According to RemitRoutes data, sending USD to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as 1.27% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.70% via the cheapest traditional provider. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.70% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 0.98% |
| Upbit | Crypto | 1.27% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.28% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.59% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 2.36% |
| OFX | Traditional | 4.48% |
Updated August 23, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.