Remitly review
Updated October 17, 2026 · VaultCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Remitly’s captured page presents an international money transfer service.
Key facts
- Best for
- Readers checking the captured source information about Remitly.
- Licence type
- Payment institution↗
- Payout methods
- Bank, Cash-pickup, Wallet↗
- Currencies
- 100↗
- Legal entity
- Remitly Europe Limited↗
- Headquarters
- Ireland↗
- Founded
- 2011↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre↗
- Official website
- remitly.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- The captured source states the provider or product information summarized here.
Cons
- The statement does not establish service availability for any particular transfer corridor.
Who it suits
- Readers looking for the limited background stated in the captured source.
Who should look elsewhere
- Senders based in countries outside the service's sending markets
- People who want a full bank account rather than a transfer tool
The company behind it
Remitly’s captured page presents an international money transfer service. The statement does not establish service availability for any particular transfer corridor.
Licensed in the markets it serves
The business says it is licensed and regulated and that it meets regulatory standards across the countries where it operates. That means its transfer activity sits under oversight in each market, rather than under one blanket rulebook. Customers can read this as a commitment to rules that differ from place to place. Licensing is one step among many, so it helps to understand which local authority covers the particular service being used.
Layered protection for private details
Multiple levels of security are built into the service, with the aim of keeping personal information private during each transfer. Protection runs from the start of a transfer through to delivery, rather than only at one stage. Senders still benefit from being careful with their own details and from watching for unfamiliar requests, because security works well when both sides play a part. Keeping an eye on each transfer adds another layer of reassurance.
Reaching recipients in many places
Transfers can reach recipients across a wide range of countries, which makes the service useful for families with ties in several places. Speed is a central part of the offer, with the goal of getting money to recipients quickly. Actual timing depends on the destination and the route chosen for the transfer, so senders should allow for that variation when planning urgent payments. Senders who track progress can plan around any delay with less stress.
Sending from a phone across borders
The service is designed for people whose lives span more than one country, from sending help home to paying for things abroad. Most sending is handled from a phone, which keeps transfers easy to start at any time. Money can be sent for occasions both large and small, so the same tool covers regular family help and single needs without extra steps. Routine sending from a phone fits neatly into a busy week.
How Remitly compares
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Where Remitly is available
- Available
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
- Licence in Ireland
- Central Bank of Ireland, checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in United States
- New York State Department of Financial Services (NMLS No. 1028236), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Ireland
- IE_CBI (PSD_PI IE_CBI!C185081), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can people send money from?+
Senders can use the service from a long list of countries across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania, including several in the Nordic region and the Baltics. The range of sending markets is wide, although each country's rules still apply. Anyone outside those markets should check whether the service is open to them before planning a transfer.
Is the service safe to use?+
Yes, the service is built with multiple levels of protection at its core. These measures aim to keep personal information private, and it meets regulatory standards across the countries where it operates. Senders who want to be extra careful can still watch for scam messages that ask for quick payments.
Can someone send money to a family member who lives in another country?+
Yes, the core use is sending money to family members living abroad, whether for regular help or an unexpected need. The service covers transfers to many countries, and the speed of delivery depends on the route. Anyone sending to a new recipient should double check the details before confirming the transfer.
Which company operates Remitly?+
Remitly is operated by Remitly Europe Limited. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Remitly based?+
Remitly is based in Ireland. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Remitly founded?+
Remitly was founded in 2011. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
How can I contact Remitly support?+
Remitly offers support through Help-centre. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- euclid.eba.europa.eu/register/downloads/PSDMD/20260926/do... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licence type, Licences
“EntityCode=IE_CBI!C185081; EntityType=PSD_PI; ENT_NAM=Remitly Europe Limited”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remitly checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Currencies, Founded, Payout methods
“allowed people in 30 countries to carry out transfers of money in approximately 100 currencies to 170 countries, as of July 2024”
- remitly.com/us/en/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Get help with USD exchange rates”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Transfer fee, Exchange rate markup, Delivery time.