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WorldRemit alternatives

WorldRemit users often look for alternatives due to issues with delayed transfers, unclear exchange rates, and poor customer service. Alternatives like Remitly and MoneyGram offer quick and reliable transfers, while PayPal is an option for those prioritizing low fees for certain transactions.

Why users look for alternatives to WorldRemit

The alternatives

PayPal
4.8★ · 6,298,534 ratings · Free

PayPal offers a payment platform that can be used for sending money, and some users appreciate its business card which doesn't charge fees R52. It can be a quick way to send money with no fees in certain situations .

Better for: PayPal is better for users who prioritize low fees for sending money and those who are already integrated into the PayPal ecosystem for other transactions. However, users should be aware that the app can be slow to launch and navigate R58, and some report issues with accessing their balance or transferring funds to their bank R53R54.

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Remitly
4.9★ · 2,636,338 ratings · Free

Remitly is praised for being fast and secure, with money often available immediately R66R70. Users find it convenient for sending money to family, with generally lower costs than other services . It also offers expanded options for sending to mobile wallet users .

Better for: Remitly suits users who need quick and secure international money transfers, especially to countries like the Philippines and Mexico, where funds are often immediately available . It's also a good choice for those looking for lower transfer fees . However, some users have reported issues with customer service and account denials R65R67.

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Western Union
4.8★ · 1,276,318 ratings · Free

Western Union is described by some users as very effective, fast, safe, and reliable for sending money . Many appreciate that transfers are quick and that they can earn points for each send R83.

Better for: Western Union is better for users who value speed and reliability in their money transfers, and who appreciate loyalty programs like earning points . However, users should be aware that commissions can be high R79, the app interface can feel outdated and unresponsive R81, and there can be delays for certain destinations R82.

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Xoom
4.8★ · 1,200,751 ratings · Free

Xoom is seen by some as an easy-to-use and trustworthy app for sending money R94R97. It is described as fast and a great way to send money internationally R97.

Better for: Xoom is suitable for users who prioritize ease of use and speed for international money transfers R94R97. However, some users report that it has become expensive R95, has glitches with destination information R96, and can have issues with logging in or transactions .

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MoneyGram® Money Transfers App
4.9★ · 683,519 ratings · Free

MoneyGram is appreciated for making it easy to send money to friends and family, with money often flying fast to recipients R108R110. Users describe it as a reliable and secure money transfer service R112.

Better for: MoneyGram is a good option for users who need fast and reliable money transfers to family and friends R108R110R112. However, some users have experienced account closures without clear reasons R109, issues with fraud detection , and concerns about sharing personal data .

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Stick with WorldRemit if

You should stick with WorldRemit if you have had consistently positive experiences with fast and easy transfers, as some users praise its speed and ease of use once set up .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why do WorldRemit transfers get delayed?
WorldRemit transfers can experience delays, with some users reporting that money does not show up in the app or takes hours or days to be delivered, despite being advertised as minutes R3R16R19. Some users have also had funds deducted from their bank accounts but the money never reached its destination R10.
Is WorldRemit customer service helpful?
Many WorldRemit users report that customer service is unhelpful, with issues like agents being difficult to reach, providing useless information, or disconnecting chats R4R8R18R32. Some also mention encountering AI customer service that does not resolve their issues R32.
Are WorldRemit exchange rates competitive?
WorldRemit exchange rates are a point of concern for some users, who find it difficult to determine the exact amount transferred and believe the rates are not competitive compared to other services R4R26R46.
Why would WorldRemit suspend or deactivate an account?
WorldRemit has suspended or deactivated user accounts without providing a clear reason, even for long-time customers who claim to have done nothing wrong R6R30R48. Users report being told it's against policy to disclose the violated terms R48.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] WorldRemit 3/5 · GB Transfers don’t show: Sometimes transfers I make don’t show on the app and they delay to be delivered
  2. [R10] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Very Troubling: A deeply flawed service that takes money out of your account, but it never reaches its destination, it then makes it nearly impossible to trace what happened to it as you try to navigate through non-existent customer care. Avoid at all costs and use Wise or other services!
  3. [R16] WorldRemit 1/5 · US No Clear Disclosure: Be very careful when using for money transfer what is mentioned for transfers to arrive in minutes may mean hours or days.
  4. [R19] WorldRemit 5/5 · US Delayed: No longer real time as before. Had 2 failed remittances
  5. [R4] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Exchange rates: They make is very difficult to determine how much currency is transferred. This is the most basic reason for using a service like this. I suspect I will use another service. I contacted customer service and they were useless. They said I could only get that info from the app. If I could easily do that, I wouldn’t have needed to contact customer support.
  6. [R6] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Account suspended: Hello why has my account been suspended when I was trying to send money it declined and you debited the money from my bank account
  7. [R8] WorldRemit 1/5 · US It did not work for me: I needed to transfer money to a friend in another country so I opened an account. Once opened I received email confirmation that I was confirmed and ready to begin. I went through the process to transfer funds and received a message that the transaction was pending. I contacted an agent for assistance and it took 15 minutes for an agent to show up, and then they simply expl
  8. [R18] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Stole My Money, Worst Customer Service, Incompetent, Don't Trust: Do not use WorldRemit. They can't cancel my transaction. They can't pay my transaction. And the moron I was chatting with hung up on me and DEACTIVATED MY ACCOUNT. All they are capable of doing is giving out meaningless and insincere excuses and apologies. But they can't fix their broken system. You'd have better luck folding money
  9. [R26] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Exchange rates: Your exchange rates are not competitive… not encouraging to send money with low rates…
  10. [R46] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Totally marked down rates: Rates are totally lower compared to other transfer apps
  11. [R1] WorldRemit 1/5 · US lame: not clear for load - account balance available, i gonna delete
  12. [R12] WorldRemit 1/5 · US From Best to worst: WorldRemit was best now it’s going down, not good , make it harder to send money
  13. [R24] WorldRemit 1/5 · US System doesn't work: Tried multiple send and the system immediately cancels my money transfer
  14. [R52] PayPal 5/5 · US Awesome: The PayPal account is awesome there business card actually doesn’t charge any money compared to the net spend account or the credit card
  15. [R53] PayPal 3/5 · US Where’s my balance?: Every time I open PayPal I’m greeted by advertisements instead of my money. This is a payments app, not a shopping app. It shouldn’t take multiple taps to find my balance.. which I still don’t know where it is. That’s the most important part, not if I want to “sign up for PayPal credit card! Buy now pay later!”
  16. [R54] PayPal 1/5 · US Don’t use this app: I have money on my PayPal balance and it’s not letting me transfer it to my bank or spend it on apps I hate this stupid app
  17. [R58] PayPal 4/5 · US Takes too long to launch: Takes too long to launch the app, authenticate, etc. It just spins and spins. Speed it up please.
  18. [R65] Remitly 1/5 · US Horrible customer service: I would not recommend them based un their unprofessional and horrible customer service. Dont trust them with your money.
  19. [R66] Remitly 5/5 · US Excelente: Rápido y seguro
  20. [R67] Remitly 1/5 · US Unhappy: I called and gave them more information then originally asked for. Sent Government id, bank statement, answered questions. They denied service. I’m sure I gave more information than most do. It’s extremely hard to understand who ever you talk to. I spent a couple of hours on the phone and got no where. I bent over backwards and they said it was not enough. Good luck to the rest of you
  21. [R70] Remitly 5/5 · US Me encanta: Fácil y seguro
  22. [R79] Western Union 1/5 · US Están cobrando súper caras las comisiones de envío: Están cobrando súper caras las comisiones de envío vale la pena enviar mejor con remitly
  23. [R81] Western Union 3/5 · US Unresponsive: It seems like you may be experiencing some difficulty on the chrome browser. I got tired of waiting so I went to my app to complete the transaction
  24. [R82] Western Union 1/5 · US Money delay: I went to try and send money to Mexico which I have done before through western union but this time it said 0-4 business days so it wouldn’t let me know exactly when it would be available until after I made the transfer final. Then it let me know it would four flipping days. It didn’t give an option for any quicker time. If you need to send money to Mexico find another way because thi
  25. [R83] Western Union 5/5 · US Gracias: Siempre muy buen servicio Los envíos son mucho más fácil y rápidos
  26. [R94] Xoom 5/5 · US Nice app: Easy to use
  27. [R95] Xoom 3/5 · US Got expensive: Works perfect, but got expensive this year
  28. [R96] Xoom 2/5 · US Glitches: I tried multiple times to send to my friend in Ecuador, it would then say pickup is ready at banks in Philippines. Tried again, and then gave bank info in Nicaragua. The app offers no help or solutions to fix issue.
  29. [R97] Xoom 5/5 · US Wonderful: No, sincerely! What a great way to send money elsewhere when you need to. Thank you for existing!
  30. [R108] MoneyGram® Money Transfers App 5/5 · US Always the best: Money fly so fast to my family I really appreciate that a lot .
  31. [R109] MoneyGram® Money Transfers App 1/5 · US My ACCOUNT GOT CLOSED FOR NO REASON: Absolutely terrible service. MoneyGram closed my account for “identity verification issues” even though I had already verified my identity before and successfully sent money multiple times. They suddenly asked me to upload my ID again, and when their own system failed to verify a clear and valid ID, they blamed me and closed my account. Customer support was laz
  32. [R110] MoneyGram® Money Transfers App 5/5 · US Wonderful: I am so glad that MoneyGram has made it easy to send money to friends and family and other services through this app
  33. [R112] MoneyGram® Money Transfers App 5/5 · US Love this system: I been a customer for many years and it has never given me an issue❤️
  34. [R32] WorldRemit 1/5 · US AI Customer Service 👎👎: I made the mistake of using this app to make a transfer to Ghana. They are holding my funds in limbo. The phone customer service is AI. The chat keeps disconnecting. Terrible customer service. If you are a first time user try a different service.
  35. [R30] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Deactivated without a reason: I never been involved with anything remotely illegal, I am very careful not even a cent worth. I do not associate myself with shady people yet they decided to deactivate and refuse to tell me what policies was violated. Don’t trust this company
  36. [R48] WorldRemit 1/5 · US Deactivated for no reason: Have been a customer for years. I’m a person of integrity. Recently they deactivated my account for no reason. I have never done anything wrong but send money to friends and relatives. When I asked what terms and conditions I violated was told it’s against their policy to let me know

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store