Do you work as a freelancer in Pakistan and one of your clients wants to make a payment via Remitly? This article will guide you through how Remitly works and why it is one of the best payment options in 2026.
Remitly is an international money transfer service that allows people to send money directly to another’s bank account.Remitly is not a wallet like PayPal or Payoneer.With Remitly the client transfers this money from his/her account to your local bank in Pakistan.Remitly does not come with any middleman, platform or complicated setup.
My Personal Experience with Remitly
Being a freelancer myself, it is important for me to share my personal experience with Remitly so you have a reference on how to deal with Remitly.I had a delayed payment of one or two days through Remitly.
I have to admit, I was a bit worried as for whether the money will arrive or not.
But then, I contacted Remitly’s help center and honestly speaking the level of support that Remitly provided was astonishing.The support team responded fast and clear explanation of what was going on with my transfer.
Good people and excellent service.!
After that payment, all the following payments through Remitly came smoothly; some arrived within a hours and some the same day.
Once Remitly’s system knows your account it is all smooth sailing !
Why Remitly is Great for Freelancers
‣Direct Bank Transfer
‣The biggest advantage that Remitly offers is the direct bank transfer to your Pakistani bank account.
‣You don’t need to sign up for an account for any platform or withdraw money somewhere as Remitly does it all directly to your bank.
‣You client sends it, it arrives in your bank.. Clean.
‣Low Fees
‣Something I personally love about Remitly is how low the percentage that Remitly deducts is.
‣Compared to other services, Remitly’s fees are way lower.
That means more money for you and less for the platform, which is always a good sign especially if you are a beginner and every penny counts.
Supports International Banks
Remitly is compatible with most international banks.
So, whether your client is in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia or any European country, they most probably can use Remitly to pay you.
No Platform Account Needed
Unlike Payoneer or Wise, you don’t need to sign up for an account to receive money.
Your client sends the money from his/her part. It comes directly to your bank account.
Is Remitly is safe or not ?
It is extremely Safe & helpful for freelancers in Pakistan since setting up a payment account is a bit of a hassle.Remitly’s standout points are its direct bank transfer to your Pakistani bank account and its low fees.Once you recieve your payment the level of satisfaction will propably rise and then the payment method issue will be solved.
For a freelancer, Remitly is a great service.
How to Receive Money Through Remitly
The process is quite simple.You only need to share your bank details with your client.They include your bank name, Account number , Swift code and your IBAN number.
Your client goes to Remitly and provides the details that you shared and sends you the money.The money arrives in your bank account within a hours to two days, depending on the transfer.Make sure your bank account details are correct before sharing them with a client.Any error in your account number or IBAN may result in a declined transfer or delayed arrival.
Final Thoughts
Remitly is an affordable way to receive international payments as a freelancer in Pakistan.Remitly’s low fees, simple process and excellent customer support (in case of any issues) are all a big plus for using this service.
Although the first payment may take a day or two, all the following payments will be much faster and smoother.If your client asks for a preferred payment method, they are open to using Remitly, so go ahead and say yes.
Remitly is one of the easiest ways to receive direct payment into your bank account without having to deal with any additional platform or complicated setup.Use all the payment tools to your advantage and never limit yourself to one option only.The more flexible you are, the easier it will be for clients to pay you and therefore, generate more income.
