Exchanging US dollars for Samoan tala (USD/WST)

2.75 WSTper 1 USD−0.21% over 24hCalculation refreshed today at 17:331 USD = 2.75 WSTOfficial rate; the final rate in the request may differ.
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The tala floats under management, and diaspora remittances hold up the island economy. USD/WST is agreed before payment.

Most global settlements and commodity contracts are denominated in US dollars. A request at ATM24 goes through the site form or straight to a manager, and the rate is quoted before payment.

Who this direction is for

Travellers through Polynesia need it, along with staff on international projects and people sending money to relatives in Samoa.

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What to know about the currency

The tala (WST) is issued by the Central Bank of Samoa and divides into 100 sene. The rate is a managed float, and remittances from the Samoan diaspora in New Zealand, Australia and the United States make up a large share of GDP.

The order of things

Leave a request through the site form or message a manager directly: the dollar amount, the city and a convenient payout option for tala. The USD/WST rate and the payout are confirmed before payment.

USD to WST rate movement

Current exchange-rate information and analysis

USD / WSTUSD to WST

About exchanging USD to WST

About USD (US Dollar)

US Dollar (USD) is a fiat currency used in the selected exchange direction. The country or currency area is United States and countries or territories using the US dollar. The issuer is listed separately, because the block should distinguish where the currency is used from the authority responsible for issuing it.

There are 100 cents in 1 US dollar. Before the operation, the user should confirm the receiving method, bank or payment service, beneficiary name, and local payment details. If the wrong currency is selected or the details are incomplete, the transfer may be delayed or fail to credit automatically.

ISO 4217
USD
Symbol
$
Country
United States
1 USD
100 cents

About WST (Samoan Tala)

Samoan Tala (WST) is a fiat currency used in the selected exchange direction. The country or currency area is Samoa. The issuer is listed separately, because the block should distinguish where the currency is used from the authority responsible for issuing it.

There are 100 sene in 1 Samoan tala. Before the operation, the user should confirm the receiving method, bank or payment service, beneficiary name, and local payment details. If the wrong currency is selected or the details are incomplete, the transfer may be delayed or fail to credit automatically.

ISO 4217
WST
Symbol
WS$
Country
Samoa
1 WST
100 sene

Recent USD to WST rate

  1. Today2.75 WST

    CURRENT

  2. 24 hours ago2.75 WST

    −0.21%

  3. One month ago2.7 WST

    +1.52%

  4. One year ago2.8 WST

    −2.04%

Today’s rate is shown on the left, followed by earlier values. Percentages show growth to the current value.

How to exchange USD to WST with ATM24

A calculation and request for the selected pair; available methods depend on the direction.

  1. STEP

    Enter the amount

    Specify the amount in USD and how you want to receive WST.

  2. STEP

    Confirm the request

    A manager confirms the final rate and sends the payment details.

  3. STEP

    Make the payment

    Once the terms are confirmed, you receive the payment details.

  4. STEP

    Receive WST

    The manager confirms the payout method and expected timing with the request terms.

Secure USD to WST exchange

Clear terms and support at every stage of the exchange

Rate confirmation

The page calculation is indicative. A value is fixed only when the request terms are confirmed.

Rate at confirmation2.64 WST Held for 14 min 52 sec

This is the page calculation. The final rate and amount are fixed only after the terms are confirmed.

AML screening

We screen the transaction details before the exchange and apply the required AML procedures.

  • Source of funds
  • Receive details
  • Sanctions lists

Request tracking

We track the transaction status and stay in touch until it is complete. If the transaction cannot be completed, we return the funds.

  1. Request accepted
  2. USD received
  3. WST payout
  4. Receipt confirmed

Example USD → WST status: a manager confirms the terms and stays in touch until completion.

Terms before payment

Before payment, we confirm the rate, the amount you will receive, and the transaction terms.

REQUEST #A-4821✓ Fixed
Exchange rate
2.64 WST
Amount
635 USD
To receive
1,674.74 WST
The calculation was refreshed with the page; values are fixed after the terms are confirmed.

Data privacy

We use data only to process the transaction and handle it in accordance with our privacy policy.

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Phone
+7 ••• ••• 42 18
Data is not shared with third parties

Support stays in touch

We help at every step in messengers, before and after the exchange.

Average response time
up to 5 minutes
We support your request
until completion
Monthly exchanges
4,300+

Available channels and response times depend on current workload.

I would like to exchange 635 USD to WST.

Current calculation: rate 2.64 WST, amount to receive 1,674.74 WST. I will check the available terms.

After the terms are confirmed, the manager will send payment details and next steps.

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Banks and ways to receive WST

Availability of a specific bank or payment system depends on the direction, amount, and agreed terms.

  • ANZ Samoa
  • BSP Financial Group Samoa
  • National Bank of Samoa
  • RCB Bank Samoa
  • Samoa Commercial Bank

Reviews of USD to WST exchange

Real stories from real people

Aleksandr Frankovich

Google

Exchanged USDT for dong cash. Prompt. Convenient. Thanks to operator Ekaterina.

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Александр Короткий

Trustpilot

Everything worked out. Thank you.

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Дмитрий Телешин

Yandex

For over a month now I’ve been using only this currency exchange service in Thailand. No limits, many exchange methods, prompt communication and cooperation. Especially grateful to manager Sofia, who is ready to help with any question. I recommend them. My money issues in Thailand are completely resolved.

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Dmitriy Rodionov

Trustpilot

Very prompt solution, with an ATM available and money on the card, everything took about 10 minutes, thanks

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FAQ about exchanging USD for WST

How is the dollar to tala rate set?

The rate is a managed float and moves with the market. The number that applies to your deal is confirmed first.

How do I place a request?

Through the exchange form on the site or straight to a manager in a messenger. The amount, the rate and the payout method are agreed while the request is being placed; there are no automated transactions here.

What do you need from me for a rare currency?

The amount, the city and a convenient payout option. That is enough for the manager to price the deal and confirm how the money will be handed over.

Which ways to receive WST are available when exchanging USD?

Available methods come from active directions and appear in the calculator. A manager confirms the final option with the request terms.

Does ATM24 offer online USD to WST conversion?

Yes. Calculate the amount on the page and submit a request online. A manager will confirm the rate, payment details, and available receive method.

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