US Dollar to Singapore Dollar (USD/SGD) Exchange Rate Today
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USD to SGD Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from US Dollar to Singapore Dollar at today's rate.
| US Dollar (USD) | Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | — |
| 5 USD | — |
| 10 USD | — |
| 25 USD | — |
| 50 USD | — |
| 100 USD | — |
| 250 USD | — |
| 500 USD | — |
| 1,000 USD | — |
| 5,000 USD | — |
| 10,000 USD | — |
| 50,000 USD | — |
How much Singapore Dollar will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert USD 1,000 to SGD with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | SGD received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
| Wise Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Revolut Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Remitly Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| OFX Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| XE Visit source Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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Planning a trip? What to know about USD/SGD
If you are travelling and need Singapore Dollar, the mid-market rate on this page is your benchmark. Your bank, card, or bureau de change will add their own markup. Use the provider comparison table above to see how much you would actually receive. For practical tips on getting the best rate at your destination, see the travel advice section below.
USD/SGD rate statistics
Is today's USD/SGD rate good or bad?
We compare today's live US Dollar to Singapore Dollar mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, USD holders get more Singapore Dollar per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
Singapore uses a unique monetary policy framework - the MAS manages the exchange rate (not interest rates) as its primary tool. SGD trades within an undisclosed policy band against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the USD/SGD exchange rate?
The USD/SGD rate tracks how many Singapore Dollar one US Dollar buys. Unique among major pairs, SGD is managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore using the exchange rate itself (not interest rates) as the primary policy tool.
USD is issued by the Federal Reserve (ranked 1st globally - meaning it's the 1st most bought and sold currency in the world). SGD is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (ranked 10th). Full USD profile | Full SGD profile
What drives this rate? Monetary Authority of Singapore policy (which manages SGD via an exchange rate band rather than interest rates), regional trade flows, and broad USD sentiment.
Is today's USD/SGD rate good or bad?
The US Dollar to Singapore Dollar mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 2-4% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Use the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark, then compare what your bank or transfer provider actually delivers.
Converting US Dollar to Singapore Dollar? Read this first
Converting to Singapore Dollars? Singapore's money changers in shopping centres (like Mustafa Centre or The Arcade at Raffles Place) are known for offering some of the best rates in Asia. Cards are widely accepted. Singapore is expensive, so even small rate differences add up.
Watch out: The USD/SGD rate moves 24 hours a day on weekdays. If you are converting a meaningful amount, compare providers using the mid-market rate on this page as your benchmark.
Did you know?
- The US $100 bill is the most counterfeited denomination globally - the Secret Service estimates about 0.01% of all hundreds in circulation are fake.
Frequently asked questions
What moves the USD/SGD exchange rate?
Monetary Authority of Singapore policy (which manages SGD via an exchange rate band rather than interest rates), regional trade flows, and broad USD sentiment.
Is it better to use a card or withdraw cash for Singapore Dollar?
For most travelers, a card with no foreign transaction fee is the simplest and cheapest option - provided you always choose to pay in Singapore Dollar (the local currency) rather than US Dollar. Choosing your home currency triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which typically adds 3-5% on top. If you need cash, withdraw from ATMs in-country rather than exchanging at airports.
Learn more
- MAS Monetary Policy - How Singapore's unique exchange-rate-based monetary policy works
- FRED - USD/SGD Daily Rate - Historical Singapore dollar rate data
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.