Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Visa Report: Digital Apps Lead Remittances in Asia Pacific
Visa, a company that helps people pay each other, released a report about how people in Asia Pacific send money to each other.
The report found that most people use apps on their phones to send money.
People like apps because they are easy to use, safe, and keep their information private.
India, the Philippines, and Singapore use apps the most.
People send money to put into savings accounts, help others in need, and cover unexpected costs.
Even though digital apps are popular, the fees associated with them are a common complaint.
Visa's report shows digital apps are the most popular method for sending and receiving remittances.
Ease of use, safety, privacy, and security are the top user experience benefits driving the preference for digital apps.
Digital app usage is highest in India, the Philippines, and Singapore.
Contributing to accounts and humanitarian needs are primary reasons for sending remittances in several markets.
Digital app fees and high fees for physical remittances are cited as top pain points.
- Who
- Visa surveyed 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries and territories.
- What
- Visa announced results from its Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report.
- When
- The report was released in August, 2025.
- Where
- The report focuses on the Asia Pacific region.
- Why
- The report tracks remittance trends and user preferences in the Asia Pacific region.
Digital Remittance Challenges
Physical Remittance Challenges
Fees
Digital Remittance Challenges
High fees for sending digital remittances.
Physical Remittance Challenges
High fees for sending physical remittances.
- Report Title
- Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report
- Digital App Usage (Highest)
- India, Philippines, Singapore
- Main Benefit of Digital Apps
- Ease of use, safety, privacy, security
- Primary Reason for Sending
- Contributing to accounts/investments, humanitarian needs
- Top Pain Point
- Digital app fees, high fees for physical remittances