Remitly

Will I have to pay a remittance tax when sending money with Remitly?

No. Remitly transfers are not subject to the U.S. remittance tax. The 1% remittance tax applies to certain cash or cash-like transfers, not to digital money transfers like those sent with Remitly. When you send money using Remitly, you won’t be charged a remittance tax. If you’d like to learn more about how the remittance tax works and which transfers it applies to, you can read our [federal remittance tax guide](https://www.remitly.com/blog/money-transfer/federal-remittance-tax-guide/).

Why should I trust Remitly?

When sending money internationally, it’s important to trust that it will get there securely and on time.

Is Remitly safe?

Yes. Remitly is built with multiple levels of security at its core. We work with trusted global banking and payout providers. For a deeper look at how we protect your money and data, see our guide: [**How Remitly keeps you safe**](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/help/article/customer-safety).

How long does a money transfer usually take?

The delivery speed will depend on your transfer method, sending location, and receiving method.

How much money can I send per transfer?

The amount you can send per transfer depends on where you're sending from, and if we've been able to verify your identity. Since some receiving countries and delivery methods have additional restrictions, your sending amount could also be limited depending on where you send money. Here are our per-transfer sending limits for each country: - **Australia**: 45,000 AUD - **Canada**: 140,000 CAD - **Czech Republic**: 2,100,000 CZK - **Denmark**: 640,000 DKK - **Europe (Eurozone)**: 85,000 EUR - **Israel**: 80,000 ILS - **Japan**: 1,000,000.00 JYP - **Liechtenstein**: 80,000 CHF - **New Zealand**:

How much does it cost to send money with Remitly?

The cost of sending money to varies depending on the amount you're sending, the payment method, and the delivery option you choose. At Remitly, we strive to provide competitive exchange rates and low fees. When you sign up for Remitly, you may be eligible to receive a [new customer offer](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/help/article/first-transfer-promo) on your first transfer. For the most accurate pricing, we recommend visiting our website or app, where you can enter your transfer details to see the total cost.

Where can I send and receive money with Remitly?

You can use Remitly to transfer money to 175+ countries and territories worldwide, including [the Philippines](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/philippines), [India](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/india), [Mexico](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/mexico), and [over 40 African countries](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/landing/send-money-to-africa).

How do I receive money from Remitly?

Recipients can choose to receive money as a cash pickup, mobile money, home delivery, debit card deposit, or directly to a bank account, depending on where the recipient is located. It's important to let the sender know your preferred method when [requesting money](https://www.remitly.com/vn/en/receive-money). Your recipient doesn't need to sign up with Remitly to receive money. However, the sender must [create a Remitly account](https://www.remitly.com/us/en/help/article/sign-up) to send money. [Check out our guide to receiving money from Remitly.](https://www.remitly.com/help/article/receivi