Comparison
BOSS Money vs Remitly: Fees, Rates & Speed Compared
BOSS Money ahead on USD → PHP, USD → NGN; Remitly on USD → MXN.
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BOSS Money
Won 2 of 3 routes here
3.5
Remitly
Won 1 of 3 routes here
4.6BOSS Money and Remitly both quote 3 of our sample routes. Widest: USD → PHP at $500, where BOSS Money pays ₱694.94 more (2.29%). Closest: USD → MXN, 0.03% apart.
Live comparison: BOSS Money vs Remitly across popular corridors
Recipient payout route by route, BOSS Money against Remitly, from collected quotes (not guaranteed).
| Corridor | BOSS Money | Remitly | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD → INR($1,000) | — | ₹96,484.10 | N/A |
| GBP → EUR(£1,000) | — | €1,166.82 | N/A |
| USD → PHP($500) | ₱31,099.81 | ₱30,404.87 | BOSS Money (+₱694.94) |
| USD → MXN($1,000) | MX$18,062.97 | MX$18,067.92 | Remitly (+MX$4.95) |
| GBP → PKR(£500) | — | ₨181,297.60 | N/A |
| USD → NGN($200) | ₦268,200.61 | ₦267,376.03 | BOSS Money (+₦824.58) |
Key differences between BOSS Money and Remitly
**Measured on 3 routes**: BOSS Money paid more on USD → PHP, USD → NGN; Remitly on USD → MXN. Median gap 0.31%.
**Only one offers**: Remitly — mobile money.
BOSS Money vs Remitly: Feature comparison
| Feature | BOSS Money | Remitly |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 (Good) | 4.6/5 (Excellent) |
| Fee structure | $0-$4.99 depending on corridor | From $0 to $3.99 per transfer |
| Exchange rate markup | 1% - 3% above mid-market | 0.5% - 2% above mid-market |
| Transfer speed | Minutes to 3 days | Minutes to 3-5 days |
| Supported countries | 50+ | 100+ |
| Supported currencies | 20+ | 40+ |
| Max transfer | $6,000 | $300,000 |
| Delivery methods | Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet | Bank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Money, Home Delivery |
| Regulators | FinCEN | FinCEN, FCA |
Pros and cons
BOSS Money: 3 pros, 3 cons · Remitly: 5 pros, 3 cons
Verdict: BOSS Money or Remitly?
Cost winner: BOSS Money
Largest margin ₦824.58, USD → NGN at $200; median 0.31%.
BOSS Money vs Remitly: your questions
Is BOSS Money or Remitly cheaper for international transfers?
BOSS Money, on 2 of 3 routes — ₦824.58 more on a $200 USD → NGN transfer. Remitly led on USD → MXN.
Where do BOSS Money and Remitly differ most?
USD → PHP: 2.29% apart. The narrowest is USD → MXN at 0.03%.
Does BOSS Money or Remitly charge a transfer fee?
Margins aside, BOSS Money quoted no fee on 2 of 3 routes and Remitly on 2.