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4 Reasons to Choose Ria Money Transfer

4 Reasons to Choose Ria Money Transfer

August 10, 2023 3 min read

Why Ria is the best money transfer company

Looking to transfer money to your loved ones? At Ria Money Transfer, it is fast, safe, and easy to send money internationally. Here are our top 4 reasons why Ria is considered to be one of the best money transfer services:

1. Convenient Locations 🚗

Since 1987, Ria has partnered with companies worldwide to help customers easily transfer money to friends and family back home.  Need to find a Ria location? Look no further, we have the second largest retail network with 500,000+ locations! 

Customers are able to send and receive cash in-person in one of our many locations — make sure to check the nearest location to yourself or your recipient!

If you are a sender, here’s what you’ll need:

  • Your recipient’s address
  • Their phone number
  • Bank name
  • An IBAN, swift code, or bank code, depending on where you’re sending
  • Their full legal name

If you are a recipient, here’s what you’ll need:

  • A government-issued photo ID
  • The PIN or order number of the transfer

It’s that easy. Find a Ria location near you today!

2. Easy App for Android & iOS 📱

Whether you are at home or on-the-go, Ria customers can send and receive money over the app and website.

Ria’s app is designed to make your money transfer easier! You can send money internationally in minutes. We’ve been in the remittance business for over 35 years and have safely delivered over a billion transfers across the world. We know what it takes to keep your money, information, and data secure.

Here are a few handy features of our app:

  • Tired of mistyping your card number? Using your phone’s camera, you can upload your debit/credit card information securely.
  • Want to share your order details? Sharing and reviewing order details with Ria’s app is as easy as a click. Simply select ‘Share Order Details’ and choose your preferred messaging application. 

If you’re new to Ria, get $0 fees on your first transfer! Simply use the promo code: HELLORIA at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.

3. Secure & Regulated 🔒

Ria Money Transfer’s safe and secure platforms allow for worry-free transactions at anytime. Our world-class security experts work around the clock to keep an eye on your money transfers. 

Here are a few of the many security measures we take:

  • While using the app or website, Ria will never store card data on our servers. This means your card will only ever be in your hands.
  • Are you or your recipient receiving cash in-person? Identity verification is always required to pick up cash in one of our many locations.

Want to learn more about how to prevent fraud? Watch out for these red flags and common scams.

4. Multiple Payment & Delivery Methods 💰

With Ria, you can send money using your debit or credit card, cash, or bank transfers. Depending on the country, your recipient will be able to receive money through cash pickup, bank transfers, ATM, mobile wallet, or home delivery.

Here’s a quick tip:

  • Some payment methods have lower fees while others are faster. For example, when you send money online with a credit or debit card, your transfer typically only takes a few minutes to process.

You can also send money directly through a mobile wallet by simply selecting the wallet provider from our list of partners

How much money can you send?

Amounts vary by the sender and recipient’s location and payout method — check out our Ria Help Center FAQ page.


Ready to discover for yourself why Ria is one of the best international money transfer services? Visit our website or download our app today!

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