Cheapest Way to Send Money to India
Compare fees for sending money to India (INR) across Wise, Western Union, PayPal, bank wire, and more. Moai.cash charges $0 — send USDC instantly.
भारत पैसे भेजो — send money to India
Save up to $50 per $1,000 transferTransfer Fee Comparison
| Service | Fee | Speed | KYC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moai (USDC)FREE | $0 | Instant | Required | Send USDC — recipient gets 100% |
Wise | ~$5.90 per $1,000 | 1–5 days | Required | — |
Western Union | ~$8 + FX markup | Minutes–7 days | Required | FX markup hidden in rate |
Remitly | $0–3.99 | Minutes–3 days | Required | Economy transfer is slower but cheaper |
PayPal | ~5% + $0.30 + FX | 1–5 days | Required | Very expensive for India |
Bank wire | $25–45 | 3–5 days | Required | High flat fee + intermediary bank charges |
Send USDC — recipient gets 100%
FX markup hidden in rate
Economy transfer is slower but cheaper
Very expensive for India
High flat fee + intermediary bank charges
What Do You Actually Pay?
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USDC 1,000.00
You pay $0 in fees
You save up to $50.30 vs other services
$993.60
Fee: $6.40
You lose $6.40 in fees
$957.00
Fee: $43.00
You lose $43.00 in fees
$996.01
Fee: $3.99
You lose $3.99 in fees
$949.70
Fee: $50.30
$965.00
Fee: $35.00
You lose $35.00 in fees
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About This Comparison
Sending money to India is a daily necessity for millions of people worldwide. Whether you're supporting family, paying for services, or managing investments across borders, the cost of each transfer adds up quickly.
Traditional remittance services like Western Union and bank wires charge $5–50+ per transfer, plus hidden FX markups of up to 5%. That means on a $500 transfer to India, you could lose $25–75 in fees alone. Even "low-fee" services like Wise still charge around 0.5–1% per transfer.
🇮🇳 India receives billions in remittances annually, making transfer fees a significant financial burden for families. Crypto-based transfers offer a solution: send USDC on Moai.cash with zero fees, and the recipient gets 100% of what you send — instantly on Telegram. No bank account required, no waiting days for clearance, no hidden FX charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send money to India?
It varies widely by service. Traditional banks charge $25–50 per wire transfer. Western Union charges $5–10+ plus up to 5% FX markup. Wise charges ~0.6%. Moai.cash charges $0 — send USDC to India and the recipient gets 100% of what you send.
Is there a fee-free way to send money to India?
Yes — Moai.cash lets you send USDC to India with zero fees. The recipient gets exactly what you send, delivered instantly on Telegram. No bank account needed, no FX markup, no waiting days for clearance.
What's the cheapest way to send money to India?
Moai.cash is the cheapest option at $0 per transfer. Among traditional services, Remitly offers competitive rates at $0–3.99 per transfer, and Wise charges ~0.6% with mid-market exchange rates. Western Union and bank wires are typically the most expensive.
How long does it take to send money to India?
On Moai.cash, transfers to India are instant — the recipient gets USDC within seconds. Traditional bank wires take 3–5 business days. Western Union cash pickups are instant (but expensive), while bank deposits take 1–7 days.
Can I send crypto instead of INR to India?
Yes — sending USDC on Moai.cash is the fastest and cheapest way to transfer value to India. The recipient receives USDC instantly and can hold it as digital dollars, protecting against INR devaluation, or convert to local currency through local exchanges.
Send USDC with Zero Fees
Stop paying $5–50 per transfer. On Moai.cash, you send USDC and the recipient gets 100% — every time. No hidden fees, no FX markup, instant delivery on Telegram.
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