According to RemitRoutes data, sending USD to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as -1.44% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.79% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 2.23 percentage points. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bithumb | Crypto | -1.44% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 0.79% |
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.80% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.47% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.70% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 2.37% |
| OFX | Traditional | 4.44% |
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.