How to send money to Chile from Brazil with the best BRL-CLP rate

Always compare ways to send money from Brazil to Chile to get the best options for fees, speed, and reliability.

Right now, for BRL/CLP

• Wise is our top pick for sending BRL to CLP. Sending 40,000 BRL to Chilean Peso will cost you R$1770.96 in fees, and you will receive 6,732,860 CLP. The delivery time is within a week.

• Cheapest way to send money to Chile from Brazil is with Revolut. The cost is made up of a fee of 60 BRL and an exchange rate for buying Chilean Peso with Brazilian Real that is 0.62% different to the mid-market rate.

• Fastest way to transfer money from Brazil to Chile is with Revolut

Our analysis included 3 providers that operate between Brazil and Chile.

Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Brazil when you need to send money to Chile.

The exchange rate determines how many BRL the recipient will get in Chile when you send Brazilian Real.

Today, the average exchange rate between Brazilian Real and Chilean Peso is 176.0459. The company offering the best exchange rate is Wise.

The BRL-CLP rate fluctuates constantly, so timing your transfer to Chile can help you save a lot of money.

The total cost of sending money to Chile from Brazil is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for BRL-CLP is 176.0459 CLP per Brazilian Real.

• Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Revolut offers the lowest fee of the 3 providers tested, costing 60 BRL per transfer (based on R$40,000 transferred).

• Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Chilean Peso eventually received in Chile.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more CLP for the same amount of BRL. You can also opt for a forward contract to lock in rates between Brazil and Chile.

A bank transfer is the most cost effective option for sending money from Brazil to Chile.

Here are all the ways to send money from Brazil to Chile:

Bank transfers

The default option for sending money from Brazil to Chile is often a bank transfer.

Using a money transfer company, such as Revolut for transfers from Brazil to Chile, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Brazil to Chile with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Revolut.


Revolut is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between Brazil and Chile.

Credit cards

When it comes to international credit card transfers from Brazil to Chile, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities to ensure funds are safe when transferring from Brazil to Chile.

If you don’t know what the key regulatory bodies for money transfers are between Brazil and Chile, please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide.

Some services have limits on how much you can transfer from Brazil to Chile. This applies when receiving money in Chile as well.

Different companies will offer different rates or lower fees for different transfer amounts.

For example, we recommend using Wise if you need to send large amounts of BRL to Chile.

This being said, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Brazil, or entering Chile.

There are different ways to receive money in Chile. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account.

If you (or the recipient) want a direct transfer to your bank account, Wise is the best money transfer company for bank transfers between Brazil and Chile.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Brazil and Chile.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Revolut.

When you're sending or receiving money between Brazil and Chile, you have to be ready to show some ID.

The exact documents you need might vary. Usually in Brazil this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. This will be similar if you need to open an account or collect cash in Chile.

If you're making a big transaction between Brazil and Chile, a provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where your money comes from.

Wise is a great option for sending from Brazil as the sign up process is pretty straightforward, even for larger transactions.

When sending large amounts of money between Brazil to Chile there will be tax implications to consider.

Some BRL-CLP transfers may need to be reported to tax authorities, particularly where inheritance or property sales are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances differ in Chile based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Brazil or Chile to discuss your personal circumstances.