Saudi Arabia

The following tables show how much it costs to remit money from Saudi Arabia to
Note: Corridor averages are unweighted and do not reflect the market shares of the different firms that compose the average. For comparability purposes, the two initial USD reference amounts of $200 and $500 were kept. In the third quarter of 2009, the amounts in local currency were adjusted in order to reflect foreign exchange fluctuations.

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Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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7501870
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO15.000.602.6019.50 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO22.000.603.5326.48 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO15.001.913.9129.32 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.001.264.5934.42 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank25.001.755.0838.10 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO25.001.755.0838.10 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank15.003.665.6642.45 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 21.672.225.1138.33
MTO Average 19.251.223.7828.35
Total Average 20.291.654.3532.62
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 20.330.132.8421.30
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO4.000.602.605.20 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO5.870.603.537.06 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO4.001.913.917.82 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.671.264.599.18 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank6.671.755.0810.16 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.671.755.0810.16 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank4.003.665.6611.32 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 5.782.225.1110.22
MTO Average 5.131.223.787.56
Total Average 5.411.654.358.70
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 5.420.132.845.68
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank16.00-0.171.9614.70 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank16.000.002.1315.98 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO15.000.212.2116.58 Next dayNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.000.003.3324.98 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO25.000.213.5426.55 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Express MoneyMTO25.000.543.8729.02 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 19.00-0.062.4818.60
MTO Average 21.670.323.2124.08
Total Average 20.330.132.8421.30
Total Average in 2008 19.502.495.0938.17
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank4.27-0.171.963.92 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank4.270.002.134.26 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO4.000.212.214.42 Next dayNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.670.003.336.66 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.670.213.547.08 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Express MoneyMTO6.670.543.877.74 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 5.07-0.062.484.96
MTO Average 5.780.323.216.42
Total Average 5.420.132.845.68
Total Average in 2008 5.202.495.0910.18
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO16.001.273.4025.50 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank16.002.244.3732.78 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Enjaz BankBank16.002.834.9637.20 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank19.002.885.4140.58 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Western UnionMTO25.002.836.1646.20 Instant-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.002.886.2146.58 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Bank Average 19.002.715.2439.30
MTO Average 20.502.054.7835.85
Total Average 19.502.495.0938.17
First Quarter 2009  20.330.132.8421.30
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO4.271.273.406.80 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank4.272.244.378.74 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Enjaz BankBank4.272.834.969.92 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank5.072.885.4110.82 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Western UnionMTO6.672.836.1612.32 Instant-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.672.886.2112.42 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Bank Average 5.072.715.2410.48
MTO Average 5.472.054.789.56
Total Average 5.202.495.0910.18
First Quarter 2009  5.420.132.845.68


Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Egypt

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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7501870
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank10.001.022.3617.70 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO30.000.004.0030.00 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank10.003.705.0437.80 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO25.001.845.1738.78 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO35.000.645.3039.75 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO20.003.706.3747.78 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank20.005.938.6064.50 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 13.333.555.3339.98
MTO Average 27.501.555.2139.08
Total Average 21.432.415.2639.45
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 24.502.135.4040.50
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank2.671.022.364.72 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO8.000.004.008.00 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank2.673.705.0410.08 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO6.671.845.1710.34 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO9.330.645.3010.60 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO29.003.706.3712.74 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank5.335.938.6017.20 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 3.563.555.3310.66
MTO Average 13.251.555.2110.42
Total Average 9.102.415.2610.52
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 6.532.135.4010.80
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Express MoneyMTO20.00-0.282.3817.85 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank20.001.894.5634.20 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO35.000.244.9136.83 Less than one hourUrban onlyMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO30.001.235.2339.22 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank22.004.527.4655.95 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Enjaz BankBank20.005.187.8558.88 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 20.673.876.6249.65
MTO Average 28.330.404.1831.35
Total Average 24.502.135.4040.50
Total Average in 2008 22.502.475.4741.02
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Express MoneyMTO5.33-0.282.384.76 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank5.331.894.569.12 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO9.330.244.919.82 Less than one hourUrban onlyMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO8.001.235.2310.46 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank5.874.527.4614.92 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Enjaz BankBank5.335.187.8515.70 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 5.513.876.6213.24
MTO Average 7.560.404.188.36
Total Average 6.532.135.4010.80
Total Average in 2008 6.002.475.4710.94
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.001.775.1038.25 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
Western UnionMTO20.002.465.1338.48 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
TeleMoneyMTO20.002.715.3840.35 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank25.002.936.2646.95 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
Bank Average 25.002.355.6842.60
MTO Average 20.002.595.2539.38
Total Average 22.502.475.4741.02
First Quarter 2009  24.502.135.4040.50
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.671.775.1010.20 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
Western UnionMTO5.332.465.1310.26 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
TeleMoneyMTO5.332.715.3810.76 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank6.672.936.2612.52 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
Bank Average 6.672.355.6811.36
MTO Average 5.332.595.2510.50
Total Average 6.002.475.4710.94
First Quarter 2009  6.532.135.4010.80


Remitting from Saudi Arabia to India

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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7501870
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO15.00-0.311.6912.68 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO22.000.393.3224.90 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.002.035.3740.28 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank25.002.195.5241.40 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO25.002.195.5241.40 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO26.002.195.6642.45 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank20.005.247.9159.32 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 23.333.166.2747.02
MTO Average 22.001.124.0530.38
Total Average 22.571.995.0037.50
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 19.670.453.0823.10
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TeleMoneyMTO4.00-0.311.693.38 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO5.870.393.326.64 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.672.035.3710.74 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank6.672.195.5211.04 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.672.195.5211.04 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Express MoneyMTO6.932.195.6611.32 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank5.335.247.9115.82 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 6.223.166.2712.54
MTO Average 5.871.124.058.10
Total Average 6.021.995.0010.00
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 5.240.453.086.16
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank16.000.602.7420.55 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank16.000.612.7420.55 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Express MoneyMTO21.000.012.8121.08 Next dayNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank19.000.683.2124.08 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO21.000.583.3825.35 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO25.000.263.5926.92 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 17.000.632.9021.75
MTO Average 22.330.283.2624.45
Total Average 19.670.453.0823.10
Total Average in 2008 20.172.214.9036.75
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank4.270.602.745.48 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank4.270.612.745.48 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Express MoneyMTO5.600.012.815.62 Next dayNationwideMar 02, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank5.070.683.216.42 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO5.600.583.386.76 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.670.263.597.18 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
Bank Average 4.530.632.905.80
MTO Average 5.960.283.266.52
Total Average 5.240.453.086.16
Total Average in 2008 5.382.214.909.80
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank19.001.754.2932.17 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank16.002.284.4133.08 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
TeleMoneyMTO16.002.374.5033.75 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Enjaz BankBank20.002.375.0437.80 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.001.755.0938.17 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Western UnionMTO25.002.736.0645.45 Instant-Jun 03, 2008
Bank Average 20.002.044.7135.33
MTO Average 20.502.555.2839.60
Total Average 20.172.214.9036.75
First Quarter 2009  19.670.453.0823.10
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank5.071.754.298.58 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Al-Rajhi BankBank4.272.284.418.82 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
TeleMoneyMTO4.272.374.509.00 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Enjaz BankBank5.332.375.0410.08 2 days-Jun 03, 2008
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.671.755.0910.18 1 day-Jun 03, 2008
Western UnionMTO6.672.736.0612.12 Instant-Jun 03, 2008
Bank Average 5.332.044.719.42
MTO Average 5.472.555.2810.56
Total Average 5.382.214.909.80
First Quarter 2009  5.240.453.086.16


Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Jordan

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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7501870
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Express MoneyMTO20.000.583.2524.38 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank10.002.804.1330.98 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO35.000.164.8336.22 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank25.001.855.1838.85 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO30.001.325.3239.90 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO35.001.225.8844.10 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank35.001.746.4148.08 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 23.332.135.2439.30
MTO Average 30.000.824.8236.15
Total Average 27.141.385.0037.50
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 27.502.185.8443.80
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Express MoneyMTO21.000.583.256.50 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank2.672.804.138.26 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
Western UnionMTO9.330.164.839.66 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank6.671.855.1810.36 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
MoneyGramMTO8.001.325.3210.64 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO9.331.225.8811.76 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Enjaz BankBank9.331.746.4112.82 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
Bank Average 6.222.135.2410.48
MTO Average 11.920.824.829.64
Total Average 9.481.385.0010.00
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 7.332.185.8411.68
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank20.002.114.7735.78 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.002.165.4941.18 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank25.002.215.5441.55 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Express MoneyMTO25.002.215.5441.55 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Western UnionMTO35.002.166.8251.15 Less than one hourNationwideMar 30, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO35.002.216.8851.60 Less than one hourNationwideMar 30, 2009
Bank Average 23.332.165.2739.52
MTO Average 31.672.196.4248.15
Total Average 27.502.185.8443.80
Total Average in 2008 28.331.595.3740.28
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Enjaz BankBank5.332.114.779.54 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.672.165.4910.98 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Al-Rajhi BankBank6.672.215.5411.08 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Express MoneyMTO6.672.215.5411.08 Next dayNationwideMar 30, 2009
Western UnionMTO9.332.166.8213.64 Less than one hourNationwideMar 30, 2009
TeleMoneyMTO9.332.216.8813.76 Less than one hourNationwideMar 30, 2009
Bank Average 6.222.165.2710.54
MTO Average 8.442.196.4212.84
Total Average 7.332.185.8411.68
Total Average in 2008 7.561.595.3710.74
7501875
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SAR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Al-Rajhi BankBank25.001.214.5434.05 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
Western UnionMTO25.002.155.4941.18 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
TeleMoneyMTO35.001.426.0945.68 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
Bank Average 25.001.214.5434.05
MTO Average 30.001.795.7943.42
Total Average 28.331.595.3740.28
First Quarter 2009  27.502.185.8443.80
Corridor note
  • Due to the rounding up of decimal places for website compatibility, differences between the exchange rate charged and the interbank exchange rate may not be apparent in the table. The relevant RSPs do offer slightly different exchange rates, which are reflected in the exchange rate margin.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank6.671.214.549.08 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
    Western UnionMTO6.672.155.4910.98 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    TeleMoneyMTO9.331.426.0912.18 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    Bank Average 6.671.214.549.08
    MTO Average 8.001.795.7911.58
    Total Average 7.561.595.3710.74
    First Quarter 2009  7.332.185.8411.68
    Corridor note
  • Due to the rounding up of decimal places for website compatibility, differences between the exchange rate charged and the interbank exchange rate may not be apparent in the table. The relevant RSPs do offer slightly different exchange rates, which are reflected in the exchange rate margin.


  • Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    See prices in SAR | USD 
    7501870
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    TeleMoneyMTO10.001.132.4618.45 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO22.000.723.6627.45 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO15.001.953.9529.62 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO25.001.494.8336.22 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.001.584.9236.90 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Enjaz BankBank25.001.815.1438.55 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.004.306.9752.28 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Bank Average 23.332.565.6842.60
    MTO Average 18.001.323.7227.90
    Total Average 20.291.864.5634.20
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 16.670.282.5018.75
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    TeleMoneyMTO2.671.132.464.92 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO5.870.723.667.32 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO4.001.953.957.90 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO6.671.494.839.66 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.671.584.929.84 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Enjaz BankBank6.671.815.1410.28 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.334.306.9713.94 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Bank Average 6.222.565.6811.36
    MTO Average 4.801.323.727.44
    Total Average 5.411.864.569.12
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 4.440.282.505.00
    7501875
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Enjaz BankBank0.000.350.352.62 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    TeleMoneyMTO10.000.391.7212.90 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank15.000.002.0015.00 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.000.102.7620.70 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO25.000.393.7227.90 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO30.000.444.4433.30 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Bank Average 11.670.151.7012.75
    MTO Average 21.670.403.2924.68
    Total Average 16.670.282.5018.75
    Total Average in 2008 21.622.825.7142.82
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Enjaz BankBank0.000.350.350.70 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    TeleMoneyMTO2.670.391.723.44 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank4.000.002.004.00 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.330.102.765.52 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO6.670.393.727.44 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO8.000.444.448.88 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Bank Average 3.110.151.703.40
    MTO Average 5.780.403.296.58
    Total Average 4.440.282.505.00
    Total Average in 2008 5.772.825.7111.42
    7501875
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank16.002.464.6034.50 Bank to Bank -Jun 05, 2008
    Al-Rajhi BankBank21.002.465.2639.45 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
    Express MoneyMTO20.002.915.5741.78 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    Western UnionMTO25.002.265.5941.92 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    TeleMoneyMTO21.003.075.8744.02 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Enjaz BankBank20.003.245.9044.25 Bank to Bank -Jun 05, 2008
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank25.002.966.2947.18 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Enjaz BankBank25.003.246.5749.28 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
    Bank Average 21.402.875.7342.98
    MTO Average 22.002.745.6842.60
    Total Average 21.622.825.7142.82
    First Quarter 2009  16.670.282.5018.75
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank4.272.464.609.20 Bank to Bank -Jun 05, 2008
    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.602.465.2610.52 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
    Express MoneyMTO5.332.915.5711.14 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    Western UnionMTO6.672.265.5911.18 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    TeleMoneyMTO5.603.075.8711.74 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Enjaz BankBank5.333.245.9011.80 Bank to Bank -Jun 05, 2008
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank6.672.966.2912.58 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Enjaz BankBank6.673.246.5713.14 Next day-Jun 05, 2008
    Bank Average 5.712.875.7311.46
    MTO Average 5.872.745.6811.36
    Total Average 5.772.825.7111.42
    First Quarter 2009  4.440.282.505.00


    Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Philippines

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    7501870
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    TeleMoneyMTO21.000.403.2024.00 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO26.000.714.1831.35 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO30.001.595.5941.92 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Enjaz BankBank35.001.275.9444.55 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO35.001.275.9444.55 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank35.002.146.8151.08 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.006.999.6672.45 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Bank Average 30.003.477.4756.02
    MTO Average 28.000.994.7335.48
    Total Average 28.862.055.9044.25
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 26.001.615.0738.02
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    TeleMoneyMTO5.600.403.206.40 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO6.930.714.188.36 Next dayNationwideSep 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO8.001.595.5911.18 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Enjaz BankBank9.331.275.9411.88 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO9.331.275.9411.88 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank9.332.146.8113.62 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.336.999.6619.32 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Bank Average 8.003.477.4714.94
    MTO Average 7.470.994.739.46
    Total Average 7.702.055.9011.80
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 6.931.615.0710.14
    7501875
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.00-0.042.6219.65 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO35.000.024.6935.18 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank16.003.415.5441.55 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    TeleMoneyMTO33.003.037.4355.72 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Bank Average 18.001.684.0830.60
    MTO Average 34.001.536.0645.45
    Total Average 26.001.615.0738.02
    Total Average in 2008 26.001.314.7835.85
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.33-0.042.625.24 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO9.330.024.699.38 Less than one hourNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank4.273.415.5411.08 3-5 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    TeleMoneyMTO8.803.037.4314.86 2 daysNationwideMar 02, 2009
    Bank Average 4.801.684.088.16
    MTO Average 9.071.536.0612.12
    Total Average 6.931.615.0710.14
    Total Average in 2008 6.931.314.789.56
    7501875
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.000.333.0022.50 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Express MoneyMTO20.001.103.7728.28 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    TeleMoneyMTO20.002.745.4140.58 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Western UnionMTO35.000.765.4340.72 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank35.001.636.3047.25 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Bank Average 27.500.984.6534.88
    MTO Average 25.001.534.8736.52
    Total Average 26.001.314.7835.85
    First Quarter 2009  26.001.615.0738.02
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Al-Rajhi BankBank5.330.333.006.00 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Express MoneyMTO5.331.103.777.54 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    TeleMoneyMTO5.332.745.4110.82 2 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Western UnionMTO9.330.765.4310.86 Instant-Jun 05, 2008
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)Bank9.331.636.3012.60 3 days-Jun 05, 2008
    Bank Average 7.330.984.659.30
    MTO Average 6.671.534.879.74
    Total Average 6.931.314.789.56
    First Quarter 2009  6.931.615.0710.14


    Remitting from Saudi Arabia to Yemen

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    See prices in SAR | USD 
    7501870
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SAR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SAR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Enjaz BankBank20.00-1.591.088.10 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Western UnionMTO20.00-1.591.088.10 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    TeleMoneyMTO25.00-1.591.7513.12 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Saudi American Bank (SAMBA)*Bank20.00*0.00*2.67*20.02 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Express MoneyMTO20.000.783.4525.88 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    MoneyGramMTO30.000.004.0030.00 Less than one hourNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Al-Rajhi BankBank20.001.914.5734.28 2 daysNationwideSep 27, 2009
    Bank Average 20.000.112.7720.78
    MTO Average 23.75-0.602.5719.27
    Total Average 22.14-0.302.6619.95
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 20.000.032.7020.25
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