Is MoneyGram or Remitly cheaper?

Today on a USD 1,000 transfer to INR, Remitly delivers 144 INR more than MoneyGram. The winner can flip on different corridors and amounts — always check the live comparison on the corridor page before transferring.

What's the main difference between MoneyGram and Remitly?

MoneyGram (Flat fee + rate markup): Global cash pickup network with 470,000+ agent locations — taken private by Madison Dearborn in 2023. Remitly (Tiered fee + rate markup): Cash pickup, mobile wallet, and bank deposit options with a price guarantee.

Which is faster, MoneyGram or Remitly?

For this corridor today, MoneyGram reports minutes and Remitly reports minutes. Speed depends on payment method and the recipient's bank — debit-card-funded transfers typically clear faster than ACH.

Which is safer, MoneyGram or Remitly?

Both are licensed money services businesses. MoneyGram is regulated in USA, UK, EU. Remitly is regulated in USA, UK, EU. As long as you transfer through their official site or app, both are safe to use.

Does MoneyGram or Remitly offer better exchange rates?

Right now, MoneyGram's rate is 93.9433 INR per USD and Remitly's rate is 93.9000. Rates change throughout the day — the best move is to compare the *recipient amount* (rate plus any margin minus fees), which is what the table above shows.

MoneyGram vs Remitly

Live fee, exchange rate and recipient amount comparison for USD → INR. Pros, cons and licensing in one view.

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Today's verdict for USD 1,000 → INR

Remitly wins by INR 144

Remitly delivers INR 93,900, compared with MoneyGram at INR 93,756. Verdicts can flip on different corridors and amounts — always check the live corridor page before transferring.

Flat fee + rate markup

Global cash pickup network with 470,000+ agent locations — taken private by Madison Dearborn in 2023.

Fee: USD 1.99
Rate: 93.9433
Speed: Minutes
Recipient gets: INR 93,756

Founded 1940

Dallas, TX, USA

Pros

Cash pickup at 350,000+ locations in 200 countries
Mobile app makes online transfers competitive
First-transfer promotional fees and discounts

Cons

Exchange rate margin is wider than digital-first MTOs
Cash-to-cash fees are notably higher
Limits and KYC checks can delay first transfer

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Tiered fee + rate markup

Winner today

Cash pickup, mobile wallet, and bank deposit options with a price guarantee.

Fee: Free
Rate: 93.9000
Speed: Minutes
Recipient gets: INR 93,900

Founded 2011

Seattle, WA, USA

Pros

Cash pickup at thousands of locations across India, the Philippines and LatAm
Price-lock guarantee — quoted rate honoured even if it moves
Strong mobile app, easy first-time setup

Cons

Exchange rate includes a markup
Express tier costs significantly more than Economy
Customer support response times can vary

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Side-by-side comparison

Spec	MoneyGram	Remitly
Fee model	Flat fee + rate markup	Tiered fee + rate markup
Headquarters	Dallas, TX, USA	Seattle, WA, USA
Founded	1940	2011
Status	Private (acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners, 2023)	Public (NASDAQ: RELY)
Live USD→INR fee	USD 1.99	Free
Live USD→INR rate	93.9433	93.9000
Recipient gets (USD 1,000)	INR 93,756	INR 93,900
Typical speed	Minutes	Minutes
Top corridors	USD→MXN, USD→PHP, USD→IND	USD→INR, USD→PHP, USD→MXN

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