500 USD to BRL — How much is $500 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
$500 = R$2,666 BRL
via Remitly · No fee · Rate 5.3322
At the mid-market rate (5.3501), $500 would convert to exactly R$2,675. The number above is what Remitly actually delivers after fees and any rate margin.
Send with RemitlyWhat every provider gives you for $500
Live| Provider | Fee | Rate | Recipient gets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remitly | Free | 5.3322 | R$2,666 | Send |
| Instarem | Free | 5.3091 | R$2,655 | Send |
| Wise | USD 11.25 | 5.3501 | R$2,615 | Send |
| Western Union | USD 1.99 | 5.2224 | R$2,601 | Send |
| Xoom | USD 4.99 | 5.2237 | R$2,586 | Send |
| PayPal | USD 4.99 | 5.0978 | R$2,523 | Send |
| OFX | USD 5.00 | 5.0811 | R$2,515 | Send |
Save R$151 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 500 USD — not the mid-market rate. See our methodology for ranking logic, or the full USD → BRL corridor page for any custom amount.