According to RemitRoutes data, sending GBP to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as 0.97% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.74% via the cheapest traditional provider. 8 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.74% |
| Bithumb | Crypto | 0.97% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.01% |
| Upbit | Crypto | 1.07% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 1.40% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 2.79% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 3.41% |
| OFX | Traditional | 4.62% |
Updated July 12, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.