InstaReM review

Founded in 2014 and based in Singapore, InstaReM is a multi-currency fintech. InstaReM is authorised and regulated by MAS, ASIC, FCA, which means customer money is safeguarded separately from company funds. It currently holds a Trustpilot score of 4.1 out of 5 from roughly 8,934 reviews, which we rate good.

On fees, InstaReM charges nothing upfront on the majority of corridors (from $0 to flat fee per corridor), but the bigger cost is usually the exchange-rate markup of 0.25% - 1% above mid-market, which is built into the rate rather than shown as a line item. Transfers run from a minimum of $1 up to $50,000 per transaction. In our own rate collection, across the 162 corridors we track for InstaReM, its exchange rate has averaged 0.78% from the mid-market rate.

Delivery speed is quoted at 1-3 business days, and the service reaches 60+ countries across 40+ currencies. You can fund a transfer by Bank Transfer and Debit Card, with money delivered via Bank Deposit. The mix of funding and payout options is a good guide to which corridors InstaReM handles best.

On the plus side: competitive rates for asia-pacific corridors, transparent fee structure and instapoints rewards program. That makes it a sensible choice for everyday international transfers. Worth keeping in mind: limited coverage outside asia-pacific and no cash pickup option.