According to RemitRoutes data, sending GBP to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as -1.18% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.64% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 1.82 percentage points. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bithumb | Crypto | -1.18% |
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.64% |
| Wise | Traditional | 0.84% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 1.18% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 2.91% |
| OFX | Traditional | 4.59% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 4.98% |
Updated October 10, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.