The Wise USD to PKR rate is 279.12. This is -0.65% below the mid-rate. Compare Wise currency conversion rates - Reduce FX costs.
The Wise USD to PKR exchange rate is 279.12. This is -0.65% compared to the latest USD-PKR mid-market rate 280.95.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Pakistani rupee (PKR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Looking at our comparison table the best USD to PKR exchange rate is 279.12 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-market rate 280.95. The next best rate is 276.45 from Western Union, -1.6% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 274.21 is -2.4% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks, the Chase Bank rate is 256.09 at -8.8%, the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 254.41 at -9.4%, and the Citibank rate is 267.33 at -4.8% compared to the mid-rate 280.95.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service like Wise or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The Wise Dollar to Pakistani rupee comparison table above makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Wise and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-PKR mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
Wise (formerly TransferWise) always aim to convert money at the real mid-market exchange rate. There’s just a small, fair service fee, and it’s all shown up-front, this fee normally works out to be less than 1% of the amount being exchanged.
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Savings on Wise money transfers are substantial relative to banks and traditional money changers, although the amounts saved will of course depend on how much is being transferred.
Wise advertises that its transfers are “up to 8 times cheaper” than those performed by banks, but what does that mean in real currency terms? How many dollars, pounds, francs or pesos are we talking about? Let’s take a look.
When compared with other FX specialists, Wise consistently ranks near the very top for savings on international payments, across a range of currencies and amounts.
Although Wise won’t be the absolute cheapest on every currency route, it will at least show you exactly how much you are being charged in currency terms before you make your decision, which is more than can be said for banks or traditional money changers, who hide all sorts of charges within the exchange rates offered.
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US dollar (USD) to Pakistani rupee (PKR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | USD/PKR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
11 Apr 2025 | 280.45 | 0.5% ▲ | 2 Week |
25 Jan 2025 | 278.18 | 1.3% ▲ | 3 Month |
25 Apr 2024 | 278.60 | 1.2% ▲ | 1 Year |
26 Apr 2020 | 161.00 | 75.1% ▲ | 5 Year |
28 Apr 2015 | 101.74 | 177.1% ▲ | 10 Year |
30 Apr 2005 | 59.46 | 374.1% ▲ | 20 Year |
Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to PKR (US dollar to Pakistani rupee)*.
*Converted at the current USDPKR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The current exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and the Pakistani rupee (PKR) is experiencing notable fluctuations, with USD/PKR trading at 14-day highs near 280.9, slightly above its three-month average. This recent exchange rate reflects a stable movement within a 2.0% range from 277.3 to 282.9, indicating some volatility driven by external economic factors.
Read our full review of recent USD to PKR forecasts.
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Pakistani rupee:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Pakistani rupee with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/PKR exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
Read our Currency guide to Pakistan — a practical currency and money guide to travel in Pakistan plus living and doing business with the Pakistani rupee.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
To help with this you can add USD/PKR to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.
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