What's the cheapest way to send money from United States to Solomon Islands?

The cheapest provider can change as fees and exchange rates move. Compare the table above for the latest United States to Solomon Islands route ranking by what the recipient gets.

How long does a transfer from United States to Solomon Islands take?

Transfer time depends on the provider and payout method. The fastest current option on this page is the delivery time shown for each provider, while bank deposits and cash pickup can vary by provider, receiving country, and compliance checks.

Why do I get less than the mid-market rate?

Most transfers have two costs: the upfront fee and the exchange-rate markup inside the USD to SBD rate. A provider can advertise a low fee and still deliver less if its exchange rate is worse than the mid-market rate.

Is it cheaper to send a larger amount at once?

Sometimes. Fixed fees usually matter less on larger transfers, but exchange-rate markup can still scale with the amount you send. Recheck the table when you change the amount because the cheapest provider can move by transfer size.

What providers and delivery methods are available for United States to Solomon Islands?

Multiple providers support transfers from United States to Solomon Islands. This page compares the providers shown in the comparison table. Available delivery methods vary by provider and may include bank deposit, cash pickup, mobile wallet, and more. Providers can't pay to rank higher; recipient value is the primary ranking signal.

Best way to send money from United States to Solomon Islands today

Compare fees, FX markup, delivery time, and recipient value for this corridor.

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Solomon Islands

Mid-Market Rate

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Updated Jun 23, 7:48 AM UTC

Source: Mid-market

Best available value for $500 from United States to Solomon Islands: Western Union delivers 3,945.3 SBD, about 85.65 SBD more than the lowest listed option.

Rates last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Latest saved provider quotes

Live quote refresh is still catching up, so the comparison cards below keep the latest saved provider details visible. Confirm the final quote at provider checkout.

This United States to Solomon Islands snapshot is based on $500 and the USD/SBD corridor. It currently includes 3 saved providers and 9 quote rows. Top saved options include Western Union, Remitly, Western Union. Observed delivery methods include bank deposit, cash pickup. Last saved quote update: Jun 23, 7:48 AM UTC.

Saved snapshot ledger

Route coordinates: United States (US) to Solomon Islands (SB) USD/SBD; route code US-SB-USD-SBD; country pair US-SB; currency pair USD-SBD; static amount $500; amount bucket 500.
Saved quote window: 3 providers and 9 quote rows refreshed at Jun 23, 7:48 AM UTC.
bank deposit lane: 3 supported providers, 3 fresh quote providers, 0 saved stale providers, 0 networks.
cash pickup lane: 2 supported providers, 2 fresh quote providers, 0 saved stale providers, 0 networks.
1. Western Union saved quote on United States (US) to Solomon Islands (SB) USD/SBD; recipient gets 3,945.3 SBD; fee $1.99; rate 1 USD = 7.8906 SBD; delivery 1 hr - 24 hr; payout Bank deposit; score 8.2; Latest saved comparison from Jun 23, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC..
2. Remitly saved quote on United States (US) to Solomon Islands (SB) USD/SBD; recipient gets 3,859.65 SBD; fee $1.99; rate 1 USD = 7.7193 SBD; delivery 15 min - 1 hr; payout Bank deposit; score 9.1; Latest saved comparison from Jun 23, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC..

Best saved recipient value

Western Union

1 hr - 24 hr · Bank Deposit Read review

Latest saved comparison from Jun 23, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC.

Recipient gets

3,945.3 SBD

Highest recipient outcome

Exchange rate

1 USD = 7.8906 SBD

Mid-market comparison unavailable

Transfer fee

$1.99

Fee before provider checkout adjustments.

Total cost

$1.99 (+0.4%)

Transfer fee plus $0.00 FX markup

Delivery by

Bank Deposit

Latest saved comparison. Confirm the final quote at provider checkout before sending.

Remitly

15 min - 1 hr · Bank Deposit Read review

Latest saved comparison from Jun 23, 2026, 7:48 AM UTC.

Recipient gets

3,859.65 SBD

85.65 SBD less than best

Exchange rate

1 USD = 7.7193 SBD

Mid-market comparison unavailable

Transfer fee

$1.99

Fee before provider checkout adjustments.

Total cost

$1.99 (+0.4%)

Transfer fee plus $0.00 FX markup

Delivery by

Bank Deposit

Latest saved comparison. Confirm the final quote at provider checkout before sending.

Updated Jun 23, 7:48 AM UTC. Provider pricing moves quickly, so confirm the final quote at checkout.

Route checklist

What to check before sending from United States to Solomon Islands

United States funding checklist

Use the exact checkout quote for the selected amount, currency, funding method, and payout method.

Solomon Islands payout checklist

For recipients in Solomon Islands, confirm the exact payout method, local coverage, and recipient requirements before choosing a provider.

USD/SBD quote checks

For this USD/SBD route, treat the united-states-to-solomon-islands-provider-check as its own comparison. Compare the live exchange rate, fixed fee, delivery method, and recipient amount together. A small fee can still lose if the provider builds more cost into the exchange rate, and a fast transfer can be the wrong choice if it uses a weaker payout lane.

Frequently Asked Questions

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