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Data collected on: Oct 26, 2020
Firm
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
<em>Transfer Speed</em> has been standardized in six broad categories.
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
Fee
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)sort descending
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Firm
BHD Remesas Dominicana
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
0.000.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
0.000.00
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
3.003.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
1.501.50
Total cost (USD)sort descending
3.003.00
Firm
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Low
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
2.992.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
1.501.50
Total cost (USD)sort descending
3.003.00
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
5.005.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
2.502.50
Total cost (USD)sort descending
5.005.00
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
2.002.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
1.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.311.88
Total cost (%)
2.882.88
Total cost (USD)sort descending
5.765.76
Firm
Remesas Pujols
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
6.006.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
3.003.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
6.006.00
Firm
Remesas Pujols
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
6.006.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.150.45
Total cost (%)
3.453.45
Total cost (USD)sort descending
6.906.90
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.004.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
1.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.311.88
Total cost (%)
3.883.88
Total cost (USD)sort descending
7.767.76
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.004.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
4.114.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
8.228.22
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.004.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
4.114.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
8.228.22
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
5.005.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
10.0010.00
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
5.005.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
10.0010.00
Firm
Viamericas
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
5.005.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
10.0010.00
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.994.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.593.12
Total cost (%)
5.615.61
Total cost (USD)sort descending
11.2211.22
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.000.70
Total cost (%)
5.705.70
Total cost (USD)sort descending
11.4011.40
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.000.70
Total cost (%)
5.705.70
Total cost (USD)sort descending
11.4011.40
Firm
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
8.008.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
6.116.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
12.2212.22
Firm
Pangea
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.954.95
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.85
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.163.85
Total cost (%)
6.336.33
Total cost (USD)sort descending
12.6612.66
Firm
Vigo
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
6.506.50
Total cost (USD)sort descending
13.0013.00
Firm
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
2.992.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.385.19
Total cost (%)
6.686.68
Total cost (USD)sort descending
13.3613.36
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
8.008.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.593.12
Total cost (%)
7.127.12
Total cost (USD)sort descending
14.2414.24
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
5.005.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.10
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.435.10
Total cost (%)
7.607.60
Total cost (USD)sort descending
15.2015.20
Firm
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
7.997.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.385.19
Total cost (%)
9.189.18
Total cost (USD)sort descending
18.3618.36
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.10
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.435.10
Total cost (%)
10.1010.10
Total cost (USD)sort descending
20.2020.20
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
6.25
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 54.766.25
Total cost (%)
12.7512.75
Total cost (USD)sort descending
25.5025.50
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
6.25
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 54.766.25
Total cost (%)
12.7512.75
Total cost (USD)sort descending
25.5025.50
Firm
Citibank
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
35.0035.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
17.5017.50
Total cost (USD)sort descending
35.0035.00
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2020
5.985.98
Total Average Third Quarter 2020
6.386.38
Total Average
Fee
7.897.89
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.042.04
Total Cost Percent (%)
5.985.98
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
11.9711.97
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Debit/credit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Own/partner bank account
Firm
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
Fee
Exchange rate margin (%)
Total cost (%)
Total cost (USD)sort descending
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
N/AN/A
Exchange rate margin (%)
N/A
not availableN/A
Total cost (%)
N/AN/A
Total cost (USD)sort descending
N/AN/A
Firm
BHD Remesas Dominicana
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
0.000.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
0.000.00
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.004.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
0.800.80
Total cost (USD)sort descending
4.004.00
Firm
Small World
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Low
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.954.95
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
0.990.99
Total cost (USD)sort descending
4.954.95
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
1.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.311.88
Total cost (%)
1.881.88
Total cost (USD)sort descending
9.409.40
Firm
Viamericas
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
2.002.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
10.0010.00
Firm
Ria
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
2.002.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
1.88
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.311.88
Total cost (%)
2.282.28
Total cost (USD)sort descending
11.4011.40
Firm
Vigo
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
2.602.60
Total cost (USD)sort descending
13.0013.00
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
2.602.60
Total cost (USD)sort descending
13.0013.00
Firm
Remesas Pujols
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.0015.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
3.003.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
15.0015.00
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
Medium
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.000.70
Total cost (%)
3.303.30
Total cost (USD)sort descending
16.5016.50
Firm
Remesas Pujols
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
15.0015.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.45
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.150.45
Total cost (%)
3.453.45
Total cost (USD)sort descending
17.2517.25
Firm
Walmart2World
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
8.008.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
3.713.71
Total cost (USD)sort descending
18.5518.55
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
20.0020.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
4.004.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
20.0020.00
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
4.114.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
20.5520.55
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.994.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.593.12
Total cost (%)
4.114.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
20.5520.55
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
2.11
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 57.182.11
Total cost (%)
4.114.11
Total cost (USD)sort descending
20.5520.55
Firm
Cibao
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
20.0020.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.70
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 58.000.70
Total cost (%)
4.704.70
Total cost (USD)sort descending
23.5023.50
Firm
Pangea
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
4.954.95
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.85
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.163.85
Total cost (%)
4.844.84
Total cost (USD)sort descending
24.2024.20
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
9.009.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
3.12
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 56.593.12
Total cost (%)
4.924.92
Total cost (USD)sort descending
24.6024.60
Firm
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
0.000.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.385.19
Total cost (%)
5.195.19
Total cost (USD)sort descending
25.9525.95
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
5.005.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.10
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.435.10
Total cost (%)
6.106.10
Total cost (USD)sort descending
30.5030.50
Firm
Citibank
Firm type: Bank
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
35.0035.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
0.00
Percentage difference between market reference rate 1.00 and exchange rate charged 1.000.00
Total cost (%)
7.007.00
Total cost (USD)sort descending
35.0035.00
Firm
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Home delivery
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
10.0010.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.10
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.435.10
Total cost (%)
7.107.10
Total cost (USD)sort descending
35.5035.50
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
6.25
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 54.766.25
Total cost (%)
8.858.85
Total cost (USD)sort descending
44.2544.25
Firm
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
13.0013.00
Exchange rate margin (%)
6.25
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 54.766.25
Total cost (%)
8.858.85
Total cost (USD)sort descending
44.2544.25
Firm
Xoom
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
 
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Transfer speed
Receiving method
Agent
Disbursing network coverage
High
Fee
18.9918.99
Exchange rate margin (%)
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.41 and exchange rate charged 55.385.19
Total cost (%)
8.998.99
Total cost (USD)sort descending
44.9544.95
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2020
4.214.21
Total Average Third Quarter 2020
4.404.40
Total Average
Fee
10.4610.46
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.122.12
Total Cost Percent (%)
4.214.21
Total Cost (USD) Total Cost (USD)
21.0521.05
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Debit/credit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Own/partner bank account
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