Spain

The following tables show how much it costs to remit money from Spain 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 Spain to Brazil

Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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140350
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(EUR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Master Envios UnidosMTO4.00-4.53-1.67-2.34 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO4.00-3.77-0.92-1.29 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
TelegirosMTO4.50-3.77-0.56-0.78 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Trans FastMTO4.00-3.40-0.54-0.76 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Exact ChangeMTO6.00-4.53-0.24-0.34 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Universal de EnviosMTO6.00-3.021.271.78 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
EurophilMTO4.002.645.507.70 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Banco Santander (latinoenvios) MTO3.003.405.547.76 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
RiaMTO6.001.515.808.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
MTO Average 4.61-1.721.572.20
Total Average 4.61-1.721.572.20
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 5.951.946.358.89
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Master Envios UnidosMTO5.71-4.53-1.67-3.34 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO5.71-3.77-0.92-1.84 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
TelegirosMTO6.43-3.77-0.56-1.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Trans FastMTO5.71-3.40-0.54-1.08 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Exact ChangeMTO8.57-4.53-0.24-0.48 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Universal de EnviosMTO8.57-3.021.272.54 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
EurophilMTO5.712.645.5011.00 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
Banco Santander (latinoenvios) MTO4.293.405.5411.08 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
RiaMTO8.571.515.8011.60 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
MTO Average 6.59-1.721.573.14
Total Average 6.59-1.721.573.14
Total Average in First Quarter 2009 8.811.946.3512.70
135330
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(EUR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TransFastMTO4.000.343.304.46 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO5.00-0.343.374.55 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
LatinoenviosMTO4.001.013.975.36 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Money GramMTO4.901.014.646.26 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Money ExchangeMTO4.001.684.646.26 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
TelegirosMTO4.501.344.686.32 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Exact ChangeMTO6.000.344.786.45 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
RiaMTO5.002.686.398.63 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
La CaixaNon-Bank FI8.001.016.939.36 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Universal de EnviosMTO5.003.697.399.98 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Master Envios UnidosMTO5.004.368.0710.89 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
EurophilMTO4.005.378.3311.25 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Western UnionMTO18.002.6816.0221.63 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
MTO Average 5.782.016.308.51
Non-Bank FI Average 8.001.016.939.36
Total Average 5.951.946.358.57
Total Average in 2008 5.000.023.725.02
200500
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(USD)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

TransFastMTO5.920.343.306.60 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO7.40-0.343.376.74 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
LatinoenviosMTO5.921.013.977.94 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Money GramMTO7.251.014.649.28 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Money ExchangeMTO5.921.684.649.28 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
TelegirosMTO6.661.344.689.36 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Exact ChangeMTO8.880.344.789.56 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
RiaMTO7.402.686.3912.78 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
La CaixaNon-Bank FI11.841.016.9313.86 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Universal de EnviosMTO7.403.697.3914.78 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Master Envios UnidosMTO7.404.368.0716.14 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
EurophilMTO5.925.378.3316.66 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
Western UnionMTO26.642.6816.0232.04 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
MTO Average 8.562.016.3012.60
Non-Bank FI Average 11.841.016.9313.86
Total Average 8.811.946.3512.70
Total Average in 2008 7.410.023.727.44
135330
 Total cost 
Firm nameFirm typeFee
(EUR)
Exchange rate
margin (%)
Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

Date

Trans-fastMTO4.00-2.430.530.72 3 days-May 09, 2008
TelegirosMTO4.00-1.661.301.76 Instant-May 09, 2008
Master Envios UnidosMTO6.00-0.513.945.32 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
Safe Money transferMTO6.00-0.513.945.32 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
Exact ChangeMTO6.00-0.124.325.83 1 day-May 09, 2008
LatinoenviosMTO3.002.194.415.95 1 day-May 09, 2008
Universal de EnviosMTO5.001.425.126.91 1 day-May 09, 2008
RiaMTO6.001.806.258.44 Same day-May 09, 2008
MTO Average 5.000.023.725.02
Total Average 5.000.023.725.02
First Quarter 2009  5.951.946.358.57
Corridor note
  • A negative exchange rate margin for some operators reflects a ‘parallel’ or ‘grey’ foreign exchange market.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Trans-fastMTO5.93-2.430.531.06 3 days-May 09, 2008
    TelegirosMTO5.93-1.661.302.60 Instant-May 09, 2008
    Master Envios UnidosMTO8.89-0.513.947.88 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Safe Money transferMTO8.89-0.513.947.88 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Exact ChangeMTO8.89-0.124.328.64 1 day-May 09, 2008
    LatinoenviosMTO4.442.194.418.82 1 day-May 09, 2008
    Universal de EnviosMTO7.411.425.1210.24 1 day-May 09, 2008
    RiaMTO8.891.806.2512.50 Same day-May 09, 2008
    MTO Average 7.410.023.727.44
    Total Average 7.410.023.727.44
    First Quarter 2009  8.811.946.3512.70
    Corridor note
  • A negative exchange rate margin for some operators reflects a ‘parallel’ or ‘grey’ foreign exchange market.


  • Remitting from Spain to Bulgaria

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    140350
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money ExchangeMTO3.002.824.966.94 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    TelegirosMTO7.760.005.547.76 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO4.002.825.677.94 Less than one hourUrban onlyAug 05, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO6.002.566.859.59 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    RiaMTO6.002.566.859.59 Less than one hourMain cityAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO14.502.0512.4117.37 Less than one hourUrban onlyAug 05, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO14.003.5913.5919.03 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI27.002.0521.3429.88 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 7.892.347.9811.17
    Non-Bank FI Average 27.002.0521.3429.88
    Total Average 10.282.319.6513.51
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 11.080.809.0012.60
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money ExchangeMTO4.292.824.969.92 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    TelegirosMTO11.090.005.5411.08 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO5.712.825.6711.34 Less than one hourUrban onlyAug 05, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO8.572.566.8513.70 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    RiaMTO8.572.566.8513.70 Less than one hourMain cityAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO20.712.0512.4124.82 Less than one hourUrban onlyAug 05, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO20.003.5913.5927.18 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI38.572.0521.3442.68 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 11.282.347.9815.96
    Non-Bank FI Average 38.572.0521.3442.68
    Total Average 14.692.319.6519.30
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 16.400.809.0018.00
    135330
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Master Envios UnidosMTO5.000.003.705.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO5.000.003.705.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Money ExchangeMTO7.000.005.197.01 Less than one hourN/AFeb 12, 2009
    TelegirosMTO8.200.006.078.19 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO6.003.087.5210.15 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO14.001.0311.4015.39 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO15.500.0011.4815.50 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    RiaMTO12.003.0811.9716.16 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI27.000.0020.0027.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MTO Average 9.090.907.6310.30
    Non-Bank FI Average 27.000.0020.0027.00
    Total Average 11.080.809.0012.15
    Total Average in 2008 10.640.007.8810.64
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Master Envios UnidosMTO7.400.003.707.40 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO7.400.003.707.40 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Money ExchangeMTO10.360.005.1910.38 Less than one hourN/AFeb 12, 2009
    TelegirosMTO12.140.006.0712.14 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO8.883.087.5215.04 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO20.721.0311.4022.80 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO22.940.0011.4822.96 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    RiaMTO17.763.0811.9723.94 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI39.960.0020.0040.00 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MTO Average 13.450.907.6315.26
    Non-Bank FI Average 39.960.0020.0040.00
    Total Average 16.400.809.0018.00
    Total Average in 2008 15.760.007.8815.76
    135330
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO6.000.004.445.99 1day-May 09, 2008
    Master Envios UnidosMTO6.000.004.445.99 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Money ExchangeMTO7.000.005.197.01 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Universal de EnviosMTO8.000.005.938.01 1 day-May 09, 2008
    RiaMTO10.900.008.0710.89 1 day-May 09, 2008
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI12.000.008.8912.00 1 day-May 09, 2008
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO14.000.0010.3714.00 Instant-May 09, 2008
    Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO14.000.0010.3714.00 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    TelegirosMTO14.000.0010.3714.00 1 day-May 09, 2008
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO14.500.0010.7414.50 Instant-May 09, 2008
    MTO Average 10.490.007.7710.49
    Non-Bank FI Average 12.000.008.8912.00
    Total Average 10.640.007.8810.64
    First Quarter 2009  11.080.809.0012.15
    Corridor note
  • Money is sent in Euro and paid out in Euro.Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the Euro to the local currency.
  • 200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO8.890.004.448.88 1day-May 09, 2008
    Master Envios UnidosMTO8.890.004.448.88 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Money ExchangeMTO10.370.005.1910.38 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    Universal de EnviosMTO11.850.005.9311.86 1 day-May 09, 2008
    RiaMTO16.150.008.0716.14 1 day-May 09, 2008
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI17.780.008.8917.78 1 day-May 09, 2008
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO20.740.0010.3720.74 Instant-May 09, 2008
    Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO20.740.0010.3720.74 1-2 days-May 09, 2008
    TelegirosMTO20.740.0010.3720.74 1 day-May 09, 2008
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO21.480.0010.7421.48 Instant-May 09, 2008
    MTO Average 15.540.007.7715.54
    Non-Bank FI Average 17.780.008.8917.78
    Total Average 15.760.007.8815.76
    First Quarter 2009  16.400.809.0018.00
    Corridor note
  • Money is sent in Euro and paid out in Euro.Remittance recipients may incur an additional cost (not shown here) if and when converting the Euro to the local currency.


  • Remitting from Spain to China

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    140350
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money GramMTO13.902.8212.7517.85 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO20.003.0917.3724.32 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 16.952.9515.0621.08
    Total Average 16.952.9515.0621.08
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 16.951.6414.2019.88
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money GramMTO19.862.8212.7525.50 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO28.573.0917.3734.74 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 24.212.9515.0630.12
    Total Average 24.212.9515.0630.12
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 25.091.6414.2028.40
    135330
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money GramMTO13.900.0010.3013.90 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO20.003.2818.1024.44 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MTO Average 16.951.6414.2019.17
    Total Average 16.951.6414.2019.17
    Total Average in 2008 17.502.0214.9820.22
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money GramMTO20.570.0010.3020.60 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO29.603.2818.1036.20 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    MTO Average 25.091.6414.2028.40
    Total Average 25.091.6414.2028.40
    Total Average in 2008 25.932.0214.9829.96
    135330
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money ExchangeMTO15.000.5311.6415.71 1 day-May 12, 2008
    Foreign Exchange Co. (WU)MTO20.003.5118.3324.75 1 day-May 12, 2008
    MTO Average 17.502.0214.9820.22
    Total Average 17.502.0214.9820.22
    First Quarter 2009  16.951.6414.2019.17
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Money ExchangeMTO22.220.5311.6423.28 1 day-May 12, 2008
    Foreign Exchange Co. (WU)MTO29.633.5118.3336.66 1 day-May 12, 2008
    MTO Average 25.932.0214.9829.96
    Total Average 25.932.0214.9829.96
    First Quarter 2009  25.091.6414.2028.40


    Remitting from Spain to Colombia

    Collection period for Third quarter 2009 | First quarter 2009 | 2008 
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    140350
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Master Envios UnidosMTO4.000.693.554.97 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO4.000.933.795.31 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    TransFastMTO4.001.073.935.50 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    EurophilMTO4.001.664.526.33 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO6.000.805.087.11 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Banco Santander (latinoenvios) MTO3.003.055.197.27 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    BBVA Dinero ExpressMTO5.001.855.427.59 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    RiaMTO6.002.706.999.79 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO6.002.837.129.97 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO4.903.737.2310.12 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO5.503.537.4510.43 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 4.762.085.487.67
    Total Average 4.762.085.487.67
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 4.922.345.988.37
    200500
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (USD)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)USD Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    Master Envios UnidosMTO5.710.693.557.10 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Safe Money Transfer SpainMTO5.710.933.797.58 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    TransFastMTO5.711.073.937.86 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    EurophilMTO5.711.664.529.04 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO8.570.805.0810.16 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Banco Santander (latinoenvios) MTO4.293.055.1910.38 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    BBVA Dinero ExpressMTO7.141.855.4210.84 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    RiaMTO8.572.706.9913.98 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Maccorp Exact ChangeMTO8.572.837.1214.24 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Hispano World Transfer (MoneyGram)MTO7.003.737.2314.46 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    Foreign Exchange Co. (Western Union)MTO7.863.537.4514.90 Less than one hourNationwideAug 05, 2009
    MTO Average 6.812.085.4810.96
    Total Average 6.812.085.4810.96
    Total Average in First Quarter 2009 7.282.345.9811.96
    135330
     Total cost 
    Firm nameFirm typeFee
    (EUR)
    Exchange rate
    margin (%)
    Percent (%)EUR Transfer speedNetwork Coverage

    Date

    EurophilMTO4.001.644.616.22 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Universal de EnviosMTO5.001.004.716.36 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    La CaixaNon-Bank FI3.901.924.816.49 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    RiaMTO5.001.315.016.76 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    BBVA Dinero ExpressMTO5.001.925.627.59 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Master Envios UnidosMTO5.001.925.627.59 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    LatinoenviosMTO5.002.015.727.72 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009
    Money ExchangeMTO2.004.435.917.98 Less than one hourNationwideFeb 12, 2009