Remittance Prices Worldwide

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Data collected on: Jan 17, 2024-Feb 26, 2024
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 (USD)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
12.0012.00
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
8.598.59
17.1817.18
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.9911.99
3.04
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.50 and exchange rate charged 151.74
3.04
9.049.04
18.0818.08
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.9911.99
12.69
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.56
12.69
18.6918.69
37.3837.38
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.0011.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
6.856.85
13.7013.70
Jamaica National
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator / Building Society
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
Bank branch
High
10.9910.99
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
5.505.50
11.0011.00
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
10.0010.00
3.99
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.16
3.99
8.998.99
17.9817.98
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
10.0010.00
4.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.58 and exchange rate charged 149.44
4.56
9.569.56
19.1219.12
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.009.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 155.04 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
5.855.85
11.7011.70
CAM
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
4.004.00
8.008.00
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
3.41
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 151.07
3.41
7.417.41
14.8214.82
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.995.99
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
5.595.59
11.1811.18
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.005.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
3.853.85
7.707.70
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
3.04
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.50 and exchange rate charged 151.74
3.04
5.545.54
11.0811.08
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
5.095.09
10.1810.18
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
3.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.58 and exchange rate charged 151.61
3.17
5.675.67
11.3411.34
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
6.486.48
12.9612.96
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
12.69
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.56
12.69
15.1915.19
30.3830.38
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
12.69
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.56
12.69
15.1915.19
30.3830.38
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
6.486.48
12.9612.96
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
6.486.48
12.9612.96
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.004.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
3.353.35
6.706.70
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
5.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.68 and exchange rate charged 148.16
5.44
6.946.94
13.8813.88
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
5.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.68 and exchange rate charged 148.16
5.44
6.946.94
13.8813.88
Total Average First Quarter
7.717.71
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2023
7.207.20
Total Average
Fee
7.127.12
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
4.144.14
Total Cost Percent (%)
7.717.71
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
15.4115.41
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 3-5 days
Bank account Cash
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Receiving method
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.004.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
2.152.15
10.7510.75
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
7.007.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
2.752.75
13.7513.75
CAM
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Agent
High
12.0012.00
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
2.402.40
12.0012.00
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
7.997.99
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
4.194.19
20.9520.95
Jamaica National
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator / Building Society
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Low
Receiving method
Bank branch
High
10.9910.99
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
2.202.20
11.0011.00
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
7.997.99
3.04
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.50 and exchange rate charged 151.74
3.04
4.644.64
23.2023.20
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.995.99
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
3.793.79
18.9518.95
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
3.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.58 and exchange rate charged 151.61
3.17
4.774.77
23.8523.85
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.009.00
0.82
Percentage difference between market reference rate 155.04 and exchange rate charged 153.77
0.82
2.622.62
13.1013.10
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
23.3423.34
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
8.658.65
43.2543.25
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
4.984.98
24.9024.90
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
23.3423.34
3.98
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.18
3.98
8.658.65
43.2543.25
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
21.0021.00
1.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 154.29
1.35
5.555.55
27.7527.75
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
5.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.68 and exchange rate charged 148.16
5.44
6.436.43
32.1532.15
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
5.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.68 and exchange rate charged 148.16
5.44
6.436.43
32.1532.15
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
3.41
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 151.07
3.41
5.015.01
25.0525.05
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
19.9919.99
2.59
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 152.35
2.59
6.596.59
32.9532.95
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
10.0010.00
3.99
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 150.16
3.99
5.995.99
29.9529.95
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
22.4922.49
3.04
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.50 and exchange rate charged 151.74
3.04
7.547.54
37.7037.70
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
10.0010.00
4.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.58 and exchange rate charged 149.44
4.56
6.566.56
32.8032.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.996.99
12.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.77
12.56
13.9613.96
69.8069.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
12.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.77
12.56
13.5613.56
67.8067.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
21.4921.49
12.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 156.41 and exchange rate charged 136.77
12.56
16.8616.86
84.3084.30
Total Average First Quarter
6.366.36
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2023
5.935.93
Total Average
Fee
11.2811.28
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
4.104.10
Total Cost Percent (%)
6.366.36
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
31.8031.80
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 3-5 days
Bank account Cash