Remitly vs Ria

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

Ria has usually been cheaper: it paid out more on 27 of the last 30 days, by £4.65 per £1,000 on average. On 11 November 2026, Ria paid ₨3,675 more for £1,000 (Remitly ₨365,550, Ria ₨369,225).

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

In our latest quotes for £1,000, Remitly charged £0.00 and Ria charged £0.00. Their exchange rates sat on average 0.62% below and 0.16% below the mid-market rate respectively, which is a cost on top of the fee.

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

On average £4.65 more per £1,000 sent over the last 30 days, and up to £11.26 on a single day. On 11 November 2026, Ria paid ₨3,675 more for £1,000 (Remitly ₨365,550, Ria ₨369,225).

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

The lead changed 6 times in the last 30 days, and Ria has led for the last 2 days. Check today's quotes before you send.

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