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Data collected on: Feb 19, 2024-Mar 12, 2024
RWF | USD
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
<em>Transfer Speed</em> has been standardized in six broad categories.
Receiving method
Exchange rate margin (%)
The exchange rate margin is the cost resulting from the fact that the firm applies a rate that is different from the market reference rate. The margin is the percentage difference between the market reference rate and the exchange rate actually applied to the transaction.
Total cost (%)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Total cost (RWF)Total cost (USD)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Ecobank RapidCash
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
7,670.0010.23
5.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
5.31
10.4210.42
15,630.0020.84
Ecobank RapidCash
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
7,670.0010.23
5.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
5.31
10.4210.42
15,630.0020.84
BPR Bank Rwanda PLC
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
45,155.0060.21
16.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
16.27
46.3746.37
69,555.0092.74
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
5,000.006.67
2.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.95
6.286.28
9,420.0012.56
MTN Mobile Money
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Mobile phone
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
8.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
8.42
8.428.42
12,630.0016.84
BPR Bank Rwanda PLC
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
45,155.0060.21
16.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
16.27
46.3746.37
69,555.0092.74
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4,400.005.87
2.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.42
5.355.35
8,025.0010.70
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4,400.005.87
2.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.95
5.885.88
8,820.0011.76
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4,400.005.87
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
3.62
6.556.55
9,825.0013.10
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4,400.005.87
1.71
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
1.71
4.644.64
6,960.009.28
Total Average First Quarter
15.0715.07
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2023
13.3313.33
Total Average
Fee
12,825.0017.10
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
6.526.52
Total Cost Percent (%)
15.0715.07
Total Cost (RWF) Total Cost (USD)
22,605.0030.14
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Mobile money Cash
Less than one hour
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet Own/partner bank account
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Receiving method
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6,150.008.20
1.71
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
1.71
3.353.35
12,562.5016.75
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6,150.008.20
2.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.42
4.064.06
15,225.0020.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
12,000.0016.00
2.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.95
6.156.15
23,062.5030.75
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6,150.008.20
2.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
2.95
4.594.59
17,212.5022.95
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6,150.008.20
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
3.62
5.265.26
19,725.0026.30
Ecobank RapidCash
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
20,060.0026.75
5.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
5.31
10.6610.66
39,975.0053.30
Ecobank RapidCash
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
20,060.0026.75
5.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.11
5.31
10.6610.66
39,975.0053.30
MTN Mobile Money
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Mobile phone
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
8.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
8.42
8.428.42
31,575.0042.10
BPR Bank Rwanda PLC
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
45,155.0060.21
16.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
16.27
28.3128.31
106,162.50141.55
BPR Bank Rwanda PLC
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
High
45,155.0060.21
16.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.11 and exchange rate charged 0.10
16.27
28.3128.31
106,162.50141.55
Total Average First Quarter
10.9810.98
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2023
9.929.92
Total Average
Fee
16,703.0022.27
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
6.526.52
Total Cost Percent (%)
10.9810.98
Total Cost (RWF) Total Cost (USD)
41,163.7554.89
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Mobile money Cash
Less than one hour
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet Own/partner bank account
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