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Data collected on: Apr 05, 2023-Jun 02, 2023
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 (%)sort descending
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.
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
1.271.27
2.542.54
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
2.272.27
4.544.54
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.39
2.35
2.352.35
4.704.70
Wave
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.45 and exchange rate charged 135.04
2.46
2.462.46
4.924.92
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
2.562.56
5.125.12
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
3.123.12
6.246.24
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
1.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.25 and exchange rate charged 135.55
1.95
3.453.45
6.906.90
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
2.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 133.35 and exchange rate charged 130.59
2.07
3.573.57
7.147.14
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
7.487.48
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 138.75
0.00
3.743.74
7.487.48
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
2.33
Percentage difference between market reference rate 133.35 and exchange rate charged 130.25
2.33
3.833.83
7.667.66
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
3.403.40
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.39
2.35
4.054.05
8.108.10
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
3.993.99
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
4.124.12
8.248.24
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
4.234.23
8.468.46
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.24
3.90
4.404.40
8.808.80
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
4.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.10 and exchange rate charged 132.56
4.01
4.514.51
9.029.02
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
3.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.51
3.70
4.704.70
9.409.40
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
2.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 137.80 and exchange rate charged 134.69
2.26
4.764.76
9.529.52
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.005.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
4.994.99
9.989.98
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
5.065.06
10.1210.12
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
7.997.99
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
5.275.27
10.5410.54
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.006.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
5.495.49
10.9810.98
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.006.00
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
5.565.56
11.1211.12
Dahabshiil
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
12.0012.00
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
6.006.00
12.0012.00
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.394.39
3.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.24
3.90
6.106.10
12.2012.20
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.395.39
3.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.51
3.70
6.406.40
12.8012.80
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.49
6.496.49
12.9812.98
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
4.994.99
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
6.736.73
13.4613.46
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.009.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
6.996.99
13.9813.98
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.999.99
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
7.127.12
14.2414.24
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
5.995.99
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
7.237.23
14.4614.46
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
5.995.99
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
7.237.23
14.4614.46
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
3.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 137.80 and exchange rate charged 132.65
3.74
7.747.74
15.4815.48
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
3.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 133.43
3.83
7.837.83
15.6615.66
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
12.0012.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
8.498.49
16.9816.98
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.9911.99
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.49
8.498.49
16.9816.98
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.9911.99
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
8.568.56
17.1217.12
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
5.80
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 128.02
5.80
9.809.80
19.6019.60
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.994.99
10.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 121.18
10.83
13.3313.33
26.6626.66
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
11.9911.99
10.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 121.18
10.83
16.8316.83
33.6633.66
Total Average Second Quarter
5.825.82
Total Average First Quarter
5.475.47
Total Average
Fee
5.375.37
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
3.143.14
Total Cost Percent (%)
5.825.82
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
11.6511.65
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 Mobile wallet
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Receiving method
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
1.271.27
6.356.35
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
1.671.67
8.358.35
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.39
2.35
2.352.35
11.7511.75
Wave
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.45 and exchange rate charged 135.04
2.46
2.462.46
12.3012.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
2.562.56
12.8012.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
2.522.52
12.6012.60
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
1.95
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.25 and exchange rate charged 135.55
1.95
2.942.94
14.7014.70
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
2.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 133.35 and exchange rate charged 130.59
2.07
3.063.06
15.3015.30
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
10.9510.95
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 138.75
0.00
2.192.19
10.9510.95
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
2.33
Percentage difference between market reference rate 133.35 and exchange rate charged 130.25
2.33
3.323.32
16.6016.60
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.508.50
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.39
2.35
4.054.05
20.2520.25
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
3.993.99
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
2.922.92
14.6014.60
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
4.234.23
21.1521.15
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.24
3.90
4.104.10
20.5020.50
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
4.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.10 and exchange rate charged 132.56
4.01
4.214.21
21.0521.05
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
1.991.99
3.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.51
3.70
4.104.10
20.5020.50
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
9.999.99
2.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 137.80 and exchange rate charged 134.69
2.26
4.264.26
21.3021.30
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.005.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
3.493.49
17.4517.45
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.999.99
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
4.564.56
22.8022.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
15.4915.49
1.27
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 134.17
1.27
4.374.37
21.8521.85
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.006.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
3.693.69
18.4518.45
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
15.0015.00
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
5.565.56
27.8027.80
Dahabshiil
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
30.0030.00
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.00
0.00
6.006.00
30.0030.00
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.499.49
3.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.24
3.90
5.805.80
29.0029.00
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
10.4910.49
3.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 133.51
3.70
5.805.80
29.0029.00
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.49
4.094.09
20.4520.45
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
4.994.99
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
5.235.23
26.1526.15
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
N/AN/A
N/A
not available
N/A
N/AN/A
N/AN/A
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
17.4917.49
2.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 133.02
2.12
5.625.62
28.1028.10
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
10.4910.49
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
6.336.33
31.6531.65
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
10.4910.49
4.23
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 132.88
4.23
6.336.33
31.6531.65
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
3.74
Percentage difference between market reference rate 137.80 and exchange rate charged 132.65
3.74
5.345.34
26.7026.70
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
3.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 133.43
3.83
5.435.43
27.1527.15
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
22.4922.49
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.65 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.49
6.996.99
34.9534.95
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
20.0020.00
2.49
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.70 and exchange rate charged 135.25
2.49
6.496.49
32.4532.45
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
22.4922.49
2.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 138.75 and exchange rate charged 135.19
2.56
7.067.06
35.3035.30
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.008.00
5.80
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 128.02
5.80
7.407.40
37.0037.00
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.996.99
10.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 121.36
10.70
12.1012.10
60.5060.50
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
21.4921.49
10.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 135.90 and exchange rate charged 121.36
10.70
15.0015.00
75.0075.00
Total Average Second Quarter
4.874.87
Total Average First Quarter
4.424.42
Total Average
Fee
8.608.60
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
3.153.15
Total Cost Percent (%)
4.874.87
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
24.3324.33
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 Mobile wallet