Best Way to Send Money from Greece to Singapore
Because banks shouldn't hide your money in spreads.
We expose the real cost of every transfer — the spread, the fees, the delivery time — and rank providers by what actually lands in your recipient's account. No sponsored ordering. Ever.
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You save up to SGD 110
on a EUR 900 transfer
Wise
BEST RATEBank of America
+5% markup + $35 wire fee
Wells Fargo
+4.5% markup + $25 wire fee
Sending euros from Greece to Singapore dollars is cheapest through digital providers like Wise, Revolut, WorldRemit, and Remitly, which beat Greek banks by 3-8% on exchange rates. Compare the all-in cost — flat fee plus exchange rate markup — before you send, and use PayNow delivery whenever possible for near-instant arrival.
In Singapore, recipients can access funds directly at DBS Bank, the country's largest financial institution. By using Revolut instead of a traditional bank wire, your recipient gets approximately 60 SGD more on a $1,000 transfer — because digital providers pass the real exchange rate directly. Worth knowing about the local currency: Singapore's S$10,000 note, one of the world's highest-denomination banknotes still in circulation, features President Yusof Ishak.
Our verdict: Always compare the SGD landing amount across two digital providers rather than trusting advertised fees, and prefer PayNow-linked DBS or OCBC accounts for fastest delivery.
Step 1: Understand the EUR to SGD Corridor Before You Start
Before initiating your first transfer, take a moment to understand who uses this route and why. The Greece-to-Singapore corridor is dominated by Greek expats working in Singapore's finance and shipping sectors, families supporting students at NUS or NTU, property investors paying for Singapore real estate deposits, and small business owners paying suppliers in Asia. Knowing your category matters because it determines the typical amount, frequency, and which provider features will save you the most money.
Step 2: Identify the Two Hidden Costs in Every Transfer
Every transfer has two costs, and you must check both before clicking send. First, look at the flat fee — usually €1 to €30 displayed upfront. Second, and far more important, look at the exchange rate markup. Open Google and search "EUR to SGD" to see the mid-market rate. Then compare it to the rate the provider is offering you. The difference is the markup, and it is where most providers hide their real profit.
Action step: calculate the all-in cost. If you send €1,000 and the provider quotes a rate 2% below mid-market, that is €20 lost on top of any flat fee. A "zero fee" promotion with a 3% markup is far worse than a €5 flat fee with the true mid-market rate.
Step 3: Choose a Digital Provider Over Your Greek Bank
Skip Piraeus, Eurobank, Alpha Bank, and the National Bank of Greece for this transfer. Greek banks routinely apply exchange rate markups of 3% to 8% on EUR-to-SGD conversions, plus SWIFT fees of €15 to €40 and intermediary bank deductions you only discover after the money lands.
Instead, open an account with one of these four digital providers in this order of preference:
- Wise — best for transparency, charges the true mid-market rate plus a small percentage fee
- Revolut — strong for users who already hold a multi-currency account and want weekend flexibility
- WorldRemit — useful for smaller amounts and cash pickup options
- Remitly — competitive Economy rates if you can wait 3-5 business days
Account verification typically takes 10 minutes to 24 hours. Complete this before you actually need to send money — do not start the process when you are in a hurry.
Step 4: Pick Your Speed Tier Deliberately
Most providers offer two speeds. Choose based on urgency, not habit:
- Instant or Express — funds arrive within minutes to a few hours, costs more, use only for emergencies, rent deadlines, or property deposits
- Economy or Standard — funds arrive in 1 to 3 business days, fees are 30% to 60% lower, use this for salary transfers, family support, and anything not time-critical
If you are funding the transfer by SEPA from your Greek bank, add one extra business day for the EUR debit leg to settle.
Step 5: Enter the Recipient Details Correctly
This is where transfers get delayed. Singapore's PayNow system enables real-time bank transfers using mobile numbers or NRIC/FIN — and many providers like Wise and Revolut now deliver directly to PayNow-linked accounts, often crediting funds within seconds. Ask your recipient if their account is PayNow-linked before you send. If not, you will need their full bank account number and SWIFT/BIC code.
The two largest receiving banks in Singapore are DBS Bank and OCBC Bank, and most digital providers can deliver directly to accounts at these banks without intermediary fees. UOB is the third major option. Confirm your recipient's bank, full name as it appears on the account, and account number twice — typos cause 5-10 day reversals.
Step 6: Mind the Regulations and Documentation
Standard banking regulations apply for sending from Greece to Singapore. For transfers above €10,000, expect to provide source-of-funds documentation such as a payslip, sale contract, or tax return. Singapore's MAS may also require recipient declarations on larger inbound transfers. Keep transaction confirmations for at least five years for Greek tax records.
Step 7: Time Your Transfer Smartly
Apply these final tactics:
- Send Tuesday through Thursday between 09:00 and 16:00 CET, when EUR/SGD liquidity is highest and spreads are tightest
- Avoid weekends — rates lock at Friday close and providers add a risk margin
- For amounts above €5,000, request a quote from two providers and compare the SGD landing amount, not the advertised fee
- Set a rate alert on Wise or Revolut at your target EUR/SGD level and execute the moment it triggers