{"id":292227,"date":"2018-10-22T16:18:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T05:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=292227"},"modified":"2024-03-25T07:41:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T07:41:16","slug":"remitly-money-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/remitly-money-transfers","title":{"rendered":"Review: Remitly money transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>How much are Remitly\u2019s transfer fees?<\/h3><p>Remitly\u2019s fees and exchange rates in the UK vary based on sending destination but typically depend on the following:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Amount.<\/strong> The amount you send may change the fee you are charged.<\/li><li><strong>Destination.<\/strong> Sending money to popular destinations is often cheaper than sending it to more remote locations.<\/li><li><strong>Payment.<\/strong> Paying with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/opening-your-first-bank-account\">bank account<\/a> is usually the cheapest.<\/li><li><strong>Speed.<\/strong> Remitly offers two transfer speeds: Express and Economy.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Sending money from the UK to the Philippines<\/h4><p>Remitly\u2019s fees can vary based on the country you send from and to. For example, as of June 10, 2022, transfers sent from the UK to the Philippines have a flat fee of \u00a32.99.<\/p><h3>How are Remitly\u2019s exchange rates?<\/h3><p>Remitly updates its exchange rates daily to align with exchange rates on global markets, locking in the exchange rate you see at the beginning of your transactions.<\/p><p>For some countries, you\u2019ll find weaker exchange rates than those of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\">competitors in the UK<\/a>. It\u2019s best to compare the displayed rate on Remitly with the current interbank rate to calculate the size of the margin charged. You can then use this as a benchmark for comparing the rates of other money transfer providers.<\/p><h4>New customers at Remitly<\/h4><p>Every new customer in the UK gets a special offer on their first transfer with Remitly, which typically offers you stronger exchange rates and no fees for your first transfer. Even if you aren\u2019t considering using Remitly consistently over time, taking advantage of its new customer promotions can be an easy way to potentially save money on a one-off transfer in its network.<\/p><h3>What are the ways I can send money abroad with Remitly?<\/h3><p>Remitly offers a wide range of delivery options in the UK that are dependent on your sending destination. Remitly\u2019s delivery methods include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Bank deposit.<\/strong> Funds will be sent directly to your recipient\u2019s bank account.<\/li><li><strong>Cash pickup.<\/strong> You can opt for the funds to be delivered to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/cash-pickup\">cash pickup<\/a> location. Just be sure that your recipient brings an ID that matches the name on the transfer.<\/li><li><strong>Mobile money.<\/strong> There is also the option to have funds delivered to a mobile wallet, such as GCash and PayMaya in the Philippines, HellowCash in Ethiopia and other similar options.<\/li><\/ul><h4>How to send a money transfer with Remitly<\/h4><p>You can send money quickly from your computer or the Remitly app in the UK by completing the following steps.<\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 1: Create a free account<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Register for an account with your email address. You will also need to provide your personal details and date of birth.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 2: Select country<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Choose your recipient\u2019s country and enter how much you\u2019re sending.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 3: Enter recipient's information<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Provide your recipient\u2019s name and contact information, including their mobile phone number. If you\u2019re sending a bank deposit, also enter your recipient\u2019s banking details.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 4: Choose your payment method<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Pay with your bank account, credit card or debit card.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 5: Confirm your transaction<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Click \u201cSend Money\u201d to complete your transfer.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Step 6: Check your mobile phone<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Remitly will send text updates on your transaction to your phone.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are Remitly\u2019s payment options?<\/h3><p>You can only make on-off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\">international money transfers<\/a> with Remitly in the UK, and you can pay using the following methods:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Debit or credit card.<\/strong> Funds are sometimes available in minutes but can be subject to a 3% fee charged by your credit card company if using a credit card.<\/li><li><strong>Bank account.<\/strong> Typical transfer speeds are three to five days, but these can also be subject to delays from bank holidays.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s\"><h3>How long does an international transfer with Remitly take?<\/h3><p>Transfer speeds will depend on the amount of fees you are comfortable paying and how quickly you need it to arrive.<\/p><p><strong>Express \u2013 as little as a few minutes<\/strong><br>If you pay for your transfer with a credit or debit card and select the Express option, your transfer could arrive in as little as a few minutes. However, you will pay a higher fee and your credit card provider could also charge you a cash advance fee, further increasing the cost of your total transfer.<br><strong>Economy \u2013 Up to five business days<\/strong><br>Remitly\u2019s Economy option is the cheaper of the two options. Transfers through Economy will be slower, but you\u2019ll almost always get a better exchange rate and fewer fees than with Express.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--shadow\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><div class=\"fin-text-blue aligncenter\"><p class=\"fin-text-blue aligncenter\">Transfers typically take<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1635812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/09\/imt-transfer-speed-icon.png\" alt=\"Clock icon for transfer speed\" width=\"65\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/09\/imt-transfer-speed-icon.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/09\/imt-transfer-speed-icon.png?fit=195 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h4 class=\"fin-text-blue aligncenter\">1 to 5 days<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><h3>How much can I send with Remitly?<\/h3><p>Remitly\u2019s transfer limits in the UK are based on the tier you\u2019re approved for. To progress through Remitly\u2019s tiers to higher maximums, you need to provide more personal information and an ID:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Tier 1.<\/strong> Send up to \u00a35,000 daily, \u00a315,000 monthly and \u00a350,000 every six months.<\/li><li><strong>Tier 2.<\/strong> Send up to \u00a325,000 daily, \u00a325,000 monthly and \u00a375,000 every six months.<\/li><li><strong>Tier 3.<\/strong> Send up to \u00a325,000 daily, \u00a325,000 monthly and \u00a3150,000 every six months.<\/li><li><strong>Custom tier.<\/strong> You can speak with a representative to discuss custom sending limits, depending on your needs.<\/li><\/ul><p>Please see the table below for what additional information is required to be approved for the higher tiers:<\/p><table class=\"luna-table\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th>Information needed<\/th><th>Tier 1<\/th><th>Tier 2<\/th><th>Tier 3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th>Full name<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Residential address<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Date of birth<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Government-issued photo ID<\/th><td><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Additional information on source of funds<\/th><td><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Additional information at request<\/th><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Is Remitly safe to use?<\/h3><p>Remitly safeguards your money in a variety of ways:<\/p><ul><li>Registering with regulatory agencies in the UK, Ireland, Canada and the US.<\/li><li>Protecting all transactions with 256-bit SSL encryption.<\/li><li>Monitoring accounts for suspicious activity manually and automatically.<\/li><li>Verifying new accounts to protect users from fraud.<\/li><li>Offering a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee if your transfer arrives late.<\/li><\/ul>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/arrow-link\\\/prod\\\/arrow-link.b54cdc282fcfbd8bdad2.css\"]}<\/script><h4>Want to compare Remitly with other services side-by-side?<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/remitly-vs-wise\">Remitly vs. Wise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/remitly-money-transfers\">Remitly vs. Western Union<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/international-money-transfers\/international-money-transfer-apps\">More on the best money transfer apps<\/a><\/p><h3>How are Remitly\u2019s reviews?<\/h3><p><strong>Ratings accurate as of 10 June 2022<\/strong><\/p><table class=\"luna-table\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th>Trustpilot score<\/th><td>4.1 out of 5, based on 35,123 customer reviews<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Monito<\/th><td>8.8 out of 10, staff reviewed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>If the country you want to send to is supported, Remitly is worth checking out. With its two-speed system, it makes the choice of speed versus fees a straightforward one. However, it is always a great idea to <a href=\"#comparisongo\" class=\"scroll\">compare your options<\/a> before making any transfer since you never know how much fees and exchange rates have changed.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Why did Remitly cancel my transaction?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Remitly may have cancelled your transaction for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p><ul><li>You had insufficient funds in your bank account to pay for the transaction.<\/li><li>Your account or transaction was flagged for suspicious activity.<\/li><li>The name on your account didn't match your payment details.<\/li><li>The recipient's bank refused the transaction.<\/li><\/ul><p>Contact Remitly support to find out the next steps needed to complete your transaction.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How does Remitly make money?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p> <\/p><p>Remitly makes money in two ways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> Remitly charges a fee to use its money transfer service.<\/li><li><strong>Mid-market markup:<\/strong> Remitly makes a small percentage on transfers by adding a margin to the mid-market rate.<\/li><\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What currencies can I send with Remitly?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Remitly transfers can be received in more than 100 countries, while users in over 15 countries can send transfers. You can <a href=\"#infobox\" class=\"scroll\">check out the full list here<\/a>, but the following are some of the most popular:<\/p><ul><li><strong>EUR<\/strong> Euro<\/li><li><strong>INR<\/strong> Indian rupee<\/li><li><strong>CNY<\/strong> Chinese yuan<\/li><li><strong>EGP<\/strong> Egyptian pound<\/li><li><strong>KES<\/strong> Kenyan shilling<\/li><li><strong>BDT<\/strong> Bangladeshi taka<\/li><li><strong>PHP<\/strong> Philippine peso<\/li><li><strong>PLN<\/strong> Polish zloty<\/li><\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What do I need to sign up for Remitly?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Sending money with Remitly will require the following documentation and information:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Contact information.<\/strong> Your full name and contact information are needed. If you're transferring money from your bank account, you'll also need your banking information.<\/li><li><strong>Proof of ID.<\/strong> A government-issued ID, such as a driver's licence or passport.<\/li><li><strong>Recipient information.<\/strong> Be prepared with your recipient's name and contact information. If you're transferring to a bank account, you'll also need their bank name, SWIFT code and account number.<\/li><li><strong>Payment method.<\/strong> A valid method of payment is necessary for all transfers. Online transfers can be paid for through a bank account, credit card or debit card. For in-person transfers, you can also pay with cash.<\/li><\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is a transfer with Remitly like?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Signing up with Remitly was straightforward and took us less than five minutes total. I had all of my information on hand and ready to go before signing up, including a photo of the front and back of my driver's licence. Here are some key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Did I have to interact with customer service?<\/strong> No, everything was done through the website automatically.<\/li><li><strong>How long did it take?<\/strong> The entire process took less than five minutes. It helped that I already had photos of the front and back of my driver's licence saved on my computer.<\/li><li><strong>What was unexpected?<\/strong> The rates offered to new customers are different than the standard rates offered by Remitly, so chances are your first transfer will be cheaper than future transfers.<\/li><\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How can I track my Remitly transfer?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>To track your Remitly transfer you'll need to log into your account or contact customer service by phone.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Online:<\/strong> To track your Remitly transfer online, log in to your account and look for the <strong>Transfer history<\/strong> section on the page. 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