How to Build Your Own Remitly
Replace Remitly with a custom build. Send or Transfer Money Online with Remitly
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 20 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features
Compliance(3 features)
Verify customer identity to determine sending limits and eligibility
Transfers are not subject to U.S. remittance tax as they are digital money transfers
Set maximum amounts per transfer based on sending country and identity verification
Pricing(3 features)
Provide competitive USD exchange rates and currency conversion rates
Offer low fees for money transfers across various corridors
Display total cost and delivery time before sending a transfer with no hidden fees
Platform(2 features)
Smartphone application available on App Store and Google Play Store for sending money
Web-based interface accessible via browser on tablet, laptop, or computer
Content(1 features)
Informational blog content covering remittance taxes, exchange rates, immigration topics, and citizenship
Core Transfer(1 features)
Transfer money to 100+ currencies across 170+ countries and territories
Delivery Options(1 features)
Choose delivery method including bank account, mobile wallet, cash pickup, home delivery, or debit card deposit depending on recipient location
Information(1 features)
Display current exchange rates for popular currency pairs before sending
Monitoring(1 features)
Track all money transfers in real-time through website and app with transfer history
Cost Calculator
Pricing data not available for Remitly. Check their website for current pricing.