The cost of sending money abroad varies dramatically by country — not just because of exchange rates, but because of regulations, available providers, and payment infrastructure. A transfer from the UAE to India can cost as little as 0.3% with the right provider, while the same amount from the US might cost 0.6–1.2% due to different fee structures and compliance costs.

Each country guide above breaks down: which providers are licensed and available, the top corridors by volume, the cheapest provider for each corridor based on live data, and any regulatory quirks (like India's LRS limits or Australia's AFSL requirements) that affect your options.

The single biggest mistake senders make is using their bank. Across every country we track, bank wires cost 3–6% more than fintech alternatives — that's $30–$60 lost on every $1,000 sent. Providers like Wise, Remitly, and Instarem use local payment rails instead of SWIFT, cutting out intermediary bank fees entirely.

For a deep dive into the actual cost differences, see our data study comparing 15 providers across 10 corridors, or jump straight to the live rate comparisonto see today's rates for your corridor.