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How to Set Up Your First Transfer with Remitly
If you want to send money to someone through Remitly, the process is simple and quick. Here's how to get started:
Setting Up Your Transfer
It only takes a few minutes to set up your first transfer with Remitly. Just follow these steps:
Download Remitly app from the App Store or google play store on your smart phone or you can process directly from the official website itself
1. Start the Transfer Process
- Sign in to the Remitly app or Remitly.com.
- Select "Get Started" on the app or "Send Money" if you're using your web browser.
2. Choose Transfer Amount & Delivery Method
- Enter the amount you want to send. Remitly will automatically display the amount your recipient will receive in their local currency.
- Choose a delivery method. If you chose Bank Deposit as your delivery method, enter some information about your recipient's bank account. If you selected Cash Pickup, choose a pickup location that's convenient for your recipient. If you chose a different delivery option, you might be asked for their email address or other details.
- Enter information about your recipient, including their name and phone number if you want them to be notified when the transfer arrives.
3. Complete Your Profile
- Enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID, along with your phone number and address.
- Enter your date of birth. Make sure you enter the correct date as it appears on your ID, as it may be needed to verify your identity later.
- Choose your payment method. Enter your bank account information, credit or debit card details, or other payment method.
4. Final Steps
- Review the transfer summary to make sure everything is correct, including the estimated arrival date.
- If you need to make any changes, select "Edit" next to the information you want to update.
- When you're ready to send the transfer, select "Send Money."
- Wait for the transfer to process. Make sure you stay on the processing screen until the next page loads, as additional information or corrections may be needed. When you see the confirmation screen, your transfer is complete.
It’s that easy!
Why Choose Remitly?
- Competitive and transparent fees
- Money arrives in as little as a few minutes
- Real time updates via email, push notifications, and text messages to keep up with the status of your transfer
- Thousands of locations for sending money home, including mobile wallets, bank deposits, and cash pickups
- 256-bit encryption to protect your financial data
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
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