How to send money to Aruba from Spain with the best EUR-AWG rate

Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Spain to Aruba with confidence.

Right now, for EUR/AWG

• TransferGo is our top choice for EUR to AWG transfers. Sending 1,700 EUR to AWG will cost you €0 in fees, and you will receive 3,402.99 AWG. The delivery time usually is next day.

• Paysend offers the lowest fees of the 3 available options. This cost combines the exchange rate between the Euro and Aruban Florin that is 1.64% different to the mid-market rate and the fee of 0 EUR.

• Fastest way to transfer money to Aruba from Spain is with Paysend. For example, sending €1,700 to Aruba with Paysend will be minutes - 24 hours. But, it can be quicker or longer depending on the exact amount, as well as the day and time of your transfer.

Our analysis, and search results, include 3 providers that operate between Spain and Aruba. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.

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

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Aruban Florin when you send Euro to Aruba.

The current exchange rate between the Euro and Aruban Florin is 2.048, but it constantly changes.

When calculating the costs of money transfers between Spain and Aruba, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EUR-AWG mid-market rate equals 2.048 AWG per Euro.

• Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Paysend, only 0 EUR. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.

• Amount Received: The amount received in Aruban Florin is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Spain to Aruba. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in Aruba, the less it is costing to send from Spain.

It’s possible that waiting a day or two can help you get more AWG for the same amount of Euro. But, the best way to lock in a price between Spain and Aruba is by using a forward contract.

A bank transfer is the our recommended option for money transfers between Spain and Aruba.

Here are all the ways to send money from Spain to Aruba:

Bank transfers

Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Spain to Aruba.

By using a money transfer company such as TransferGo for transfers from Spain to Aruba, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Sending money from Spain to Aruba with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Paysend.


Paysend is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from Spain to Aruba.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from Spain to Aruba, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

Always choose providers that are regulated by financial authorities in both Spain and Aruba to ensure funds are protected.

Please refer to our directory of financial regulators worldwide for key regulatory bodies for money transfers between Spain and Aruba.

Some services have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer from Spain to Aruba.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. Some companies will become more expensive after certain thresholds are hit.

We’d recommend using TransferGo if you need to send large amounts of EUR to Aruba. The combination of rates and fees when sending to Aruba is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Spain, or entering Aruba. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive money in Aruba. You can do a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, use a mobile wallet or receive money into a multi-currency account. It’s likely not all providers serving transfers from Spain to Aruba will offer every method, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

A direct transfer to a bank account is one of the more common ways to transfer from Spain into Aruban Florin. TransferGo is the best company for bank transfers between Spain and Aruba.

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

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 Paysend.

When signing up to a money transfer company to send between Spain and Aruba, you will need to verify your ID.

The exact documents you need might vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part, in Spain this will be a government ID like a passport or driver's license. In Aruba it will be a similar set of documents, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Aruba, or collecting in cash.

Big transactions between Spain and Aruba, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to know where the money comes from.

We recommend TransferGo in part due to their easy sign up process in Spain.

When sending large amounts of money between Spain and Aruba there will be tax implications to consider.

Some transfers into Aruban Florin may need to be reported to tax authorities in Aruba, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

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