Middle East · Saudi Arabia

USD to SARSaudi Riyal converter

The Saudi Riyal — the Gulf's largest economy — is pegged to the USD and central to regional oil and investment flows.

Updated 1 USD = … SAR
Mid-market · ر.س Saudi Riyal
PayPal
4.99% + $0.49 · 3.5% fx
Wise
0.65% avg · no fx markup
Payoneer
1.2% withdrawal · 2% fx
Figures are reference estimates based on public fee schedules. Your actual rate depends on account tier, corridor and the live forex feed at the moment of the transfer.

Saudi Riyal basics

  • • ISO 4217 code: SAR
  • • Symbol: ر.س
  • • Flag: 🇸🇦
  • • Minor unit: 2 decimals
  • • Region: asia

Best for USD → SAR

Wise (mid-market)

Wise typically delivers the highest amount of SAR for a given USD input, because it charges a transparent, percentage-based fee on top of the real interbank rate. For marketplace sellers, Payoneer remains very convenient despite a slightly higher all-in cost; for consumer checkout PayPal offers the deepest brand recognition.

FAQ · USD to SAR

What is the mid-market rate for 1 USD to SAR?+

PayoutHub pulls live rates from open.er-api.com and refreshes every hour. Enter an amount above to convert at the current mid-market Saudi Riyal rate.

Does PayPal add a markup on top of SAR?+

PayPal typically charges 2.5–4% on top of their base SAR rate. Wise charges a smaller, transparent fee and uses the real mid-market rate. Use our comparison to see the exact difference on a specific amount.

How much does Wise cost to send ر.س1,000?+

Wise's fee varies by corridor but is generally 0.41–0.65% for major routes. Use our Wise Fee Calculator for a precise quote.

Which provider is cheapest for SAR payouts?+

For most amounts, Wise is cheapest. For smaller personal sums (under ر.س200), PayPal is still convenient but more expensive. For marketplace sellers, Payoneer is frequently the most integrated option.