USD to BRL exchange rate
1 USD = 5.0527 BRL at the mid-market rate, as of 16:46 UTC on October 15, 2026.

What a markup costs
Sending 1,000 USD to BRL at today's rate.
Banks and transfer providers rarely charge the mid-market rate. Most add a markup, on top of any fee. Here is what each point of markup costs on this transfer.
| Rate charged | 1 USD in BRL | Recipient gets | Cost vs mid-market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market rate | 5.05270 | 5,052.70 BRL | None |
| Altitude, 0.4% | 5.03249 | 5,032.49 BRL | 20.21 BRL |
| 0.5% markup | 5.02744 | 5,027.44 BRL | 25.26 BRL |
| 1% markup | 5.00217 | 5,002.17 BRL | 50.53 BRL |
| 2% markup | 4.95165 | 4,951.65 BRL | 101.05 BRL |
| 3% markup | 4.90112 | 4,901.12 BRL | 151.58 BRL |
Conversion tables
Common amounts at today's mid-market rate.
| 1 USD | 5.05 BRL |
| 5 USD | 25.26 BRL |
| 10 USD | 50.53 BRL |
| 25 USD | 126.32 BRL |
| 50 USD | 252.64 BRL |
| 100 USD | 505.27 BRL |
| 500 USD | 2,526.35 BRL |
| 1,000 USD | 5,052.70 BRL |
| 5,000 USD | 25,263.50 BRL |
| 10,000 USD | 50,527.00 BRL |
| 1 BRL | 0.1979 USD |
| 5 BRL | 0.9896 USD |
| 10 BRL | 1.98 USD |
| 25 BRL | 4.95 USD |
| 50 BRL | 9.90 USD |
| 100 BRL | 19.79 USD |
| 500 BRL | 98.96 USD |
| 1,000 BRL | 197.91 USD |
| 5,000 BRL | 989.57 USD |
| 10,000 BRL | 1,979.14 USD |
Sending BRL with Altitude
Altitude converts USD to BRL and pays out over local rails in Brazil. See the exchange rate, fees, and amount your recipient will receive before you confirm.
Other currency pairs
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1 USD is 5.0527 BRL at the mid-market rate as of 16:46 UTC on October 15, 2026. The rate updates every minute.
Banks and transfer providers usually add a markup to the mid-market rate and may charge a fee on top. Compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate to see what the conversion really costs.
1,000 US dollar is about 5,052.70 BRL at today's mid-market rate, and 1,000 BRL is about 197.91 USD. A provider's markup lowers what the recipient gets: at 2%, 1,000 USD becomes about 4,951.65 BRL.
Open an Altitude account, add your recipient’s details and Pix key, then prepare a payment from your USD balance. Review the exchange rate, fees, and amount in reais before approving. Your recipient receives BRL through Pix.

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