USD to BRL Exchange Rate Today
US Dollar to Brazilian Real conversion for a major US remittance and travel corridor. Track live USD/BRL rates every 30 minutes for family support, instant Pix transfers, business payments, or travel to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and across Brazil.
1000 USD =
5,088.70BRL
1 BRL = 0.1965 USD
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USD to BRL conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 USD = 5.09 BRL.
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 USD
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 USD = 5.09 BRL, a perfect conversion of 1,000 USD would be 5,089 BRL. Here is what 16 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
On 1,000 USD, the gap between the best and worst option here is 178.31 BRL — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending. Rows marked est. use the provider's general figure, and USD est. one measured for USD sends but not for BRL specifically. Neither is ranked cheapest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Dollar to Brazilian Real exchange rate?
The USD to BRL exchange rate has recently moved between roughly 5.0 and 5.4 reais per 1 US dollar (about 5.19 in mid-2026). The real floats freely and is sensitive to commodity prices, Brazil's high interest rates, and global risk appetite, so it can swing more than many emerging-market currencies. The figure shown above is the live mid-market USD/BRL rate, refreshed every 30 minutes.
How can Americans send money to Brazil?
Most transfers to Brazil now land by Pix, the country's instant payment system. Low-cost options include TapTap Send and Ria (near-mid rates), Remitly (fast Pix and bank delivery, first transfer often free), Instarem (no transfer fee with a small rate markup), and Wise (the exact mid-market rate, better for larger sends). Compare the reais received per $100 — a low advertised fee can hide a marked-up rate. See our Send Money to Brazil guide for the full breakdown.
Why does the USD to BRL rate move so much?
The Brazilian real is a freely floating currency tied closely to commodity exports (iron ore, soy, oil) and to interest-rate decisions by the Banco Central do Brasil. When commodity prices rise or Brazil's rates stay high, the real tends to strengthen; risk-off moves in global markets push it the other way. That makes USD/BRL more volatile than stabler corridors, so timing a larger transfer can matter.
Should I exchange dollars in the US or in Brazil?
For spending money, you'll usually get a better rate in Brazil: withdraw reais from an ATM with a low-fee card, or use a card with no foreign-transaction fee. Avoid US airport kiosks and Brazilian casas de câmbio in tourist zones, which carry wide margins. For sending money home, skip cash exchange entirely: a transfer app delivering by Pix converts at a far better rate than any storefront and lands in seconds.
Is Brazil expensive for US tourists?
Brazil offers solid value for Americans, especially outside the priciest parts of Rio and São Paulo. With $1 buying around 5 reais, local meals, transport and domestic travel are affordable, while imported goods and upscale areas cost more. A weaker real stretches your dollars further, but watch the rate — it can move several percent in a short stretch. Pay in reais, not dollars, for the best prices.
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