Cayman IslandsKYDCayman Islands Dollar

Money Transfer to the Cayman Islands

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0.6336 KYDper 1 USDT−1.3% over 24hCalculation refreshed today at 16:401 USDT = 0.6336 KYDOfficial rate; the final rate in the request may differ.
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Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory: UK sanctions as of 2022 apply, route requires prior approval. KYD is pegged to USD since 1972 (1 KYD = 1.20 USD); USD is also accepted by all banks. World's largest offshore financial center: over 100 licensed banks, including Cayman National Bank and Butterfield Bank Cayman. IBAN is not used. ATM24 manager will confirm the route before verification.

Payment Ecosystem of Cayman Islands

The route, the receiving bank and the payout amount are agreed before payment.

The national currency is the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), which has been pegged to the US dollar since 1972 at the rate of 1 KYD = 1.20 USD, or approximately 1 USD = 0.83 KYD. The US dollar is also official and widely used on the islands: banks accept it on equal terms with KYD. Cayman Islands has the status of a British Overseas Territory, so UK sanctions effective from 2022 apply when checking transactions related to Russia. The regulator is the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Cayman Islands is one of the world's largest offshore financial centers: it is home to over 100 licensed banks and more than 12,000 registered investment and hedge funds.

Recipient details and transfer requirements

IBAN format is not used: international transfers use the bank's SWIFT/BIC, account number, and recipient's full name. Transfer possibility depends on the receiving bank, correspondent chain, and AML/KYC verification, so ATM24 confirms the available route in advance before application approval. International SWIFT transfer time is 2–5 business days. ATM24 commission is from 0.9%.

How to Receive KYD or USD in Cayman Islands

Pick the way that suits the recipient — we agree the route and the details before payment

To Cayman National Bank Card in KYD or USD

Visa/Mastercard of local banks: KYD or USD to recipient's card; UK sanctions are considered. Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman - local banks. Recipient's full name and 16-digit card number. UK sanctions 2022: ATM24 manager confirms route in advance

  • Cayman National Bank
  • RBC Royal Bank Cayman
  • Butterfield Bank

To Bank Account in Cayman National Bank in KYD or USD

SWIFT transfer to bank account: IBAN is not used, only SWIFT + account. Cayman National Bank (SWIFT CAYNKYKY) - local bank in George Town. Details: SWIFT code + account number + recipient's full name. UK sanctions: ATM24 manager confirms route before payment

  • Cayman National Bank
  • RBC Royal Bank Cayman
  • Butterfield Bank

Cash KYD or USD in Grand Cayman

KYD and USD cash in George Town (Grand Cayman); UK sanctions - manager confirms route. George Town - only major financial center on the islands. KYD and USD are accepted equally at all service points. Availability and route confirmed by ATM24 manager before sending

  • Georgetown
  • George Town
  • West Bay

Transfer details for Cayman Islands: bank SWIFT code, account number, recipient's full name. IBAN is not used. KYD is pegged to USD: 1 KYD = 1.20 USD since 1972. Cayman Islands follows UK sanctions as of 2022: ATM24 manager will confirm the route before payment and verify transfer possibility.

Rates and cost of a transfer to Cayman Islands

We accept RUB, USD, EUR and USDT — we pay out in KYD

Reference rate for today

  • RUB KYD

    0.007064per 1 RUB

    10 000 ₽ = 70.64 KYD
  • USD KYD

    0.6336per 1 USD

    100 $ = 63.36 KYD
  • EUR KYD

    0.7181per 1 EUR

    100 € = 71.81 KYD
  • USDT KYD

    0.6336per 1 USDT

    100 USDT = 63.36 KYD

What the recipient gets — at 1 USDT = 0.6336 KYD

You sendPayout in KYD
100 USDT63.36 KYD
300 USDT190 KYD
500 USDT317 KYD
1 000 USDT634 KYD
5 000 USDT3 168 KYD
Reference values update automatically. The final fee and rate are locked in the request before payment.

Banks and payment infrastructure — Cayman Islands

Where recipients usually get the money in Cayman Islands

  • Cayman National Bank

    SWIFT: CAYNKYKY; Description: Local bank; headquarters in George Town

  • RBC Royal Bank Cayman

    RBC Royal Bank Cayman — a commercial bank providing accounts, cards, and transfers. It is suitable for recipients who use bank account details.

  • Butterfield Bank

    Butterfield Bank — a bank focused on everyday accounts and card operations. The recipient should provide the exact details and payout currency.

  • CIBC FirstCaribbean Cayman

    FirstCaribbean Cayman — a bank serving personal customers and small businesses. Its services typically include accounts, cards, branches, and digital banking.

  • Scotiabank Cayman

    Scotiabank Cayman — a local bank with standard account and cash services. Transfer availability depends on the details, currency, and bank rules.

How payments work in Cayman Islands

  • National Currency

    The national currency is the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), which has been pegged to the US dollar since 1972 at the rate of 1 KYD = 1.20 USD.

  • Card Systems

    Visa and Mastercard are accepted everywhere. The country uses the Cayman dollar (KYD). Cayman National Bank and FirstCaribbean are the main card issuers. The level of cashless payments is very high.

  • Payment Applications

    USD is officially accepted and used on equal terms with KYD.

  • Interbank Transfers

    IBAN format is not used: international transfers use the bank's SWIFT/BIC and account number. Banks typically operate Monday to Friday from approximately 09:00 to 16:00 local time (UTC−5).

  • Financial Regulator

    Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is the primary financial regulator of the territory.

  • Features for ATM24

    Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, so UK sanctions against Russia apply from 2022.

With an ATM24 transfer the recipient gives their own bank and details, so the money lands directly on the account.

How the transfer works to Cayman Islands

Three steps from request to payout

  1. Step

    Send a request

    Fill in the form or write to us on WhatsApp or Telegram — a manager will check the available route

  2. Step

    Agree the route

    We check the recipient details and confirm the route, rate, fee and payout amount

  3. Step

    Pay for the transfer

    Once paid, the transfer goes out along the agreed route — we report the status in the messenger

What to prepare for the transfer

To Bank Account in Cayman National Bank in KYD or USD

  • Cayman National Bank (SWIFT CAYNKYKY) - local bank in George Town
  • Details: SWIFT code + account number + recipient's full name

We verify the exact details when agreeing the available route before payment.

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Request to Cayman IslandsLocked in
Rate
1 USDT = 0.6336 KYD
Payout method
Bank transfer
Payout currency
KYD
The rate and the amount are locked when the request is confirmed and do not change afterwards.

Terms are known before payment

The route, rate, fee and payout amount are agreed before payment.

  • Route
  • Rate
  • Payout amount

Cash payout

Reference cities with payout locations. Availability of a specific location is confirmed in the request.

  • Georgetown
  • George Town
  • West Bay

Confirm the city before payment

Available payout options

Only methods present in both the country description and the current route are shown.

You send
  • RUB
  • USD
  • EUR
  • USDT
KYD
They receive
  • Bank transfer
  • Cash
  • MoneyGram

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Frequently Asked Questions about KYD and Money Transfers from Russia to Cayman Islands

Answers to questions about Cayman Islands dollar KYD, KYD to USD exchange rate, and transfers to Cayman Islands.

How can I send money to the Cayman Islands with payout in KYD through ATM24?

A money transfer to the Cayman Islands in KYD through ATM24 starts with choosing how the recipient will be paid on the the Cayman Islands KYD payout route. The manager verifies recipient name, payment method, Butterfield Bank Cayman, fee from 0.9%, and estimated processing time before payment. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

Can the recipient receive a transfer on a card or bank account in the Cayman Islands in KYD?

The recipient can use a card or bank account for a KYD transfer to the Cayman Islands if that channel is available for the bank. Before payment, ATM24 checks Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, card or account format, recipient name, and payout currency. International-card network availability is confirmed by route, not assumed for every bank. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

Which banks can receive a transfer to the Cayman Islands in KYD?

For bank payout in the Cayman Islands, useful KYD references include Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands. ATM24 treats the bank named by the recipient as the working route and checks recipient name, account data, and route availability. The sender pays after that bank route is confirmed.

What recipient details are needed to send money to the Cayman Islands in KYD?

For a KYD transfer to the Cayman Islands, ATM24 checks recipient details against the selected receiving route: the Cayman Islands KYD payout route, Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands, card payout, account payout, recipient name, KYD payout data, and payout-limit review for the exact receiving channel. The manager verifies name spelling, bank or card format, payout currency, and payment purpose before payment. If the recipient changes the route, the required fields are checked again. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

How long does a money transfer to the Cayman Islands in KYD take?

Transfer timing to the Cayman Islands in KYD starts from 15 minutes when the bank, card, or account route is ready. ATM24 checks Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, and any route limit before payment. If the receiving bank asks for clarification, processing can take longer. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

What is the fee for sending money to the Cayman Islands with payout in KYD?

For a transfer to the Cayman Islands in KYD, the ATM24 service fee starts from 0.9% and is confirmed before payment. The manager calculates the final amount using the the Cayman Islands KYD payout route, exchange conditions, recipient bank such as Cayman National Bank, and sender's payment method. Separate bank or card-issuer fees may still apply outside the ATM24 calculation. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

Can I pay by international card, bank transfer, or USDT while the recipient receives KYD in the Cayman Islands?

Payment for a KYD transfer to the Cayman Islands can be arranged through an available sender method after ATM24 checks the receiving route. The check includes the the Cayman Islands KYD payout route, bank such as CIBC Caribbean, fee from 0.9%, and exchange conditions. USDT network cost or card-issuer charges are confirmed separately. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

What is the minimum and maximum transfer amount to the Cayman Islands in KYD?

The minimum transfer amount to the Cayman Islands in KYD through ATM24 starts from 100 USD or the equivalent. The maximum amount is confirmed before payment and depends on the the Cayman Islands KYD payout route, sender payment method, bank, recipient details, and possible document requirements. If the recipient changes Cayman National Bank to another bank or switches from account to card, the limit should be checked again. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

What documents are needed for a large transfer to the Cayman Islands in KYD?

Large transfers to the Cayman Islands in KYD are checked by amount, recipient route, and receiving bank. ATM24 reviews Cayman National Bank, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, card or account payout, payment purpose, and source-of-funds information. Any document request is named before the sender pays. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

How much will the recipient get in KYD if I send 1000 USD to the Cayman Islands?

The estimated payout for sending 1000 USD to the Cayman Islands in KYD should be checked by route: 633.56 KYD. ATM24 reviews Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands, card or account payout, fee from 0.9%, and exchange conditions. The manager confirms the final KYD amount in the order. Bank-route examples for the Cayman Islands: Cayman National Bank, Butterfield Bank Cayman, CIBC Caribbean, RBC Royal Bank Cayman, and Scotiabank Cayman Islands.

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