USD to UGX exchange rate today
Check the live US Dollar to Ugandan shilling exchange rate. Grey shows the rate, the fees, and exactly what your recipient in Uganda receives, all before you confirm.
Convert US dollars to Ugandan shillings at a fair rate
Grey is a financial technology company, not a bank, registered with FinCEN in the United States. When you convert US dollars to Ugandan shillings with Grey, three things happen before you confirm: you see the rate applied to your transfer, you see the fees, and you see the exact shilling amount your recipient will receive.
USD to UGX conversion table
Amounts shown are indicative at the mid-market rate and do not include Grey's fees.
USD to UGX | |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 4,124.92 UGX |
| 5 USD | 20,624.61 UGX |
| 10 USD | 41,249.22 UGX |
| 20 USD | 82,498.43 UGX |
| 50 USD | 206,246.09 UGX |
| 100 USD | 412,492.17 UGX |
| 250 USD | 1,031,230.43 UGX |
| 500 USD | 2,062,460.86 UGX |
UGX to USD | |
|---|---|
| 10,000 UGX | 2.30 USD |
| 50,000 UGX | 11.48 USD |
| 100,000 UGX | 22.96 USD |
| 200,000 UGX | 45.91 USD |
| 250,000 UGX | 57.39 USD |
| 500,000 UGX | 114.78 USD |
| 1,000,000 UGX | 229.57 USD |
| 1,500,000 UGX | 344.35 USD |
What this rate means for your transfer
The exchange rate is one part of what a transfer costs. Before you confirm, Grey shows the rate applied to your transfer and the exact amount your recipient receives in Nigerian naira. No hidden markup, no surprises at the end.
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You can convert US Dollar to every currency below with Grey. Each rate shows what 1 USD is worth today at the mid-market rate. Select a pair for its chart, history and conversion table
Other USD exchange rates
Compare USD against other currencies Grey supports, not only the Ugandan shilling. Each pair shows the live rate and what your recipient receives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the USD to UGX exchange rate today?
The live USD to UGX exchange rate today is shown in the calculator above. This is the mid-market rate. Grey's transfer rate includes a 1 percent conversion fee capped at $6, plus a deposit fee and a send fee, all shown separately before you confirm.
How much Ugandan shillings will I get for $500?
At today's live rate, $500 converts to the amount shown in the calculator above. The Grey fees on a $500 transfer are about $9 (about $4 for the ACH deposit and $5 for the conversion), plus the send fee. Grey shows the exact shilling amount your recipient receives before you confirm.
How do I convert USD to UGX with Grey?
Open a free Grey account, verify your identity, fund your balance, then send to your recipient in Uganda. Grey converts USD to UGX at the live rate and shows the rate and fees before you confirm.
How does my recipient in Uganda receive the money?
Your recipient receives Ugandan shillings in Uganda. The exact amount is shown before you confirm, so you can check it against what they expect.
What is the fee for converting USD to UGX?
Grey charges a deposit fee (0.8 percent by ACH, minimum $2, maximum $10), a conversion fee of 1 percent capped at $6, and a send fee shown before you confirm. Grey does not add a margin to the exchange rate on top of the stated fees.
How long does a transfer from the US to Uganda take?
The estimated delivery time is shown before you confirm. Funding your balance can take longer than the transfer itself, depending on the funding method. If you fund via ACH, allow 1 to 2 business days for the funds to clear first.
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