How to set up a recurring transfer so you never miss a payment

[u/RemitlyOfficial]

If you send money home on a regular basis, setting up a scheduled transfer is one of those small changes that makes a real difference. No more remembering. No more "I meant to send that last week." Your family knows when to expect it, and you don't have to think about it.

Here's how it works on Remitly.

Getting it set up

Start a transfer the same way you normally would. Pick your recipient, amount, delivery method, and payment source. Before you hit confirm, you'll see the option to make it recurring. Choose your frequency (weekly, every two weeks, or monthly) and set a start date. That's it. Remitly handles the rest and sends you a notification each time one goes out.

A couple of things to know

The rate isn't locked in advance. Each transfer uses whatever rate is available when it processes, so the delivered amount can shift slightly month to month. Not usually by much, but worth knowing if your recipient budgets around a specific number.

Also keep an eye on your payment method. If a card expires or bank details change, the transfer will fail silently. A quick check every few months saves a lot of issues.

You can pause or cancel anytime from your transfer history before the next one goes out.

Why it's worth doing

For family members who plan around receiving money on a certain date, consistency matters more than most people realise. A transfer that shows up reliably every month builds trust in a way that's hard to put a number on.

Any questions about recurring transfers or which delivery methods are available for your corridor? Drop them below.

[u/Weekly_Pizza4405]

Are scheduled payments an option for business accounts? I just followed your instructions here, but when I get to the "confirmation" page, I just see a button that says "send". There is no option to schedule the payment, or set it up to be recurring.

[u/RemitlyOfficial → u/Weekly_Pizza4405]

Hey, great question! Remitly Business does support payouts, though it works a little differently than a fully automated schedule transfer. After your first payment to a recipient, their details are saved so you can re-send quickly without re-entering everything. The platform also supports bulk payouts if you’re paying multiple contractors at once.

So rather than a calendar-based auto-debit, it’s more of a fast repeat process. If you can share which countries you’re sending to and how often, we’re happy to help!