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According to the World Bank, 574 Billion USD was sent in remittances globally in 2016. But how much is taken out in fees for sending this money? The global average rate for sending $200 was 7.14% as of Q3 of 2017. This has gone down by 1.47% from Q2 and 21.83% since Q3 2012.
Key points:
Period | Global average rate to send $200 | Percentage change |
---|---|---|
Q3 2017 | 7.14% | N/A |
Q2 2017 | 7.25% | -1.55% |
Q3 2012 | 9.10% | -21.55% |
Commission rates are affected by the country that you are sending to or from
While the global average rate is 7.14%, this rate will change depending on the country you are sending money to or from. This is due to regulations, taxes and international relations.
Select the relevant year/s you are interested in from the below filter on the right and hover over a country to see their historical rates. Values are averaged over the time period selected in the ‘Year’ filter.
The below graph illustrates how the average rate of remitting from G8 countries have changed over time.
Key points:
Country | Q2 average rate | Q3 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Russian Federation | 1.78% | 2.13% | 19.91% |
United Kingdom | 7.58% | 7.04% | -7.08% |
Country | Q3 2012 average rate | Q3 2017 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
France | 13.46% | 6.46% | -51.99% |
As of Q3 2017, the average fees for sending money from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and South Africa are above the global average.
Select the relevant period/s you are interested in from the below filter on the right. Values are averaged over the time period selected in the ‘Period’ or ‘Year’ filter.
Key points:
Country | Q2 average rate | Q3 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Brazil | 3.47% | 4.64% | 33.70% |
Korea, Rep. | 5.42% | 4.81% | -11.30% |
Country | Q3 2012 average rate | Q3 2017 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
France | 13.46% | 6.46% | -51.99% |
As of Q3 2017 the cheapest region to remit to is South Asia at an average rate of 5.45%. In contrast, the most expensive region is Sub-Saharan Africa at 9.12% whilst the global average is 7.14%.
Key points:
Region | Q2 average rate | Q3 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Sub-Saharan Africa | 9.39% | 9.12% | -2.90% |
Region | Q3 2012 average rate | Q3 2017 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Latin America and Caribbean | 8.02% | 5.81% | -27.60% |
Banks are and have always been by far the most expensive method to remit money compared to money transfer operators (MTO) and post offices when comparing Remittance Service Providers (RSP). Even so, we have seen bank rates decrease over the last few years. On the other hand, post office rates have been increasing.
Key points:
RSP | Q2 average rate | Q3 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Bank | 10.84% | 10.82% | -0.17% |
MTO | 6.26% | 6.16% | -1.58% |
Post office | 5.84% | 5.48% | -6.20% |
RSP | Q3 2012 average rate | Q3 2017 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Bank | 13.53% | 10.82% | -20.03% |
MTO | 7.21% | 6.16% | -14.51% |
Post office | 5.45% | 5.48% | 0.60% |
The average cost of remitting money from a bank account is currently 8.56% as of Q3 2017. This is the only method above the global average of 7.14%.
Key points:
Method | Q2 average rate | Q3 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Cash | 6.92% | 6.99% | 1.00% |
Prepaid card | 3.82% | 3.65% | -4.50% |
Method | Q3 2012 average rate | Q3 2017 average rate | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Prepaid card | 2.20% | 3.65% | 65.70% |
Mobile money | 4.72% | 3.55% | -24.80% |
The average cost of receiving funds from a bank account from 2011 to Q3 2017 is once again the most expensive method at 10.99%.
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