A New U.S. Remittance Tax — Here’s What Paysend Customers Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2026, a new U.S. federal rule introduced a 1% tax on certain international money transfers. If you send money abroad, you may have seen headlines or social posts raising questions — or concerns — about what this means for you.
Here’s the good news upfront:
Paysend customers won’t pay this tax.
In this blog, we explain what’s changing, who it affects, and why sending money with Paysend remains simple, transparent, and tax-free.
What Is the New Federal Remittance Tax?
Under a new U.S. government requirement — part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill — a 1% federal tax will apply to certain outbound international money transfers from the United States beginning January 1, 2026.
This tax is:
- Mandated by the U.S. government
- Collected by providers when applicable
- Applied industry-wide, not by choice of individual companies
For more detailed information about the legislation and how the remittance tax is structured, we recommend reviewing the official bill documentation on the U.S. government’s website: Visit the One, Big, Beautiful Bill official page (link to full text of the law and provisions).
Who Does the Tax Apply To?
The 1% remittance tax only applies to transfers funded with cash or cash-equivalent payment methods, such as:
- Cash payments made in person at physical locations
- Money orders
- Cashier’s checks
- Similar cash-like instruments
These payment types are common with traditional, cash-based remittance providers.
Which Payment Methods Are Exempt?
Digital funding methods are generally exempt from the federal remittance tax, including:
- Bank transfers
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Digital wallets
And this is where Paysend is different.
Why Paysend Customers Don’t Pay the Tax
Paysend operates entirely through digital payment methods. There’s no cash funding — which means the new federal remittance tax does not apply to Paysend transfers.
If you send money with Paysend:
- No cash funding
- No remittance tax
- No changes to how you send
Your experience stays exactly the same with Paysend transfers — fast, transparent, and easy.
The Bottom Line - What to Expect
What’s changing
- A new federal tax exists for certain cash-funded international transfers
- Some providers may need to collect it depending on how customers pay
What’s not changing
- Paysend transfers remain tax-free
- Our rates, speed, and digital experience stay the same
- No action is required from Paysend customers
In short: If you send with Paysend, you’re covered.
No cash. No extra tax. No surprises.
If you have questions, our support team is here to help — and we’ll continue to keep you informed whenever changes matter to you.
The materials on this blog are provided for informational purposes only and do not reflect the opinions of Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC. Blog posts may contain links to content on third-party websites, which are provided for your convenience; please note that linked sites may have a privacy and security policy different from our own, and we cannot attest to the accuracy of information. The Central Bank of Kansas City does not guarantee nor expressly endorse any particular business, product, service, or third-party content.
Últimos artículos
La vuelta al cole es una de esas épocas del año en las que más se siente la distancia de los seres queridos. También es una de las más costosas: material escolar, uniformes, matrículas y gastos cotidianos suelen concentrarse en unas pocas semanas. Muchas personas ayudan a sus familiares en el extranjero a cubrir estos gastos enviándoles dinero. Para ayudar con estos costes, los nuevos clientes de Paysend pueden hacer su primera transferencia sin comisiones y con un tipo de cambio más favorable durante el periodo de vuelta al cole.
Tanto si ayudas a pagar los estudios como si necesitas cubrir gastos del día a día, una transferencia internacional te permite apoyar a tus seres queridos justo cuando más lo necesitan. Con Paysend puedes enviar dinero a más de 170 países mediante métodos de pago seguros y cómodos. A continuación, te explicamos cómo registrarte gratis y aprovechar la oferta.
Cada mes, miles de personas que trabajan en la República Checa envían parte de su sueldo a casa; muchos de ellos son ucranianos que apoyan a sus familias en Ucrania. Y el método tradicional complica lo que debería ser sencillo: transferencias bancarias que requieren IBAN y códigos SWIFT, comisiones cuyo importe solo se conoce después de enviar el dinero y días de espera mientras sus familias cuentan con ese dinero.
Pavel Štich lleva años ayudando a sus lectores a resolver justamente ese problema. Es cofundador y redactor jefe de la sección de finanzas de Moneyo.cz, una plataforma checa independiente que compara servicios de transferencia de dinero, brókeres bursátiles e inversiones alternativas, y Embajador de Paysend. Esto significa que prueba personalmente todo lo que recomienda, lo explica con claridad y ofrece a sus lectores ventajas exclusivas. Le preguntamos cómo empezó Moneyo, quiénes lo leen y por qué eligió Paysend.
