How to send money to Brazil from New Zealand with the best NZD-BRL rate

Comparing the different providers offering services between New Zealand and Brazil, is the best way to send money with confidence.

Here are your top options for sending money from New Zealand to Brazil

• Wise is our top choice for NZD to BRL transfers. For example, sending 10,000 NZD to BRL will cost you $84.25 in fees, and you will receive 29,039.46 BRL. The delivery time usually is same day, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.

• Cheapest company to send money to Brazil from New Zealand is OFX. They offer a fee of 0 NZD and exchange rate between NZD-BRL that is 0.5% different to the mid-market rate. Sending money from New Zealand to Brazil through Revolut will cost you 55 NZD in fees.

• Fastest money transfers from New Zealand to Brazil is with Revolut.

The 4 providers we've compared ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Brazil from New Zealand. By taking the time to compare you can save yourself in the region of 3% of the total transfer amount.

Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring New Zealand Dollar to Brazil.

The exchange rate determines how much Brazilian Real you will get for every New Zealand Dollar you want to send. A better exchange rate is the best way to save money on transfers from New Zealand to Brazil.

The current rate between the New Zealand Dollar and Brazilian Real is 2.9497.

With currencies, the exchange fluctuates constantly, and the NZD-BRL exchange rate is no different. Tracking the rate and understanding the averages can help get a better deal. Even waiting a day or two can help you get more BRL for the same amount of New Zealand Dollar. Also, a forward contract allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between New Zealand and Brazil.

The total cost of money transfers from New Zealand to Brazil is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.

• The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for NZD-BRL is currently 2.9497 BRL per New Zealand Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Brazilian Real for your New Zealand Dollars.

• Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is OFX, just 0 NZD per transfer. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.

• Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Brazilian Real. Simply, the higher the amount received in New Zealand, the lower the cost of sending from Brazil.

The most cost effective way to send money from New Zealand to Brazil is via a bank transfer.

Here are all the ways to send money from New Zealand to Brazil:

Bank transfers

Bank transfers are often the fastest option, and normally the cheapest, for sending money from New Zealand to Brazil.

By opting for a money transfer company such as OFX for transfers from New Zealand to Brazil, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


Debit and prepaid cards

Using a debit card, or prepaid option, for sending money from New Zealand to Brazil is easy with Xe.


Xe is a market leader in debit card payments for transfers from New Zealand to Brazil, this is among a total of 4 money transfer companies compared.

Credit cards

When it comes to credit card transfers from New Zealand to Brazil, we recommend running a quick comparison to get the best deal as not many companies offer direct credit card deposits.

Regulations are important for keeping your money safe, New Zealand and Brazil have different regulations to consider.

Our directory of worldwide financial regulators contains details on regulation for money transfers between New Zealand and Brazil.

Some companies offering money transfers between New Zealand and Brazil will come with minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can send or receive and this could cause rates or fees to change.

Comparing NZD-BRL rates for your specific transfer amount will factor in these rates and fees changes, so you’ll get the best provider for your specific needs. For regular transfers from New Zealand to Brazil, it’s best to check any changes in fees and rates every time you send.

For large transfers of money transfers from New Zealand to Brazil we’d recommend Wise. They offer a competitive combination of rates and fees when sending from New Zealand to Brazil, even at larger amounts.

Also, be sure to check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering Brazil from New Zealand.

Receiving Brazilian Real in Brazil has a few different options. The most popular ways to receive are through a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all companies offering money transfers from New Zealand to Brazil will cater for every method for incoming Brazilian Real, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more popular ways is sending money from New Zealand directly to a bank account in Brazil. This is because it means the recipient in Brazil has to do very little. Wise is the best company for bank transfers between New Zealand and Brazil.

Whilst cash pickup is popular, it is not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp operate in Brazil and are popular because of convenience, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like OFX.

When using a money transfer provider to send New Zealand Dollars to Brazil, you will need to verify your ID at the sign up stage.

Documents needed will vary and in some cases you might need a couple of options.

Generally speaking, those in New Zealand can verify through a government issued ID such as a driver’s license or passport. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money or open a multi-currency account in Brazil, both can also be used there as well.

Large transactions between New Zealand and Brazil will be subject to additional security measures such as proving where the funds originated, these will be for anti-money laundering purposes.

Wise has scored highly for transfers to Brazil because of the easy sign up process in New Zealand.

There will be tax declarations to consider when sending larger amounts of money between New Zealand and Brazil.

Transfers into Brazilian Real may need to be reported to tax authorities in Brazil as well, where regular income, large amounts (such as property or inheritance) and business payments will all be subject to tax checks.

Based on the recipient, tax limits in Brazil, as well as personal allowances will change. When in doubt, we’d recommend contacting a tax professional in New Zealand or Brazil to discuss your personal circumstances. This ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your circumstances.