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BRL to USD converter

Convert BRL to USD with the live mid-market rate. Type any amount to see its value in US dollars instantly, with the exact rate and refresh time shown below the result.

Currency converter

Type an amount. The result updates live with the latest rate.

Converted to US dollars (USD)
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1 BRL = - USD

Rate updated
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Source
Frankfurter (ECB)
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How this converter works

Type any amount in BRL and the page multiplies it by the live BRL to USD rate from the Frankfurter API, which mirrors the European Central Bank's daily reference rates. The rate is stored in your browser for 6 hours so repeat visits are instant, and the rate line shows exactly which figure was used.

What moves the BRL/USD rate

Commodity prices, Brazil's high interest rates, and political headlines drive the real's sharp moves. For everyday use, treat the figure here as the mid-market benchmark: banks and transfer apps will quote a slightly worse retail rate, and the gap between the two is their fee.

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BRL to USD FAQs

How up to date is the BRL to USD rate here?
The BRL to USD rate is pulled live from Frankfurter, which tracks European Central Bank reference rates, then cached in your browser for 6 hours. The timestamp under the result shows exactly when it was last refreshed.
Are there taxes on converting reais to dollars?
Brazil’s IOF tax applies to foreign-exchange transactions, around 1.1 percent for cash purchases. Check the live BRL to USD rate here, then add the tax and your bank’s margin for the true cost.
What makes the BRL to USD rate move?
Currency markets price both directions off the same forces. Commodity prices, Brazil's high interest rates, and political headlines drive the real's sharp moves. Check the live rate above before converting; a 6-hour cache keeps repeat visits instant.
Why is my bank's BRL to USD rate worse than this one?
This page shows the mid-market rate, the midpoint between global buy and sell prices for BRL to USD. Banks and exchange booths add a margin of 1 to 4 percent plus fees, so always compare their quote against this benchmark before converting.
Is this BRL to USD converter free to use?
Yes, completely free with no account or sign-up. The amount you type stays in your browser; only the public BRL to USD exchange-rate feed is fetched from Frankfurter.
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