Take advantage of a free money transfer

The increasingly competitive online money transfer space is a buyer’s market that offers lower fees, stronger rates and more flexibility than your local bank. Add to that the handful of providers running special offers or promo codes for free transfers or no commission, and you’ve got one big incentive to try out a digital money specialist.

Do free international money transfers actually exist?

Yes. But money transfer specialists aren’t in the business of offering something for nothing.

Companies that advertise a “free” service — such as no commission or transfer fees — make up for it by applying a “spread” or margin on the mid-market rate, or the rate financial institutions use when trading currency among themselves. This margin varies by country and currency but can be anywhere from 0.1% to 10%, depending on the company and where you’re sending to. The cost of the margin markup can outweighs the “free” transfer, which makes for an unpleasant surprising.

Charging a transfer fee can be a way for transfer companies to offer stronger exchange rates, which benefit large transfers. With research, you might find a company that waives transfer fees for new customers.

Ways to get a free money transfer

With so many companies angling for a piece of the remittance pie, the best deal may involve a promotional push for new customers or a promo code for waived fees or discounts off your total.

Money transfer companies make you pay through fees or mid-market markups — and sometimes both. To transfer money for free:

• Use a promo code. A promotional code for a company without a markup on the mid-market rate will allow you to transfer for free. A list of our current coupons and promotions can be found below.
• Transfer with a company that doesn’t charge fees. Some money transfer companies forgo flat fees by adding a small percentage on top of the exchange rate. International money transfer services offering free transfers include:
  • OFX. Standard transfers come with no transfer fee through OFX.
  • WorldRemit. Create an account with WorldRemit, and you won’t pay fees on your first money transfer.
  • Hawk FX. Meet its $10,000 minimum for fee-free transfers through Hawk FX.
  • Wyre. Finder readers get $0 fees on transfers to countries like Brazil and China.

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  Name	Product		Filter Values	Fastest Transfer Speed	Fees (Pay by Bank Transfer)	Learn More
  OFX				24 hours	$0	Go to site View details	OFX has no maximum limit transfers, with competitive exchange rates for 45+ currencies.		loading Fetching your data...
  Dunbridge Financial				24 hours	$0	Go to site View details	Dunbridge Financial offers competitive exchange rates and zero fees on transfers to more than 120 countries.		loading Fetching your data...
  CurrencyTransfer				24 hours	$0	SPECIAL OFFER ✓ Minimum transfer of $1,000 for Finder readers (normally £5,000) Go to site View details	Exclusive: Minimum transfer of $1,000 for Finder readers (normally $5,000). CurrencyTransfer lets you shop around for the best exchange rate on its online marketplace.		loading Fetching your data...
  XE				Within minutes	$3	Go to site View details	XE has fast transfers with low fees and a range of foreign currency tools.		loading Fetching your data...
  WorldRemit				Within an hour	From $1.99	Go to site View details	New customers send USD 20 to Lebanon and use code ADD10 for a USD 10 discount. Valid till 7 November 2021. T&Cs apply. WorldRemit sends money to 110+ countries for bank-to-bank deposits, cash pick-ups or mobile top-ups.		loading Fetching your data...
  Wise (TransferWise)				Within an hour	From $2.26	Go to site View details	Wise uses the mid-market rate and transparent fees to help you send money in 45+ currencies.		loading Fetching your data...
  Instarem				Within an hour	$1	Go to site View details	Exclusive: Use code GET60 to save 30 USD on each transaction over 200 USD. Valid for the first two transactions and till 30 November 2021. T&Cs apply. Instarem offers zero transfer fees on all transfers.		loading Fetching your data...
  Remitly				Within minutes	From $0	SPECIAL OFFER ✓ Free transfers and better exchange rates available for new customers Go to site View details	Special offers like free transfers and better exchange rates available for new customers. Remitly has quick, affordable transfers around the world, with both express and economy options.		loading Fetching your data...
  Western Union				Within an hour	From $0	Go to site View details	Western Union sends money online to friends and family in 200+ countries around the world.		loading Fetching your data...
  MoneyGram				Within an hour	From $0	Go to site View details	MoneyGram has fast cash pick-up transfers to more than 350,000 agent locations worldwide.		loading Fetching your data...

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  Let’s crunch the numbers: The cost of a free transfer

  To put this into perspective, let’s see what a free transfer actually looks like when sending $6,000 USD to MXN. Compared using live exchange rates from Jan 28, 2020.

  	$0 fee transfer	Strongest exchange rate	Low fee, strong exchange rate
  Fee	$0	$60	$3.99
  Exchange rate	1 USD = 18.737 MXN	1 USD = 18.831 MXN	1 USD = 18.755 MXN
  Transfer speed	1-2 days	1-2 days	Minutes
  Amount received	MXN112,419	MXN111,854	MXN112,457
  Overall	$0 = worse exchange rate	Best exchange rate = higher fee	Small fee = best overall transfer

  Depending on the amount you are sending, it may be best to pay a small fee to secure a stronger exchange rate. Comparing a large amount of transfer options can be tricky unless you’re using a comparison table that compiles data based on your sending amount and destination.

  
  

  Where can I find a promo code for a free money transfer?

  Many digital money specialists promote free money transfers through codes on their own sites. Or you can keep it simple by comparing your options through Finder and checking out our independent reviews for promo codes. You’ll find exclusive discounts with popular services like WorldRemit and Ria.

  

  Code

  Zero fees on your first THREE money transfers

  Send money with WorldRemit using the code '3FREE' and pay no fees on your first three money transfers

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  Deal

  Fee-free transfer for first-time users

  Available for transfers to the Philippines, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Kenya and Peru.

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  Code exclusive

  WorldRemit: First Transfer FREE

  You first transfer is free with WorldRemit when you use this coupon code. Send or pick up cash in the US or around the world.

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  Deal

  Better exchange rates for new customers

  Available for transfers to Mexico, Philippines, India, Colombia and Dominican Republic.

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  Cheapest ways to send money overseas

  Bottom line

  With so many money transfer specialists in the market for your money — longtime mainstays and new digital names — customers both new and old can find promo codes and deals to waive fees on transfers worldwide. Weigh rates, fees and flexibility when comparing international money specialists.