Remitly vs Ria

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Is Remitly or Ria cheaper for sending money from the UK to India?

Remitly has usually been cheaper: it paid out more on 22 of the last 30 days, by £10.54 per £1,000 on average. On 11 November 2026, Remitly paid ₹444 more for £1,000 (Remitly ₹125,610, Ria ₹125,167).

What fees do Remitly and Ria charge for UK to India?

In our latest quotes for £1,000, Remitly charged £0.00 and Ria charged £0.00. Their exchange rates sat on average 0.78% above and 0.09% below the mid-market rate respectively, which is a cost on top of the fee.

How much more does a recipient in India get with the cheaper one?

On average £10.54 more per £1,000 sent over the last 30 days, and up to £23.71 on a single day. On 11 November 2026, Remitly paid ₹444 more for £1,000 (Remitly ₹125,610, Ria ₹125,167).

How often does the cheaper provider change between Remitly and Ria?

The lead changed 12 times in the last 30 days, and Remitly has led for the last 1 day. Check today's quotes before you send.

Guides for sending money to India

• How to Send Money to India from the UK: A Step-by-Step GuideSend money to India from the UK: today WorldRemit pays ₹126,279 for £1,000. Step-by-step guide plus every provider's real payout.
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