WORLD MONEY CENTER

Research & intelligence

Evidence first.
Perspective follows.

A compact research desk with primary sources, observation dates and clear limits. Reviewed 13 November 2026.

Q3 2025
Historical benchmark

The cost of sending money still needs context.

The World Bank reported an average cost of 6.36% for a US$200 remittance in Q3 2025. It combines fee and exchange-rate cost in a standardised observation. A global average cannot tell you the price of a particular route, transfer size or payment method.

Our interpretation: Use it to understand the importance of total cost; get a fresh route-specific quote before acting.

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Product overview
Infrastructure

International payments extend beyond a transfer app.

Wise Platform describes infrastructure for banks, financial institutions and enterprises. Its product categories illustrate how sending, receiving and account services can sit within other financial products.

Our interpretation: A directory should distinguish the service provider from the infrastructure behind the service.

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4 Nov 2026
Company strategy

A wider set of needs around cross-border money.

Remitly’s third-quarter release describes an expanding financial-services scope for people and businesses. This is a company strategy statement, not evidence that every product is available everywhere.

Our interpretation: Look at product eligibility and local terms rather than assuming global availability.

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6 Nov 2025
Company strategy

Digital access and physical access can coexist.

Western Union’s Beyond strategy connects a digital-first direction with its retail network and broader financial-services ambitions. Plans remain subject to execution and local requirements.

Our interpretation: Compare the recipient’s access needs as carefully as the sending experience.

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Editorial method: primary sources take priority. Dates describe the source or data observation, not a live feed. Company plans are attributed to the company. Our implications are editorial interpretation. No market forecasts or provider rankings are presented.