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EUR to USD: deposit euros by SEPA, hold US dollars

Hold your money in US dollars, in an account only you control. Send a normal SEPA transfer and the dollars land the same business day, free. No one can freeze them. Not even us.

Updated 2026-09-04

1 EUR = 1.1612 USD

USD

You get the mid-market rate, and your deposit is free.

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Updated
2026-09-04 14:23 UTC
Deposit fee
0.00 EUR
Mid-market rate
1,161.20 USD
With Avvio
1,161.20 USD
You keep
~73.85 USD more
Typical provider (6.36%)
loses ~73.85 USD
Speed
SEPA transfers usually arrive the same business day.

Typical provider cost: World Bank Remittance Prices Worldwide, Q3 2025.

Exact quote shown in the app before you confirm.

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1,000.00 EUR is 1,161.20 USD at the mid-market reference rate, observed 2026-09-04 14:23 UTC.

To deposit EUR and hold USD, verified Avvio users send a SEPA transfer from any euro bank account. The deposit converts to US dollars at a rate shown before you confirm and lands in a self-custody Avvio account, usually the same business day. EUR deposits are free.

EUR to USD at a glance

AmountYou receive (USD)
100 EUR116.12
500 EUR580.60
1,000 EUR1,161.20
5,000 EUR5,806.00
10,000 EUR11,612.00
50,000 EUR58,060.00

USD to EUR at a glance

US dollarsEquivalent (EUR)
5 USD4.31
10 USD8.61
50 USD43.06
100 USD86.12
500 USD430.59
1,000 USD861.18

Rate observed 2026-09-04 14:23 UTC.

On iOS and Android. Rate updates every 60 seconds. No account needed to see this rate.

Why Avvio

Yours, not a bank's

Your dollars sit in an account only you control. We never hold your money, so nobody can freeze it. Not even us.

A dollar account on your phone

You do not need a US address or a US bank. Download the app where you live and the dollars follow you.

Money lands fast

SEPA deposits usually arrive the same business day.

Earn on your balance

Your dollars do not have to sit idle. Turn earning on in the app; you see the rate before you opt in.

How this compares

Avvio
A typical bank or money app
Who controls your money
You do. Avvio is self-custodial; keys stay on your device.
The provider. Your balance sits in its ledger.
Rate shown before you confirm
Yes. The app shows the exact rate and amount before every deposit.
Not always. Markups often sit inside the rate.
Deposit fee
0.00 EUR
Varies. Wire and transfer fees are set by the provider.
Can it be frozen
No. There's nothing to freeze. We never hold your money.
Yes. Providers can freeze or hold funds during reviews.
Speed
SEPA transfers usually arrive the same business day.
Often days for international transfers.

Avvio details describe the product as shipped. The bank and money app column stays general on purpose; providers differ and change their terms, so this page makes no claim about any named provider.

How it works

  1. Get the Avvio app and create your account.
  2. Once your account is verified, the app shows your personal EUR account details.
  3. Send a SEPA transfer from your bank.
  4. Your balance arrives as US dollars.

What you need

The Avvio app, a verified account, and a bank account that can send SEPA transfers in euros.

A dollar account used to mean a foreign bank and paperwork. With Avvio it is a SEPA transfer from the euro account you already have: the app gives you personal EUR account details, you send euros, and you hold US dollars at a rate you saw before confirming.

FAQs

Is this the real EUR to USD exchange rate?

Yes. It is the mid-market reference rate, updated about every 60 seconds. The app shows your exact rate before you confirm.

How do I deposit euros into Avvio?

Send a normal SEPA transfer from your bank. Once your account is verified, the app shows your personal EUR account details, and your balance arrives as US dollars.

How long does a SEPA transfer to Avvio take?

Usually the same business day. Your bank's cut-off times can add time.

Is there a fee to deposit euros?

No. The rate shown is mid-market and your deposit is free.

Is there a minimum deposit?

If euro deposits have one, the app shows it in euros before you send.

Do I need a euro bank account?

Yes, for euro deposits. You send a SEPA transfer in euros from your own account.

Can I send the SEPA transfer from any bank in the euro area?

Yes. Any bank account that can send SEPA transfers in euros works. After verification the app shows your personal EUR account details.

Can I open a US dollar account from Europe?

Yes. Avvio gives you a self-custody US dollar balance you fund by SEPA transfer from any euro bank account. You do not need a US address or a US bank.

What does self-custody not do?

It does one thing completely: nobody, including Avvio, can freeze your balance. It does not remove your own responsibility. Protecting your access is your job, and the app walks you through recovery when you set up.

Is Avvio a bank?

No. Avvio is a financial technology company, not a bank. Accounts, cards, and custody are provided through licensed partners, and balances are not FDIC-insured.

Who controls the money in my Avvio account?

You do. Avvio is 100% self-custody; we cannot freeze or move your balance.

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