Singapore

The following tables show how much it costs to remit money from Singapore 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 Singapore to Bangladesh

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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290720
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SGD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank4.000.351.735.02 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Balaka Exchange Private Ltd (National Bank of Bangladesh)MTO4.500.251.805.22 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Agrani Exchange House (Agrani Bank)Bank/MTO5.000.251.975.71 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Brunphil (MoneyGram)MTO5.000.752.477.16 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.000.772.848.24 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO9.000.753.8511.16 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
Bank Average 4.000.351.735.02
Bank/MTO Average 5.000.251.975.71
MTO Average 6.120.632.747.95
Total Average 5.580.522.447.08
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 4.811.172.928.47
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank2.760.351.733.46 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Balaka Exchange Private Ltd (National Bank of Bangladesh)MTO3.100.251.803.60 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Agrani Exchange House (Agrani Bank)Bank/MTO3.450.251.973.94 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Brunphil (MoneyGram)MTO3.450.752.474.94 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
Western UnionMTO4.140.772.845.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO6.210.753.857.70 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
Bank Average 2.760.351.733.46
Bank/MTO Average 3.450.251.973.94
MTO Average 4.220.632.745.48
Total Average 3.850.522.444.88
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 3.501.172.925.84
275690
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SGD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Mustafa ForexMTO0.001.311.313.60 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram)MTO4.000.541.995.47 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank4.000.541.995.47 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Balaka Exchange Private Ltd (National Bank of Bangladesh)MTO4.500.542.186.00 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Agrani Exchange House (Agrani Bank)Bank/MTO5.000.542.366.49 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
MoneyWorldMTO5.000.872.697.40 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Western UnionMTO6.001.663.8410.56 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO10.003.397.0319.33 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Bank Average 4.000.541.995.47
Bank/MTO Average 5.000.542.366.49
MTO Average 4.921.383.178.72
Total Average 4.811.172.928.03
Total Average in 2008 13.312.707.5420.74
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Mustafa ForexMTO0.001.311.312.62 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram)MTO2.910.541.993.98 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank2.910.541.993.98 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Balaka Exchange Private Ltd (National Bank of Bangladesh)MTO3.270.542.184.36 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Agrani Exchange House (Agrani Bank)Bank/MTO3.640.542.364.72 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
MoneyWorldMTO3.640.872.695.38 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Western UnionMTO4.361.663.847.68 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO7.273.397.0314.06 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
Bank Average 2.910.541.993.98
Bank/MTO Average 3.640.542.364.72
MTO Average 3.581.383.176.34
Total Average 3.501.172.925.84
Total Average in 2008 9.682.707.5415.08
275690
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SGD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank4.002.143.609.90 1 day to Prime bank branches in Bangladesh; 3-7 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
Balaka Exchange Private LtdMTO4.502.143.7810.40 Next day to National Bank in Bangladesh; 2-5 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
Ameer Tech Remittance – accountMTO4.002.804.2511.69 3-5 work days-Apr 08, 2008
Western UnionMTO6.003.615.7915.92 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram)MTO9.002.806.0716.69 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
BruphilMTO9.002.806.0716.69 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
MoneyWorldMTO25.002.6611.7532.31 2 - 5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
United Overseas BankBank45.002.6619.0252.30 Same day-Apr 08, 2008
Bank Average 24.502.4011.3131.10
MTO Average 9.582.806.2817.27
Total Average 13.312.707.5420.74
First Quarter 2009  4.811.172.928.03
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Prime Bank (Prime Exchange Co.)Bank2.912.143.607.20 1 day to Prime bank branches in Bangladesh; 3-7 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
Balaka Exchange Private LtdMTO3.272.143.787.56 Next day to National Bank in Bangladesh; 2-5 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
Ameer Tech Remittance – accountMTO2.912.804.258.50 3-5 work days-Apr 08, 2008
Western UnionMTO4.363.615.7911.58 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram)MTO6.552.806.0712.14 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
BruphilMTO6.552.806.0712.14 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
MoneyWorldMTO18.182.6611.7523.50 2 - 5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
United Overseas BankBank32.732.6619.0238.04 Same day-Apr 08, 2008
Bank Average 17.822.4011.3122.62
MTO Average 6.972.806.2812.56
Total Average 9.682.707.5415.08
First Quarter 2009  3.501.172.925.84


Remitting from Singapore to China

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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290720
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(SGD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

CashomeMTO9.001.414.5113.08 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO15.00-0.454.7313.72 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
Hanshan Money ExpressMTO18.000.026.2318.07 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Zhanguo Remittance PTEMTO18.000.026.2318.07 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Golden Dragon Remittance PTE Ltd. MTO18.000.156.3518.42 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"*Bank20.36*0.00*7.02*20.36 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank20.000.577.4621.63 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Western UnionMTO20.000.577.4621.63 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
GPLMTO20.000.677.5721.95 6 days or moreNationwideAug 08, 2009
One Stop RemittanceMTO20.001.418.3024.07 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Bank of ChinaBank28.000.6610.3129.90 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
Bank Average 22.790.418.2723.98
MTO Average 17.250.476.4218.62
Total Average 18.760.466.9320.10
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 15.340.325.9017.11
Corridor note
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  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    CashomeMTO6.211.414.519.02 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO10.34-0.454.739.46 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Hanshan Money ExpressMTO12.410.026.2312.46 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Zhanguo Remittance PTEMTO12.410.026.2312.46 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Golden Dragon Remittance PTE Ltd. MTO12.410.156.3512.70 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"*Bank14.04*0.00*7.02*14.04 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank13.790.577.4614.92 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO13.790.577.4614.92 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPLMTO13.790.677.5715.14 6 days or moreNationwideAug 08, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO13.791.418.3016.60 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank of ChinaBank19.310.6610.3120.62 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 15.720.418.2716.54
    MTO Average 11.900.476.4212.84
    Total Average 12.940.466.9313.86
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 11.160.325.9011.80
    Corridor note
  • * indicates that the RSP is not transparent and did not provide all the relevant information. Roll-over firm name for more info.
  • 275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank2.750.411.413.88 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Bank of ChinaBank10.000.734.3712.02 2 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO15.00-0.295.1614.19 2 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) cashMTO18.00-0.825.7315.76 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Wealthgate Int'lMTO17.000.196.3817.55 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO20.000.427.6921.15 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO20.000.868.1322.36 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    GPLMTO20.001.088.3522.96 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Bank Average 6.380.572.897.95
    MTO Average 18.330.246.9119.00
    Total Average 15.340.325.9016.23
    Total Average in 2008 18.221.237.8621.62
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank2.000.411.412.82 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Bank of ChinaBank7.270.734.378.74 2 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO10.91-0.295.1610.32 2 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) cashMTO13.09-0.825.7311.46 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Wealthgate Int'lMTO12.360.196.3812.76 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO14.550.427.6915.38 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Western UnionMTO14.550.868.1316.26 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    GPLMTO14.551.088.3516.70 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 02, 2009
    Bank Average 4.640.572.895.78
    MTO Average 13.330.246.9113.82
    Total Average 11.160.325.9011.80
    Total Average in 2008 13.251.237.8615.72
    275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BKK Forex MTO15.000.726.1716.97 1-3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) cashMTO15.001.016.4717.79 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    MoneyWorldMTO16.001.317.1319.61 3-5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) accountMTO18.001.017.5620.79 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank of ChinaBank20.000.527.7921.42 3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank20.000.888.1522.41 2-3 working days to ICBC branches in China; 3-5 working days to other banks-Apr 08, 2008
    Western UnionMTO20.001.378.6523.79 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    GPLMTO20.001.508.7824.14 3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    One Stop RemittanceMTO20.002.7510.0227.56 3-5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank Average 20.000.707.9721.92
    MTO Average 17.711.387.8221.50
    Total Average 18.221.237.8621.62
    First Quarter 2009  15.340.325.9016.23
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BKK Forex MTO10.910.726.1712.34 1-3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) cashMTO10.911.016.4712.94 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    MoneyWorldMTO11.641.317.1314.26 3-5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MoneyGram) accountMTO13.091.017.5615.12 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank of ChinaBank14.550.527.7915.58 3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Industrial and Commercial Bank of China "Remittance Express"Bank14.550.888.1516.30 2-3 working days to ICBC branches in China; 3-5 working days to other banks-Apr 08, 2008
    Western UnionMTO14.551.378.6517.30 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    GPLMTO14.551.508.7817.56 3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    One Stop RemittanceMTO14.552.7510.0220.04 3-5 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank Average 14.550.707.9715.94
    MTO Average 12.881.387.8215.64
    Total Average 13.251.237.8615.72
    First Quarter 2009  11.160.325.9011.80


    Remitting from Singapore to India

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    290720
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Brunphil ExpressMTO5.001.353.088.93 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank5.002.354.0711.80 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Indian Overseas BankBank6.002.324.3912.73 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Mustafa ForexMTO8.002.295.0514.64 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank10.001.635.0714.70 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    CashomeMTO9.002.655.7516.68 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO15.001.596.7719.63 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank15.001.636.8019.72 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO16.001.597.1120.62 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO25.001.149.7628.30 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    UCO BankBank25.001.9910.6130.77 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank25.002.3510.9731.81 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 14.332.046.9820.24
    MTO Average 13.001.776.2518.12
    Total Average 13.671.916.6219.20
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 7.201.834.4412.88
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Brunphil ExpressMTO3.451.353.086.16 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank3.452.354.078.14 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Indian Overseas BankBank4.142.324.398.78 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Mustafa ForexMTO5.522.295.0510.10 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank6.901.635.0710.14 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    CashomeMTO6.212.655.7511.50 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO10.341.596.7713.54 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank10.341.636.8013.60 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO11.031.597.1114.22 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO17.241.149.7619.52 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    UCO BankBank17.241.9910.6121.22 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank17.242.3510.9721.94 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 9.892.046.9813.96
    MTO Average 8.971.776.2512.50
    Total Average 9.431.916.6213.24
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 5.241.834.448.88
    275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Mustafa Forex - draft, by mailMTO0.002.132.135.86 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Brunphil (MG)MTO5.000.522.346.44 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO5.000.832.657.29 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank5.001.423.238.88 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Indian Overseas BankBank6.002.134.3111.85 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - cashMTO8.001.634.5412.48 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Western UnionMTO9.001.384.6612.82 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Mustafa ForexMTO8.002.135.0413.86 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank10.001.485.1114.05 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO16.004.6310.4528.74 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank Average 7.001.674.2211.60
    MTO Average 7.291.894.5412.48
    Total Average 7.201.834.4412.21
    Total Average in 2008 14.101.516.6318.23
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Mustafa Forex - draft, by mailMTO0.002.132.134.26 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Brunphil (MG)MTO3.640.522.344.68 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    MoneyWorld (MoneyGram)MTO3.640.832.655.30 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank of IndiaBank3.641.423.236.46 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Indian Overseas BankBank4.362.134.318.62 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - cashMTO5.821.634.549.08 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Western UnionMTO6.551.384.669.32 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Mustafa ForexMTO5.822.135.0410.08 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    State Bank of IndiaBank7.271.485.1110.22 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO11.644.6310.4520.90 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank Average 5.091.674.228.44
    MTO Average 5.301.894.549.08
    Total Average 5.241.834.448.88
    Total Average in 2008 10.251.516.6313.26
    275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Bruphil (MG)MTO7.001.193.7310.26 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - cashMTO7.001.253.8010.45 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - accountMTO8.001.254.1611.44 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Mustafa ForexMTO8.001.504.4112.13 24 hours-Apr 07, 2008
    Western UnionMTO9.001.574.8413.31 15 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    State Bank of IndiaBank10.001.605.2414.41 Same day, can only transfer to a bank account-Apr 07, 2008
    ICICI BankBank12.001.255.6215.46 1 working day to ICICI; 2-4 working days to all other banks.-Apr 07, 2008
    Mustafa ForexMTO15.001.506.9519.11 3 hours-Apr 07, 2008
    MoneyWorldMTO20.002.469.7426.78 1-3 days-Apr 07, 2008
    United Overseas BankBank45.001.5017.8649.12 Next day-Apr 07, 2008
    Bank Average 22.331.459.5726.32
    MTO Average 10.571.535.3814.80
    Total Average 14.101.516.6318.23
    First Quarter 2009  7.201.834.4412.21
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Bruphil (MG)MTO5.091.193.737.46 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - cashMTO5.091.253.807.60 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Ameer Tech Remittance (MG) - accountMTO5.821.254.168.32 10 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    Mustafa ForexMTO5.821.504.418.82 24 hours-Apr 07, 2008
    Western UnionMTO6.551.574.849.68 15 minutes-Apr 07, 2008
    State Bank of IndiaBank7.271.605.2410.48 Same day, can only transfer to a bank account-Apr 07, 2008
    ICICI BankBank8.731.255.6211.24 1 working day to ICICI; 2-4 working days to all other banks.-Apr 07, 2008
    Mustafa ForexMTO10.911.506.9513.90 3 hours-Apr 07, 2008
    MoneyWorldMTO14.552.469.7419.48 1-3 days-Apr 07, 2008
    United Overseas BankBank32.731.5017.8635.72 Next day-Apr 07, 2008
    Bank Average 16.241.459.5719.14
    MTO Average 7.691.535.3810.76
    Total Average 10.251.516.6313.26
    First Quarter 2009  5.241.834.448.88


    Remitting from Singapore to Indonesia

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    290720
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BTI Money TransferMTO6.001.873.9411.43 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    A-Express RemitMTO10.001.124.5613.22 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO10.001.194.6413.46 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO10.001.194.6413.46 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Brunphil ExpressMTO10.001.484.9314.30 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO10.001.655.1014.79 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank10.002.225.6716.44 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    BKK Forex MTO15.000.906.0717.60 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    A-Express RemitMTO15.001.126.2918.24 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO15.001.516.6819.37 6 days or moreNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.002.646.7719.63 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO19.001.518.0623.37 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 10.002.225.6716.44
    MTO Average 12.001.475.6116.27
    Total Average 11.831.535.6116.27
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 12.002.226.5919.11
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BTI Money TransferMTO4.141.873.947.88 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    A-Express RemitMTO6.901.124.569.12 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO6.901.194.649.28 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO6.901.194.649.28 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Brunphil ExpressMTO6.901.484.939.86 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO6.901.655.1010.20 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank6.902.225.6711.34 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    BKK Forex MTO10.340.906.0712.14 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    A-Express RemitMTO10.341.126.2912.58 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO10.341.516.6813.36 6 days or moreNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO8.282.646.7713.54 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO13.101.518.0616.12 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 6.902.225.6711.34
    MTO Average 8.281.475.6111.22
    Total Average 8.161.535.6111.22
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 8.732.226.5913.18
    275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BTI Money TransferMTO10.001.525.1514.16 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    OFW RemittanceMTO10.001.525.1514.16 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    One Stop Remittance (BCA Bank service)MTO10.001.785.4214.90 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO10.001.825.4615.02 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Ameer Tech (MG) - cashMTO10.002.105.7415.78 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Brunphil ExpressMTO10.002.856.4917.85 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO10.002.856.4917.85 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.002.216.5718.07 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank10.002.966.5918.12 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO15.001.767.2119.83 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank MandiriBank25.003.1012.1933.52 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank Average 17.503.039.3925.82
    MTO Average 10.782.055.9716.42
    Total Average 12.002.226.5918.12
    Total Average in 2008 12.001.575.9316.31
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BTI Money TransferMTO7.271.525.1510.30 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    OFW RemittanceMTO7.271.525.1510.30 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    One Stop Remittance (BCA Bank service)MTO7.271.785.4210.84 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO7.271.825.4610.92 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Ameer Tech (MG) - cashMTO7.272.105.7411.48 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Brunphil ExpressMTO7.272.856.4912.98 6 days or moreNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Pinoy Express (Xpress Money)MTO7.272.856.4912.98 3-5 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Western UnionMTO8.732.216.5713.14 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank7.272.966.5913.18 Same dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO10.911.767.2114.42 Next dayNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank MandiriBank18.183.1012.1924.38 2 daysNationwideFeb 01, 2009
    Bank Average 12.733.039.3918.78
    MTO Average 7.842.055.9711.94
    Total Average 8.732.226.5913.18
    Total Average in 2008 8.731.575.9311.86
    275690
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    MoneyWorldMTO10.000.904.5412.48 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech (MG) - accountMTO10.001.104.7313.01 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech (MG) - cashMTO10.001.104.7313.01 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    BTI Money TransferMTO10.001.505.1414.14 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    Singapore Post (Cashome)Post office10.001.575.2114.33 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    One Stop RemittanceMTO10.001.655.2914.55 1-3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank10.002.195.8316.03 Same day to branches of BNI in Indonesia; 5 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
    Brunphil ExpressMTO10.002.406.0416.61 1-5 days-Apr 08, 2008
    Western UnionMTO12.002.046.4117.63 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    GPL RemittanceMTO15.001.807.2619.96 1-2 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank MandiriBank25.001.0210.1127.80 Next day. However, money can only be sent to branches of Mandiri Bank-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank Average 17.501.617.9721.92
    MTO Average 10.881.565.5215.18
    Post office Average 10.001.575.2114.33
    Total Average 12.001.575.9316.31
    First Quarter 2009  12.002.226.5918.12
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    MoneyWorldMTO7.270.904.549.08 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech (MG) - accountMTO7.271.104.739.46 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    Ameer Tech (MG) - cashMTO7.271.104.739.46 10 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    BTI Money TransferMTO7.271.505.1410.28 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    Singapore Post (Cashome)Post office7.271.575.2110.42 Next day-Apr 08, 2008
    One Stop RemittanceMTO7.271.655.2910.58 1-3 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia)Bank7.272.195.8311.66 Same day to branches of BNI in Indonesia; 5 days to all other banks-Apr 08, 2008
    Brunphil ExpressMTO7.272.406.0412.08 1-5 days-Apr 08, 2008
    Western UnionMTO8.732.046.4112.82 15 minutes-Apr 08, 2008
    GPL RemittanceMTO10.911.807.2614.52 1-2 working days-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank MandiriBank18.181.0210.1120.22 Next day. However, money can only be sent to branches of Mandiri Bank-Apr 08, 2008
    Bank Average 12.731.617.9715.94
    MTO Average 7.911.565.5211.04
    Post office Average 7.271.575.2110.42
    Total Average 8.731.575.9311.86
    First Quarter 2009  8.732.226.5913.18


    Remitting from Singapore to Malaysia

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    See prices in SGD | USD 
    290720
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (SGD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)SGD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    BTI Money TransferMTO8.000.212.968.58 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    OFW RemittanceMTO8.000.323.088.93 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    One Stop RemittanceMTO10.000.003.4510.01 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Wealthgate Int'lMTO10.000.203.6510.58 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    BKK Forex MTO10.000.213.6510.58 Next dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    GPL RemittanceMTO10.000.413.8611.19 6 days or moreNationwideAug 08, 2009
    CashomeMTO9.001.444.5413.17 3-5 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Brunphil ExpressMTO10.001.555.0014.50 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MoneyWorldMTO15.000.735.9017.11 2 daysNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Western UnionMTO12.001.855.9917.37 Less than one hourNationwideAug 08, 2009
    MaybankBank30.001.1911.5433.47 Same dayNationwideAug 08, 2009
    Bank Average 30.001.1911.5433.47
    MTO Average 10.200.694.2112.21
    Total Average 12.000.744.8714.12
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 10.731.335.2315.17