Via20

Rate comparison guide

Compare money transfer rates and fees

Money transfer rate comparison should include more than the visible exchange rate. The useful comparison is the provider-published effective exchange rate after rate spread and transfer fees are reflected in the recipient amount.

Use Via20 when you want to compare the rate, fee, all-in cost, speed, payout method, and source label on the same screen.

Provider exchange rate Cost driver The displayed rate can differ from the midpoint rate and may include provider spread.
Transfer fee Cost driver Fixed and percentage fees vary by amount, payment method, payout method, promotion, and destination.
Recipient gets Cost driver The final delivered amount is the cleanest first-pass ranking metric.
Delivery timing Cost driver Instant and same-day options can cost more; compare the tradeoff against recipient gets.
Source label Cost driver Provider API, public quote page, scraped page, and configured adapter data should not be blended without disclosure.

Questions

What is the best way to compare money transfer rates?

Compare recipient gets, provider-published effective exchange rate, all-in cost, payout method, and delivery timing for the exact route and amount.

Why can the cheapest fee lose?

A low visible fee can be offset by a weaker exchange rate or extra funding/payout costs.

Does Via20 show live rates?

Via20 shows live or configured provider-published VET where the route and provider source support it, and labels the source type.