The Western Union USD to INR rate is 83.72. This is -1.6% below the mid-rate. Compare Western Union currency conversion rates - Reduce FX costs.
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The Western Union USD to INR exchange rate is 83.72. This is -1.6% compared to the latest USD-INR mid-market rate 85.08.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to Indian rupee (INR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The Western Union Dollar to Rupee comparison table above makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Western Union and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-INR mid-rate (see Market Data below ) and the possible savings of using various providers.
Western Union is a trusted provider of international money transfer services, offering a variety of convenient options to send and receive funds globally.
Customers can transfer money through multiple channels:
Recipients have several options:
Key Features
US dollar (USD) to Indian rupee (INR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
| Date | USD/INR | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
29 Apr 2025 | 85.17 | 0.6% ▼ | 2 Week |
12 Feb 2025 | 86.98 | 2.6% ▼ | 3 Month |
13 May 2024 | 83.51 | 1.4% ▲ | 1 Year |
14 May 2020 | 75.50 | 12.2% ▲ | 5 Year |
16 May 2015 | 63.46 | 33.4% ▲ | 10 Year |
18 May 2005 | 43.46 | 94.8% ▲ | 20 Year |
Here are some popular conversion amounts for USD to INR (US dollar to Indian rupee)*.
*Converted at the current USDINR interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.
The recent exchange rate forecasts for the USD to INR reflect a complex interaction of economic indicators, geopolitical tensions, and U.S. trade policies. The US dollar has experienced a decline after the latest Consumer Price Index showed inflation easing to 2.3%, surprising many analysts. Despite this, expectations remain that prices could rebound due to ongoing tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts suggest that if upcoming comments from Federal Reserve officials maintain a hawkish stance on interest rates, the dollar may recover some of its losses.
Read our full review of recent USD to INR forecasts.
There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting US dollar to Indian rupee:
Generally speaking, if you are buying Indian rupee with US dollar, then it's better for the USD/INR exchange rate to be higher.
However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).
The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.
Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.
Read our Currency guide to India — a practical currency and money guide to travel in India plus living and doing business with the Indian rupee.
It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.
It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.
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