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Send Money from United States to Saudi Arabia

Businesses in United States paying Saudi Arabia suppliers for Petrochemicals. Send USD from United States, receive SAR in Saudi Arabia with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

✓ Competitive Advantage: Local USD collection + local SAR delivery = no correspondent bank fees

Save £1,827 per £100k Payment

United States to Saudi Arabia corridor savings

Traditional Bank
£2,332
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
  • ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Local USD collection
  • ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
  • ✓ SADAD
Your Savings
78%
£1,827 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £4,572/year

Sending from United States: What You Need to Know

USD Origin Specifics

  • USD global reserve currency
  • ACH and FedNow available
  • FinCEN reporting requirements

Your Local Advantages

  • Local USD account available
  • ACH (Automated Clearing House) instant collection
  • No correspondent bank fees on origin side
Local Collection Method
ACH (Automated Clearing House)
T+1 to T+2 • US domestic bank transfers. Low cost, reliable.

Paying Suppliers in Saudi Arabia: Compliance & Requirements

Regulatory Considerations

  • Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) regulations
  • Saudi Customs documentation
  • VAT (15%) on goods and services
  • Saudization (Nitaqat) employment requirements

Payment Best Practices

  • Saudi Arabia = Oil & gas leader, petrochemical hub
  • SADAD widely used for B2B invoicing
  • Riyadh + Jeddah + Dammam = Main business centers
  • Vision 2030 - economic diversification ongoing
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via SADAD

United States → Saudi Arabia Corridor Insights

Popular Industries

  • Petrochemicals
  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction

Peak Trading Hours

EST (GMT-5) to GMT time zone consideration

Best for rate execution and faster settlement

Typical Volume

£50k-£250k

Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £300k-£3M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Send USD from United States to Saudi Arabia?

Save 78% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Local USD collection available.

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