Mid-sized transfer

500 SGD to USD — How much is S$500 in USD 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.

Reviewed by Aayush Jain·Updated Aug 2026

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S$500 = $390 USD

via Instarem · SGD 2.35 fee · Rate 0.7840

At the mid-market rate (0.7841), S$500 would convert to exactly $392. The number above is what Instarem actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.

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What every provider gives you for S$500

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ProviderFeeRateRecipient gets
InstaremSGD 2.350.7840$390Send
WiseSGD 2.630.7841$390Send
Western UnionSGD 3.000.7833$389Send
HSBC SingaporeFree0.7780$389Send
OFXSGD 15.000.7715$374Send
PayPalSGD 6.360.7504$370Send
Citibank SingaporeSGD 30.000.7792$366Send

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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 SGDUSD amounts

Live rates from Wise's public comparison API, refreshed every 5 minutes. Conversion uses real provider quotes for 500 SGD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full SGDUSD corridor page for any custom amount.