USD to JMD Exchange Rate Today
Convert US Dollars to Jamaican Dollars with live USD/JMD rates. The United States is by far Jamaica's largest source of remittances, which together make up a substantial share of the island's national income.
1000 USD =
157,946.00JMD
1 JMD = 0.0063 USD
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USD to JMD conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 USD = 157.95 JMD.
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 = 157.95 JMD, a perfect conversion of 1,000 USD would be 157,946 JMD. Here is what 15 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
On 1,000 USD, the gap between the best and worst option here is 5,084 JMD — 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 JMD specifically. Neither is ranked cheapest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current USD to JMD exchange rate?
The converter above shows the live mid-market USD/JMD rate, refreshed every 30 minutes. Unlike a pegged currency, the Jamaican dollar floats, with the Bank of Jamaica intervening through scheduled foreign-exchange operations to smooth sharp moves rather than to hold a fixed level.
How many Jamaican Dollars will I get for $100 US?
The converter above gives the live figure. Bear in mind that the mid-market rate shown is the reference rate, not necessarily what a transfer service will give you: most add a margin to their own rate, so the money actually delivered is the number that settles which service is cheapest.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Jamaica?
Compare total cost rather than the advertised fee, since a zero-fee service can take more in the exchange rate. Funding from a US bank account is normally cheapest, and a deposit to a Jamaican bank account usually costs less than a cash pickup, though pickup remains the practical choice for recipients without an account.
Can I use US Dollars in Jamaica?
US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, hotels and many larger businesses, and prices are often quoted in both currencies. Outside those areas the Jamaican dollar is what you need, and paying in US dollars usually means accepting a poor in-house exchange rate, so converting is generally better value.
Why does the Jamaican Dollar keep weakening against the US Dollar?
The Jamaican dollar has trended weaker over the long run, reflecting persistent inflation differences with the United States and an economy that imports much of what it consumes, including fuel and food. Day to day the rate is set by market supply and demand, with the Bank of Jamaica smoothing rather than fixing it.
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