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What is the U.S. Federal Remittance Tax?

Starting January 1, 2026, a new U.S. federal tax of 1% will apply to certain international remittance transfers funded with cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks. The tax is applied to the full send amount and is collected at the time of the transaction.


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