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Data collected on: Aug 04, 2022-Sep 13, 2022
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
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
3.76
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.58
3.76
7.767.76
15.5215.52
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
5.395.39
3.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.20 and exchange rate charged 115.20
3.35
6.056.05
12.1012.10
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
11.9911.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
8.168.16
16.3216.32
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
5.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 112.53
5.83
9.839.83
19.6619.66
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
1.991.99
3.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.20 and exchange rate charged 115.20
3.35
4.354.35
8.708.70
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.88 and exchange rate charged 117.36
2.11
6.106.10
12.2012.20
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
11.9911.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
8.168.16
16.3216.32
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
3.92
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 114.81
3.92
3.923.92
7.847.84
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
6.166.16
12.3212.32
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
4.664.66
9.329.32
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 115.17
3.62
3.623.62
7.247.24
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 117.94
1.31
1.311.31
2.622.62
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.006.00
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
5.165.16
10.3210.32
Wave
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
0.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.40 and exchange rate charged 119.32
0.90
0.900.90
1.801.80
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
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
2.162.16
4.324.32
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.394.39
3.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.15 and exchange rate charged 115.38
3.16
5.365.36
10.7210.72
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
4.994.99
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
6.686.68
13.3613.36
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
5.005.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
5.435.43
10.8610.86
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.15 and exchange rate charged 115.38
3.16
3.663.66
7.327.32
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
5.995.99
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
7.187.18
14.3614.36
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
6.706.70
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.00 and exchange rate charged 120.00
0.00
3.353.35
6.706.70
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
9.009.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
7.437.43
14.8614.86
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.90 and exchange rate charged 115.25
3.88
4.384.38
8.768.76
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
4.194.19
8.388.38
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
1.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.81
1.91
3.403.40
6.806.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 117.94
1.31
1.311.31
2.622.62
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.394.39
3.96
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.34
3.96
6.166.16
12.3212.32
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
2.992.99
1.82
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.95 and exchange rate charged 117.76
1.82
3.323.32
6.646.64
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
12.0012.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
8.938.93
17.8617.86
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.96
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.34
3.96
4.464.46
8.928.92
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
0.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 119.31
0.16
0.160.16
0.320.32
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
6.936.93
13.8613.86
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
4.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.88 and exchange rate charged 114.72
4.30
6.806.80
13.6013.60
Total Average Third Quarter 2022
5.105.10
Total Average Second Quarter 2022
5.805.80
Total Average
Fee
4.734.73
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.742.74
Total Cost Percent (%)
5.105.10
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
10.2010.20
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 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
Agent
High
0.000.00
0.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 119.31
0.16
0.160.16
0.800.80
Wave
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
0.90
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.40 and exchange rate charged 119.32
0.90
0.900.90
4.504.50
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 117.94
1.31
1.311.31
6.556.55
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
1.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 117.94
1.31
1.311.31
6.556.55
Wise
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
8.738.73
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.00 and exchange rate charged 120.00
0.00
1.751.75
8.758.75
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
2.162.16
10.8010.80
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
1.82
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.95 and exchange rate charged 117.76
1.82
2.812.81
14.0514.05
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
4.954.95
1.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.81
1.91
2.902.90
14.5014.50
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
2.932.93
14.6514.65
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
3.163.16
15.8015.80
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.15 and exchange rate charged 115.38
3.16
3.363.36
16.8016.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 115.17
3.62
3.623.62
18.1018.10
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.88 and exchange rate charged 117.36
2.11
3.703.70
18.5018.50
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
1.991.99
3.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.20 and exchange rate charged 115.20
3.35
3.753.75
18.7518.75
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
3.763.76
18.8018.80
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
3.92
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 114.81
3.92
3.923.92
19.6019.60
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
5.005.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
3.933.93
19.6519.65
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.90 and exchange rate charged 115.25
3.88
4.084.08
20.4020.40
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.990.99
3.96
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.34
3.96
4.164.16
20.8020.80
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
4.194.19
20.9520.95
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
4.534.53
22.6522.65
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.499.49
3.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.15 and exchange rate charged 115.38
3.16
5.065.06
25.3025.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
15.0015.00
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
5.165.16
25.8025.80
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
4.994.99
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
5.195.19
25.9525.95
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
4.994.99
4.30
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.88 and exchange rate charged 114.72
4.30
5.305.30
26.5026.50
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
7.997.99
3.76
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.58
3.76
5.365.36
26.8026.80
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
10.4910.49
3.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.20 and exchange rate charged 115.20
3.35
5.455.45
27.2527.25
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
9.499.49
3.96
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.34
3.96
5.865.86
29.3029.30
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
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
10.4910.49
4.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 115.07
4.19
6.296.29
31.4531.45
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
22.4922.49
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
6.666.66
33.3033.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
22.4922.49
2.16
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 117.50
2.16
6.666.66
33.3033.30
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
20.0020.00
2.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 120.10 and exchange rate charged 116.58
2.93
6.936.93
34.6534.65
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
8.008.00
5.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 119.50 and exchange rate charged 112.53
5.83
7.437.43
37.1537.15
Total Average Third Quarter 2022
4.114.11
Total Average Second Quarter 2022
4.764.76
Total Average
Fee
6.876.87
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.742.74
Total Cost Percent (%)
4.114.11
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
20.5520.55
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet