Switching from Remitly to a cheaper option is straightforward. Here is what to expect and how to make the switch.
Use the live tool to see today's measured costs for each corridor:
1. Go to the RemitRoutes comparison tool, enter your send corridor and amount, and see which provider is cheapest today. No account required.
2. If a digital asset rail appears cheaper, you will need an on-ramp exchange account (Coinbase, Kraken, or Gemini for USD; corridor-specific exchanges for other currencies). KYC setup takes 10–15 minutes. First transfer is same-day.
3. You don't need to close your Remitly account. Many senders keep it as a backup and use RemitRoutes to decide transfer-by-transfer which provider is cheapest.
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The promotional rate applies only to your first Remitly transfer. If you've already used it, switching costs you nothing extra — the promo is gone either way.
It depends on the provider. Some alternatives support M-Pesa, Airtel Money, or MTN delivery. Check RemitRoutes results for your specific corridor — delivery options are shown per provider.
Sign up with a new provider (5–15 min), verify your ID (usually instant), link a payment method, and send your first transfer. Your Remitly account stays open if you want to return.
Savings vary. For bank-deposit corridors (India, Nigeria, Philippines), cheaper alternatives almost always exist. For cash pickup or mobile money delivery, check RemitRoutes — results depend on the specific corridor and delivery method.
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