Reddit · r/expats · Jan 24, 2026
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Has used both Western Union and Remitly to send money and found Remitly the cheaper of the two, a short comparison drawn from their own experience.
Remitly Reviews
Money transfer
How the signal works
The signal score
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
Real customer experiences (5)
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Common questions about Remitly
Is Remitly worth it?
Of the 5 reviews with a clear verdict, 80% are positive, 0% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is reliable. The most common complaint is hidden fees.
What do people like about Remitly?
The praise reviewers mention most: reliable (2 reviews), fast transfers (1 review) and low fees (1 review). For example: Has been using Remitly for sending small amounts abroad to Brazil and calls it a good service, recommending it as a workable way to move money internationally.
What are the most common complaints about Remitly?
The complaints reviewers mention most: hidden fees (1 review) and rate dropped (1 review). For example: Sent money to their parents monthly through Remitly for almost two years, then noticed the effective exchange rate worsening over time and less competitive than Wise, Ria or Xoom.
What does the signal score of 47 mean?
It's how well reviewed Remitly is, out of 100. Negative and mixed reviews take points off, and so does having only a few reviews: a product needs plenty of them, compared with the most-reviewed products here, to reach the high 80s and 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Remitly?
Category: Money transfer. Type: International money transfer. Fees: Fees vary by country and amount, shown upfront; no hidden fees. Rates & rewards: Competitive exchange rates; transfers arrive on time or Remitly refunds the transfer fee.
Where do these Remitly reviews come from?
5 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Customer reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.