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Need to send money to India from the UK? You might be supporting a family member, covering bills for a property or paying for travel plans. Or perhaps you’re planning to buy goods or services from an Indian provider.
Whichever is the case, you’ll need to find the cheapest and most convenient way to get your money there. One of your options is the international money transfer service Remitly.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about making a Remitly money transfer to India. This includes how to set one up, the fees involved and how long it takes.
Remitly isnt the only money transfer specialist in town! With Wise you could save significantly when transferring internationally due to the mid-market exchange rate.
First things first, here’s how to set up your first Remitly money transfer to India¹:
Now, how much does it actually cost to send money to India with Remitly?
Here are Remitly’s transfer rates to India, for both its standard and express service²:
So, the good news is that there’s a flat fee per transfer, and you won’t pay any extra to send an Express payment.
But when working out the cost of an international transfer, it’s also important to factor in the exchange rate. This can make a big difference to the overall cost of the transfer, because it dictates how much of your money actually reaches the recipient.
With this in mind, let’s compare Remitly’s exchange rate to India, along with its fees - alongside another provider such as Wise. This should give you an idea of the true cost of sending an overseas payment.
Let’s imagine you want to send £200 from the UK to a family member in India³:
Provider | Transfer fee | Exchange rate | Recipient receives |
---|---|---|---|
Remitly | £1.99 | 100.060 | 19,812.88 INR |
Wise | £2.13 | 100.412 - the mid-market rate | 19,868.52 INR |
Exchange rate & transfer fee for £200 as of 22-Jan-2023
So as you can see, getting a better exchange rate with Wise makes this particular transfer cheaper - even though the upfront Remitly fee is a little lower. This is why it always pays to compare exchange rates carefully, as well as fees.
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There are a few different ways you can receive money in India, or your recipient can. These are⁴:
Remitly has over 100,000 cash pickup locations across India⁴, so it should be easy to find one that is convenient for your recipient.
You can use Remitly India’s cash pickup locator to find their nearest.
There are some limits with Remitly on how much you can send, and they vary depending on where you’re sending to and from. You should be able to view your current sending limit in your account or the Remitly app.
The basic limits are⁵:
Want to increase your limits? You’ll need to provide Remitly with additional ID and documentation, such as proof of how you fund your transactions.
Remitly offers two different transfer speeds⁶:
The speed of transaction claims depends on individual circumstances and may not be available for all transactions
And there you have it - all the essentials you need on Remitly and India money transfers. We’ve covered everything from Remitly’s India rates to transfer times, so you should be all set.
Just make sure to compare those exchange rates carefully before hitting ‘send’ on your transfer. It’s useful to remember that providers such as Wise use the mid-market rate, which is among the fairest you can get. This means your money goes further.
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Sources last checked on date: 22-Jan-2023
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