Boss Revolution charges fees and adds a markup to the mid-market rate, meaning the exchange rate you see on Google is lower than what you’ll be offered. Keep both fees and exchange rates in mind, as low fees can be a misleading way to cover up poor exchange rates.
Here is how Boss Revolution charges you for your transfer:
The main differences in fees are based on your payment method — using a debit card is cheaper than using a credit card, sometimes by a lot. Fees are also based on:
In addition to fees, transfers with Boss Revolution will have a markup added to the exchange rate. When we checked on October 7, 2020, the Boss Revolution money transfer rate for popular destinations was:
Boss Revolution exchange rates for Nigeria, Mexico and Ghana
| Destination | Amount sent | Markup | Amount lost to markup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1,000 | 0.947% | $9.47 |
| Mexico | $1,000 | 1.322% | $13.22 |
| Ghana | $1,000 | 3.734% | $37.34 |
Sending money through Boss Revolution takes anywhere from minutes to a few business days or more. Speeds based on delivery methods are:
Boss Revolution can send money to more than 50 countries worldwide, with popular supported currencies including:
Because Boss Revolution offers many services, including international calling and mobile phone service, its Trustpilot score is for the company as a whole. Overall the company was rated 4.1 out of 5 stars with 716 reviews when we checked on October 8, 2020.
We also checked out the ratings on the app store. Boss Revolution is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with nearly 40,000 reviews total between Google Play and the App Store.
Boss Revolution money transfers ratings accurate as of October 8, 2020.
| Trustpilot | 4.1 out of 5 stars — based on 716 customer reviews |
| Google Play | 4.7 out of 5 stars — based on 22,345 customer ratings |
| Apple app store | 4.7 out of 5 stars — based on 12,612 customer ratings |
Boss Revolution was first established in 2013 and is licensed in all US states that it operates in. Its parent company, IDT Payment Services, was launched in New Jersey and expanded throughout most of the US. IDT Payment Services and Boss Revolution abide by all rules and regulations required to operate as a money transfer provider in the United States.
Boss Revolution accepts credit cards and debit cards as payment methods for online transfers. Unfortunately you cannot pay by bank account or prepaid debit card when sending money online, but in-person locations may accept cash as payment at their discretion.
To send money through Boss Revolution you’ll need to download the Boss Revolution app from the Google Play or Apple app store. You can access your account online or through the mobile app, but to create an account you’ll need to download the app first.
To create my account I had to:
Once you sign up through the app you can login online, but you can send money through the app if you want. Providing your name is enough to create your account, but sending larger transfers may require providing additional proof of identification like photo ID or your Social Security number.
The Boss Revolution app is available on both Google Play and the App Store. The app makes it possible to:
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Boss Revolution is a great option for people who already use its other products, and worth checking out for people who don’t. Although Boss Revolution doesn’t offer the strongest rates or the lowest fees, this service still has a good chance of beating out major market players like Western Union for select markets.
There are several ways to reach customer support:
You will only be able to cancel a transfer that’s in transit. To do so, contact customer support and provide them information on the transfer.
Refunds through Boss Revolution typically take between two and five business days.
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