Bitcoin remittances and other virtual currencies are increasingly being used to transfer money from one person to another. Whether it is for retail purposes or for personal payments, there is no doubt that the cost of sending money is just too high.
Source: World Bank's December 2018 report on global trends for remittance prices.
For example, Indians paid 2.3 billion dollars to send money last year alone. As one of the biggest remittance recipient countries in the world, surely a better alternative must be found.
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most expensive place to send money to, where the average cost is 9.4 percent.
Using bitcoin remittances services could help lower this cost and make it possible for migrants and workers in foreign countries to send money to their families without worrying about high fees. It is already becoming quite popular as a way to transfer money.
Read more here: Over $2.3 Billion Was Paid In Money Transfer Fees In India Last Year – Would Use Of Bitcoin Bring Down Costs?