1,000 USD to BRL — How much is $1,000 in BRL today?
Transfers in the $500–$2,000 range are typical of monthly family remittances, freelancer payouts, and one-off bill payments abroad. This is where the rate margin (the hidden cost in the exchange rate) starts to outweigh the upfront fee.
Today's best
$1,000 = R$5,067 BRL
via Remitly · No fee · Rate 5.0666
At the mid-market rate (5.0899), $1,000 would convert to exactly R$5,090. The number above is what Remitly actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.
Send with RemitlyWhat every provider gives you for $1,000
Live| Provider | Fee | Rate | Recipient gets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remitly | Free | 5.0666 | R$5,067 | Send |
| Instarem | Free | 5.0541 | R$5,054 | Send |
| Wise | USD 15.47 | 5.0899 | R$5,011 | Send |
| Western Union | USD 1.99 | 4.9653 | R$4,955 | Send |
| PayPal | USD 4.99 | 4.8683 | R$4,844 | Send |
| OFX | USD 5.00 | 4.8262 | R$4,802 | Send |
Save R$265 by choosing the top-ranked provider over the lowest in this list.
Best provider for mid-sized transfers
Wise, Instarem and the rate-margin MTOs are usually within 0.5% of each other in this range. Pick the one with the fastest delivery method to your recipient's bank or wallet.
Common use cases for this amount: Monthly remittances, freelancer invoices, hotel/booking payments, education enrolment fees.
Other USD → BRL amounts
Live rates from Wise's public comparison API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Conversion uses real provider quotes for 1,000 USD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full USD → BRL corridor page for any custom amount.