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International Money Transfer: How to Do It

Remitly* is RCU’s third-party preferred partner for international money movement for personal accounts, allowing you to send funds to more than 170 countries and territories. It is a low-cost alternative to wires. To get started, simply sign up to create your Remitly account, or log in to RCU digital banking and follow the steps below.

Ways to send money

  • Funds can be sent to bank accounts, a cash pick-up location, mobile money accounts, and in some locations, even home delivery. You have the option to expedite delivery.

Payment method and fees

  • You can use several payment sources with Remitly including debit or credit card, or by account number through ACH (automated clearing house) electronic transfer
  • The fees will be disclosed before you send the funds. Based on how you want the funds to be sent, you control the associated fees. These fees are typically lower than wire fees and may range from $3.99-$7.99. Please see Remitly’s page for full details

Visit the Remitly website to determine whether this service meets your needs.

Note: RCU has no control over Remitly’s website or any results that may come from using their service. All payment servicing, questions, research, disputes, and limits are managed solely by Remitly.

Money transfers are a convenient way to send and receive money. That's why scammers often use these methods to trick people into giving them money. Please be aware of common scams before sending money. Transferring money is like sending cash—once it’s gone, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get money back.

If you have any questions regarding the servicing of your Remitly account, please contact them directly, 24/7 at (844) 604-0924 or via their site.

Mobile

If you're using a mobile device, follow the steps below. For computers, go to the desktop steps

From the bottom menu, tap on Move Money

Remitly on mobile, step 1

On the following screen, select International Transfers.

Remitly on mobile, step 2

Desktop

If you're using a computer, follow the steps below. For mobile devices, go to the mobile steps

Select Move Money and then International Transfers from the top menu.

Sending money internationally on desktop, step 1

**Certain restrictions apply. Remitly is a third-party preferred partner for international money movement. Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has no control over Remitly’s website or any results that may be obtained from using their service. Redwood Credit Union disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damages or other harm, whether to you or to third parties, resulting from your use of Remitly’s service. Remitly services are only available through personal accounts, business accounts are excluded from use of this service. Any questions or complaints about Remitly’s service should be directed to Remitly.