Remitly

Remitly, cross-border payments for individuals and businesses

Remitly is a regulated cross-border payments company, founded in 2011, that offers international money sending and receiving through its mobile app and website. The company presents itself as a platform built for people with lives across borders, and its proposition revolves around speed, fee transparency, and transaction security.

According to data published by the company itself, more than 9.6 million customers use its services each quarter, and in 2025 it processed $75 billion in transfers. Its destination network spans over 175 countries and it maintains a stated platform uptime of 99.99%.

International money sending

The main service allows you to send money abroad for personal and business needs. The company states that transfers are delivered quickly and that users can review the amount sent, the amount the recipient receives, the fee, and the total before confirming the transaction. Sending coverage reaches over 175 countries.

Remitly operates from a set of sending countries that includes the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Receiving funds and paying professionals

The platform is also designed to receive money from abroad. Funds can arrive in a bank account, a mobile wallet, or a cash pickup location, with availability in over 130 countries. In certain countries, recipients can also hold and spend digital dollars (USDC) using a debit card.

For business use, Remitly Business allows you to pay teams, vendors, contractors, and partners in over 170 countries, with transparent pricing and defined delivery timelines. Freelancers can request and receive international payments directly from the app. The company supports payments via bank account, debit card, credit card, and other methods.

Security, regulation, and support

Remitly presents itself as an authorized and supervised entity in the countries where it operates, subject to applicable regulatory standards. The company states that it applies multiple levels of security to protect personal data and works with global banking and payment providers to ensure money reaches its destination; if the committed timeframe is not met, it refunds the fees.

Customer support is available in 18 languages. The company notes that product availability may vary by jurisdiction and is subject to change, and that it does not constitute an offer or solicitation where Remitly or its affiliates are not authorized.

Mobile app and ratings

Transactions are mainly carried out through the iOS and Android app, although transfers can also be made from a browser. At the time of analysis, the App Store listing showed 4.9 stars with over 4.2 million ratings, and the Google Play listing 4.8 stars with over 1.4 million. The company notes that ratings correspond to all countries and regions and may vary by location and device.

Editorial content and resources

Remitly maintains its own blog, Beyond Borders, with articles on migration and financial topics. Published content includes a guide on the U.S. federal taxation of remittances in 2026, a comparison between Remitly and Wise for transfers to India from the United States, information on changing the address on a permanent resident card, and an explanation of dual citizenship.

Corporate information

The company operates under the name Remitly, Inc. and is licensed as a money transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services, in addition to holding equivalent authorizations in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Its NMLS number is 1028236. The company states that its headquarters is in Seattle, Washington.

Location and contact

401 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA, 98101, USA