Digital Remittance Global Market Report 2024

The digital remittance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $21.85 billion in 2023 to $25.02 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the historical period can be ascribed to the trends of globalization and heightened migration, the proliferation of the internet and digital connectivity, increased adoption of mobile devices and smartphones, the advent of online banking, and the rise of fintech platforms. Additionally, there has been a demand for swifter and more convenient methods of money transfer.

The digital remittance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.26 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory changes facilitating digital transactions, the evolution of secure online payment gateways, the adoption of central bank digital currencies, the creation of low-cost and scalable digital payment solutions, the upsurge in the utilization of cryptocurrency for remittances, the development of instant and real-time cross-border payment systems, and the expansion of remittance-as-a-service (RaaS) models. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in payment systems, the integration of blockchain for secure and transparent transactions, the incorporation of artificial intelligence in remittance services, the integration of biometric authentication in remittance services, and the application of machine learning.

The anticipated growth in the digital remittance market is expected to be propelled by a rising number of international transactions. International money transactions involve the direct payment of money to an individual's or company's overseas bank account, facilitated through banks, international money transfer services, online platforms, or specific agents. Digital remittances offer quicker and more efficient transfers, utilizing new money movement networks and, in many cases, bypassing correspondent banking movements. For example, the World Bank, a US-based international financial institution, predicts that officially registered money transfers sent to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will increase by 4.2% in 2022 to reach $630 billion. Hence, the growth of the digital remittance market is driven by the rising number of international transactions.

The growing penetration of mobile and internet services is expected to further drive the growth of the digital remittance market. Mobile and internet penetration denotes the widespread accessibility and usage of mobile devices and internet services within a specific population or geographic area. Digital remittances enable quick and secure money transfers through mobile devices and the internet, transforming the traditional remittance process. For instance, as of the beginning of 2022, there were 71.8 million mobile connections in the UK, representing a 3.8% (or around 2.6 million) increase over 2021, according to Uswitch Limited, a UK-based financial conduct authority. Additionally, Demand Sage, a US-based Google Sheets-based revenue operations platform, projects that there will be 5.3 billion internet users worldwide as of 2023, with over 65% of the world's population having internet access. This number is expected to reach 6.54 billion by 2025. Consequently, the rising penetration of mobile and internet services is a driving force for the digital remittance market.


Digital remittance market is witnessing a significant trend of product innovation. Leading players in the digital remittance sector are actively engaged in introducing novel products and solutions to maintain their market positions. For example, in June 2023, Velmie, a US-based financial technology provider, introduced its white-label international remittance software, a platform designed for international money transfers. This solution promises to expedite and reduce the cost of international transactions compared to traditional cross-border payment methods. Velmie's cloud-native software, known for its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and scalability, empowers clients to launch their own products within an average span of three months. Featuring an innovative currency translation engine fueled by real-time market data and revenue optimization algorithms, the system currently supports over 38 global currencies.

Major companies in the digital remittance market are concentrating on delivering digital services, particularly digital remittance services, to facilitate smooth digital remittances and gain a competitive advantage. Digital remittance service, a secure and efficient electronic platform for cross-border money transfers, is a key focus. For instance, in July 2023, TNG Digital Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based e-wallet operator, introduced GOremit, a digital remittance service integrated within the Touch 'n Go eWallet, enabling users to securely send money. Senders undergo electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification and can opt for fund transfers to the recipient's bank account, local eWallet, or cash pick-up points, with recipients typically receiving funds within 15 minutes. The service presently supports e-wallets such as bKash, GCash, and PayMaya, with plans for expanding partnerships in the future.

In August 2022, Remitly, a US-based online remittance service provider, acquired Rewire for $80 million. This strategic acquisition aims to deepen Remitly's connections with clients, enhance convenience and flexibility, and leverage additional capacity and expertise by integrating Rewire's product development and engineering teams. Rewire, based in Israel, is a digital remittance fintech company.

Major companies operating in the digital remittance market report are Remitly Inc., Citigroup Inc., American Express Company, PayPal Holdings Inc., Mastercard Inc., Western Union Holdings Inc., MoneyGram International Inc., Ria Money Transfer, Wise Payments Limited, WorldRemit Corp., Flywire Payments Corporation, OzForex Limited., Xoom Corporation, GoCardless Ltd., Nium Pte. Ltd., Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd, PaySend, OrbitRemit Limited, Taptap Send, TransferGo Ltd., CurrencyFair, Currencycloud, Pangea Money Transfer, Azimo Ltd., Remitbee, InstaReM Pvt. Ltd., Digital Wallet Corporation, SingX Pte Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the digital remittance market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital remittance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital remittance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary categories of digital remittance include inward digital remittance and outward digital remittance. Inward digital remittance ensures the secure transfer of funds from an overseas account to a domestic one through bank-to-bank transactions. This method serves as a financial safeguard for less affluent nations. The channels facilitating these transactions encompass banks, money transfer operators, online platforms, and other avenues. The diverse user base for digital remittances includes migrant laborers, individuals, small businesses, and other entities.

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The digital remittance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing digital remittance from banks digital remittance and digital money transfer operators. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).


The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.