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    The Friday number: 300 pounds to Pakistan this week

    On 300 pounds sent from the UK to a Pakistan bank account this Friday morning, the gap between the sharpest regular app and the worst named one came to about £11.94, quietly taken in the exchange rate. Here is who delivered what, one month after the scheme that made these transfers look free was withdrawn.

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    Your Nigeria transfer: what the new settlement rule actually changed

    Your Saturday transfer to Nigeria has not changed. The new central bank settlement rule sits behind the scenes at the apps you already use. Here is what it does, why it exists, and what could still turn into something you feel.

  • The Friday number: 300 pounds to Kenya this week

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    The Friday number: 300 pounds to Kenya this week

    On 300 pounds sent from the UK to Kenya this Friday morning, the gap between the best app and the worst named app came to about £14.72, hidden in the exchange rate. Here is who delivered what.

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    Who sees your name when you send money

    What the receiver actually sees when money lands from Wise, Lemfi, Remitly, WorldRemit, Sendwave, Taptap, Xoom, Western Union, Revolut and Skrill.

  • The Friday number: 300 pounds to the Philippines this week

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    The Friday number: 300 pounds to the Philippines this week

    On 300 pounds sent from the UK to a Philippines bank account this Friday morning, the gap between the best app and the worst named app came to about 8 pounds 30, quietly taken in the exchange rate. Here is who delivered what.

  • The Friday number: 200 pounds to Nigeria this week

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    The Friday number: 200 pounds to Nigeria this week

    On 200 pounds sent from the UK to Nigeria this Tuesday, the gap between the best app and the worst came to about 5 pounds 60, taken quietly in the exchange rate. Here is who delivered what.