Sending Money

Five signs you're getting a bad exchange rate

A few quick checks before you hit send.

May 15, 2026 1 min read Updated Jun 24, 2026
Five signs you're getting a bad exchange rate

The advertised fee is rarely the whole story — the exchange rate is where most of the cost hides.

The short version

Compare the rate you're offered against the mid-market rate you'll find on any search engine. The gap is your real cost.

If the provider won't show you the rate before you commit, that's a red flag. Transparency should be the default.

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