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USD to CLP Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 915 CLP as of 2026-05-17. USD/CLP is a copper-correlated pair (Chile produces ~28% of global copper) that has weakened significantly since 2020 due to constitutional process uncertainty, the Boric government's reform agenda, and lithium price volatility. Chile's relatively small diaspora compared to Mexico or Colombia means commercial and investment flows dominate over remittances. Chilean pension fund (AFP) USD-CLP hedging also moves the market.

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USDCLP Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇨🇱
CLP 915
Rate: 1 USD = 915.0000 CLP
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇨🇱 CLP
$1.00CLP 915
$10.00CLP 9,150
$100.00CLP 91,500
$500.00CLP 457,500
$1,000.00CLP 915,000
$5,000.00CLP 4,575,000
$10,000.00CLP 9,150,000
$50,000.00CLP 45,750,000
$100,000.00CLP 91,500,000
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
915
1 USD = CLP
1 year ago
940
↓ 2.7% in 12 months
5 years ago
720
↑ 27.1% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to CLP conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Chilean Peso at today's rate of 1 USD = 915 CLP. The reverse holds too: 1 CLP = 0.0011 USD.

USD → CLP
1 USD 915 CLP
5 USD 4,575 CLP
10 USD 9,150 CLP
25 USD 22,875 CLP
50 USD 45,750 CLP
100 USD 91,500 CLP
500 USD 457,500 CLP
1,000 USD 915,000 CLP
5,000 USD 4,575,000 CLP
10,000 USD 9,150,000 CLP
CLP → USD
1 CLP 0.0011 USD
5 CLP 0.0055 USD
10 CLP 0.0109 USD
25 CLP 0.0273 USD
50 CLP 0.0546 USD
100 CLP 0.1093 USD
500 CLP 0.5464 USD
1,000 CLP 1.09 USD
5,000 CLP 5.46 USD
10,000 CLP 10.93 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to CLP.

The USD/CLP corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Chilean Peso side, demand comes from copper export trade, Latin America financial hub, and pension AFP investments. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/CLP is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 2.7% against the Chilean Peso, and over five years it has strengthened about 27.1% (from 720 to 915). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Chilean Peso you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → CLP rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to CLP FAQ.

Who converts USD to CLP?
US mining companies paying Chilean operations at BHP Escondida, Codelco contractor flows, US investors in Chilean salmon and wine exports, Chilean-Americans (smaller diaspora, mainly in Miami and DC), and US tourists visiting Patagonia, Atacama and Easter Island.
Best way to send USD to CLP?
Wise covers CLP with 0.5-0.7% spread to Banco Estado, Santander Chile and BCI accounts. Remitly and Western Union handle remittances but Chile's smaller diaspora means fewer specialized providers. For commercial mining flows, Convera, OFX and Citi Chile handle large-ticket conversions with forward contracts.
How does copper affect USD/CLP?
Chile is the world's largest copper producer with mining at ~50% of exports. Copper prices and CLP have a strong inverse correlation with USD/CLP — when copper rises, CLP strengthens. The Banco Central de Chile also intervenes during extreme volatility, as seen in 2022 when the peso hit historic lows above 1,050.