341✓ | 13577.8551 |
| May 6 | 13320.5513 | 13426.7461 | 13426.7461 | 13662.1701✓ | 13537.0018 |
| May 5 | 13325.5136 | 13325.5136 | 13352.9941 | 13583.9186✓ | 13562.4098 |
| May 4 | 13390.4152 | 13331.2940 | 13331.2940 | 13563.9692✓ | 13535.6485 |
| May 3 | 13394.7455 | 13353.3400 | 13353.3400 | 13577.4779✓ | 13540.0258 |
| May 2 | 13394.7455 | 13353.3400 | 13353.3400 | 13577.4779✓ | 13540.0258 |
| May 1 | 13379.9830 | 13379.9830 | 13353.4351 | 13583.3027✓ | 13502.4721 |
| Apr 30 | 13162.9486 | 13451.3233✓ | 13265.5332 | — | 13451.3233✓ |
| Apr 29 | 13187.6820 | 13455.0974✓ | 13275.7061 | — | 13455.0974✓ |
| Apr 28 | 13163.2511 | 13255.7340 | 13255.7340 | — | 13473.8628✓ |
| Apr 27 | 13138.1242 | 13447.6454✓ | 13227.0157 | — | 13447.6454✓ |
| Apr 26 | 13112.7919 | 13476.5543✓ | 13239.6500 | — | 13476.5543✓ |
| Apr 25 | 13112.7919 | 13112.7919 | 13239.6500 | — | 13476.5543✓ |
| Apr 24 | 13178.8547 | 13366.5812✓ | 13272.4992 | — | 13366.5812✓ |
| Apr 23 | 13204.9305 | 13204.9305 | 13230.4350 | — | 13352.0463✓ |
| Apr 22 | 13135.1748 | 13319.2191✓ | 13246.8806 | — | 13319.2191✓ |
| Apr 21 | 13162.6759 | 13162.6759 | 13284.5354 | 13463.6961✓ | 13395.5182 |
| Apr 20 | 13162.0948 | 13162.0948 | 13266.3233 | 13449.1245✓ | 13381.0204 |
| Apr 19 | 13185.0647 | 13396.4119 | 13290.2700 | 13464.5944✓ | 13396.4119 |
| Apr 18 | 13185.0647 | 13185.0647 | 13290.2700 | 13464.5944✓ | 13396.4119 |
| Apr 17 | 13177.0607 | 13389.8377 | 13238.8858 | 13449.3241✓ | 13389.8377 |
| Apr 16 | 13146.9788 | 13146.9788 | — | 13475.4432✓ | 13403.3512 |
| Apr 15 | 13157.2111 | 13157.2111 | — | 13454.7909✓ | 13386.6580 |
| Apr 14 | 13162.7908 | 13424.4134✓ | — | 13424.4134✓ | — |
| Apr 13 | 13006.7084 | 13398.2583✓ | — | 13398.2583✓ | — |
| Apr 12 | 13166.0406 | 13166.0406 | — | 13398.5574✓ | — |
| Apr 11 | 13166.0406 | 13166.0406 | — | 13398.5574✓ | — |
| Apr 10 | 13058.0212 | 13058.0212 | — | 13408.7512✓ | — |
| Apr 9 | 13007.9570 | 13338.8637✓ | — | 13338.8637✓ | — |
| Apr 8 | 13074.9200 | 13074.9200 | — | 13372.6061✓ | 13266.8713 |
| Apr 7 | 13038.1643 | 13038.1643 | 13017.5915 | 13246.2303✓ | 13180.2591 |
| Apr 6 | 13043.9680 | 13023.3861 | 13023.3861 | 13260.6801✓ | 13186.1261 |
| Apr 5 | 12792.2209 | 13128.8487 | 12966.8156 | 13189.5219✓ | 13128.8487 |
| Apr 4 | 12792.2209 | 13128.8487 | 12966.8156 | 13189.5219✓ | 13128.8487 |
| Apr 3 | 12798.7125 | 13135.5112 | 12973.3958 | 13194.3221✓ | 13135.5112 |
| Apr 2 | 12810.9207 | 12985.7706 | 12985.7706 | 13218.5384✓ | 13157.0100 |
| Apr 1 | 12841.7131 | 12841.7131 | 13001.0972 | 13230.0463✓ | 13139.9942 |
| Mar 31 | 12834.2503 | 13108.0522 | 12989.2304 | 13216.9355✓ | 13108.0522 |
| Mar 30 | 12807.1609 | 12807.1609 | 12908.0917 | 13128.2814✓ | 13041.9790 |
| Mar 29 | 12805.6246 | 12927.1653 | 12927.1653 | 13145.1732✓ | 13060.6374 |
| Mar 28 | 12816.2312 | 12933.8380 | 12933.8380 | 13159.5508✓ | 13071.4552 |
| Mar 18 | 12983.8841 | 13289.6674✓ | 13062.7221 | 13289.6674✓ | 13174.9332 |
| Mar 17 | 12989.4581 | 13280.8000✓ | 13051.7169 | 13276.3892 | 13174.8554 |
| Mar 16 | 13056.7204 | 13300.4155✓ | 13078.3966 | 13300.4155✓ | 13174.1610 |
| Mar 15 | 12802.9615 | 13203.2000✓ | 12970.0900 | 13187.7928 | 13097.8744 |
| Mar 14 | 12802.9615 | 13203.2000✓ | 12963.0200 | 13180.6064 | 13097.8744 |
| Mar 13 | 12802.9615 | 13203.2000✓ | 12963.0200 | 13187.2000 | 13097.8744 |
Wise and InstaReM offer the best total value for SGD to IDR transfers. Wise provides the mid-market rate with a transparent fee. InstaReM offers competitive rates with local support. Compare all providers for today's best rate.
Most bank transfers arrive within 1–2 business days. Some providers offer same-day delivery to major Indonesian banks. Cash pickup is typically available same-day.
Digital wallet delivery options are expanding. Some providers now support delivery to Indonesian e-wallets. Check each provider's delivery options, as this is a rapidly evolving space.
DBS Remit is convenient for DBS/POSB account holders with fee-free transfers. However, their exchange rate markup may be higher than Wise or InstaReM. Compare the total IDR received before choosing.
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