The Zilli blog
Smarter ways to send money home.
Plain guides on fees, timing, safety, and getting money to family without the guesswork. No jargon, no sales pitch.
June 22, 2026 · 5 min read
How to spot hidden fees when you send money abroad
Most of what you pay to send money is hidden in the exchange rate, not the upfront fee. Here is how to find the real cost before you hit send.
Read →June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
The exchange rate markup is the fee you don't see
Zero-fee transfers are rarely free. The cost moves into the exchange rate. Here is how the markup works and how to measure it.
Read →June 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Cash pickup or bank transfer: which is better for your family?
Cash pickup and bank deposit each fit different situations. Here is how to choose based on speed, access, and what your family actually uses.
Read →June 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How long should an international money transfer take?
Some transfers land in minutes, others sit for days. Here is what actually drives the timing and what a normal wait looks like.
Read →May 25, 2026 · 4 min read
A five-minute checklist before you send money home
A short pre-send routine that catches the mistakes that cost money or delay a transfer: wrong details, bad rates, and avoidable fees.
Read →May 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your transfer gets stuck, and what to do about it
A pending transfer usually isn't lost. Here are the common reasons money sits, and the steps that get it moving again.
Read →May 11, 2026 · 5 min read
How to talk about money with family back home
Sending money home carries more than money. A few honest habits keep the support steady and the relationship easy.
Read →May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Digital wallet or cash: what your family actually wants
Wallets are growing fast, but cash still rules in many homes. Here is how to pick the payout that fits the person receiving.
Read →April 27, 2026 · 5 min read
How to keep your money safe when you send it abroad
Most transfer scams rely on speed and pressure. A few simple habits protect your money and the people you support.
Read →April 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Remittances 101: the words every sender should know
A plain-language glossary of the terms that show up when you send money abroad, so the fine print stops being fine print.
Read →Moving money should feel like sending a text.
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