Sending Money Home
How Aurora’s diaspora families move money abroad — what to compare beyond the fee, corridor notes, and the live rate table.
Compare on total received
Rate, not just fee
A “zero fee” transfer can hide a marked-up exchange rate. Compare the amount the recipient actually gets, not the sticker fee.
Delivery method
Bank deposit, mobile wallet, or cash pickup — availability and pricing differ per corridor. Pick what your family can actually reach.
Speed vs cost
Instant delivery usually costs more than economy. For regular sends, slower rails often put noticeably more in your family’s hands.
Aurora’s remittance corridors
- MXN
Mexico
Largest corridor — competitive bank deposits + cash pickup; rate competition is fierce, compare daily.
- ETB
Ethiopia
Bank deposits to major banks; official vs informal rates differ — send via licensed providers only.
- VND
Vietnam
Strong digital rails — bank deposits and mobile options widely supported.
- PHP
Philippines
Mature corridor — bank deposit, mobile wallets and cash pickup all common.
- INR
India
High-volume corridor — bank deposit dominant; rates typically tight.
- KRW
South Korea
Bank wire dominant; check provider’s KRW support before quoting a rate.
- HNL
Honduras
Cash pickup heavily used — check pickup-network coverage in your family’s region.
- NPR
Nepal
Bank deposit + wallet rails growing; compare provider NPR support.
Corridors follow Aurora’s top countries of birth. Provider coverage changes — always price your specific send on the day.
Before you send
Which provider is cheapest?+
There is no fixed winner — pricing shifts daily and by amount. Price the same send on two providers the same morning and compare “recipient gets,” not the fee line.
Is cash pickup safe?+
Stick to licensed providers with a named pickup network (bank branches, retail partners). Share the tracking number only with the recipient.
Are there taxes or limits?+
Gifts to family are generally not taxable to the sender, but large amounts trigger reporting rules and providers cap sends. Ask your tax adviser for your case.
What about Venezuela / Eritrea / Somalia?+
Official rates in those corridors can diverge sharply from informal rates, and service coverage is thin — use only licensed providers and verify delivery terms before sending.