Remittances
Receive Money: Country Guides (2026)
Pick the destination country. Each guide covers delivery methods, inflow stats, regulations, and the top corridors sending money in.
9 countries
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India
INR
Inflow: $129 billion (2024) — World's #1 remittance recipient
Philippines
PHP
Inflow: $36.1 billion (2023) — 3rd largest remittance recipient globally
Mexico
MXN
Inflow: $63.3 billion (2023) — 2nd largest remittance recipient globally
Pakistan
PKR
Inflow: $27 billion (2023)
Bangladesh
BDT
Inflow: $22.0 billion (2023) — 7th largest remittance recipient globally
Nepal
NPR
Inflow: $11.0 billion (2023) — among world's most remittance-dependent economies (~25% of GDP)
Sri Lanka
LKR
Inflow: $5.9 billion (2023) — over 6% of GDP
Nigeria
NGN
Inflow: $20.5 billion (2023) — Africa's largest remittance recipient
Vietnam
VND
Inflow: $14.0 billion (2023) — top 10 remittance recipient globally
How recipients can get the most from every transfer
The delivery method matters almost as much as the provider. Bank deposits, mobile wallets, and cash pickupeach carry different fees, speeds, and availability depending on the destination country. In India, UPI and bank transfers are instant and free on the receiving end. In the Philippines, GCash delivery avoids the receiving bank's inward remittance fee entirely.
Many recipients lose money without realising it. A receiving bank may charge $5–$15 per inward transfer, and if the sender used a SWIFT wire, an intermediary bank may have already deducted $10–$25 in transit. Fintech providers like Wise and Remitly bypass SWIFT entirely, delivering directly through local payment rails so the full amount arrives.
Each country guide above breaks down which delivery methods are available, which providers serve that corridor, and the cheapest option based on live data. For a data-driven look at how much the delivery method affects total cost, see our study comparing 15 providers across 10 corridors.
To compare providers for a specific corridor right now, head to the live rate comparison and enter your sending and receiving currencies.