Send money to Argentina from the U.S.

To get started with a money transfer to Argentina:

1.Create an account using the Ria app  

2.Click the “Send” or “Send money” button.

3.Select “Argentina” from the list of countries.

Enter the amount of money you wish to transfer. Type how much money you wish to send in the “You send” field. You’ll then see the transfer rate and the amount of Argentinian pesos (ARS) your recipient will receive. 

Next, choose how you want to pay. You can fund the transfer through a bank account (which can take up to four business days) or with cash (which takes a day after funding) or choose the quicker option of using a credit or debit card (which takes minutes). 

Then, select how you want the recipient to receive the money. They can pick up cash from a local Ria network location, transfer it to their bank account, or receive it directly in a mobile wallet. Click “Continue” when you’re done.

The next step is to create a new Ria recipient. You must provide their first and last names as they appear on their government-issued ID. You’ll also need to enter their city and state. If you want to send the money to their bank account or mobile wallet, you’ll have to enter this information on the next screen. Or select a convenient Ria location near them for a cash pickup.

Finally, add a new payment method with your information, give the transfer one last check, and send your Argentina money transfer on its way!

How long it takes for your friends and family to receive money in Argentina depends on several factors, including your payment method, receiving method, country of origin, and payment time.  

For example, if you work with a traditional money transfer agent, you could be looking at a several-day transfer wait. Of course, it all depends on what agency, but some can take a few days. Another traditional option is an international money order. However, this method depends on mail, which can take several days to reach Argentina — if it reaches there at all.

A faster option is choosing Ria's money transfer services. Paying with a credit or debit card can take as little as 15 minutes while dropping off cash at a physical Ria location takes about one day. A standard bank transfer with Ria (either to a recipient bank account or as a cash pickup) can take 3-5 business days. 

Fees for Argentina money transfers depend on various factors, including the payment and payout methods, the country you’re sending the money from, the transfer destination, and the transfer amount. Pricing may vary.

Ria’s app and website always show upfront what fees you’re paying before sending an Argentina remittance. There are no hidden fees that sneak in at the last minute. You can even use the app’s “Check our rates” feature to determine exactly how much you’ll pay before you even log in.

When you sign up for Ria, you can choose to receive notifications from us — including exclusive promotions, discounts, and special offers to save even more on a money transfer to Argentina.

Ria’s convenient Track a Transfer website tool allows both senders and recipients to view real-time status updates. All you need is the PIN and order number associated with the transaction. Senders can also tap “Track” on the Ria app for real-time updates.

Ria will also send you an email once your recipient receives the money, as well as when any other major event happens along the way.

There are several ways to send money to Argentina safely and efficiently. Which method is the best for you is a personal decision — it all comes down to how fast you need the Argentina money transfer to arrive, how you want your friends and family to receive it, and how you want to pay.

Bank transfers: You can use your bank to transfer money to a bank in Argentina through an international wire transfer. With this method, there’s no cash involved — you simply instruct your bank to send money to your recipient’s bank account. 

To complete a wire transfer through your bank, you usually must provide your recipient’s name, address, contact information, and banking information. This includes their international bank account number (IBAN) and their bank’s SWIFT/BIC code. 

There are several drawbacks to using a bank transfer to send money to Argentina. For one, both you and your recipient need to have bank accounts at institutions that allow international transfers. 

For another, they’re typically expensive. Some banks charge as much as $50 for the convenience of an international wire transfer to the sender. And a few charge a fee to the recipient as well. In addition, your bank may limit the amount of money you can send through this method.

Money transfer agents: Traditional money transfer agents allow customers to send money abroad using cash. These agents usually have offices you can visit to fund the transfer with cash. Your recipient can then visit the transfer agent’s office closest to them and receive the money as cash. 

Of course, one of the main drawbacks of using this method for sending money is that your recipient must live near a transfer agent’s office. Another is the fact that these agents sometimes have complicated pricing structures, and fees and exchange rates can vary widely.

Money orders: Sending an international money order is similar to sending a check through the mail. You can buy a pre-paid money order certificate from your local post office or bank and then send it directly to your recipient via international mail. They can then redeem the certificate for cash.

There are several big disadvantages to this money-sending method, mainly that it’s expensive and slow. 

Online money transfer services: Online money transfer services such as Ria make it easy to send money to Argentina and more than 165 other countries around the globe. Ria charges no sneaky hidden fees, so your Argentina remittance will go further. 

Ria also offers great exchange rates and allows you to send money through our convenient mobile app or any of the 500,000-plus participating locations. Ria offers a quick alternative to other money-sending methods. Many transfers arrive within minutes. Send money with Ria now. 

Signing up for an account with Ria is easy. The exact steps you’ll take vary depending on your location and whether you want to use the app or website.

Create a Ria account via the app in the US or Canada:

1.Download the Ria app and tap the “Register” button.

2.Confirm your current country. 

3.Enter your email address and choose a password.

4.Agree to Ria’s Terms and Conditions.

5.Enter your full name, date of birth and phone number, then tap “Continue.”

6.Choose to subscribe to receive promotions, discounts, and other special offers or tap “Not now” to opt out.

7.Enter your mailing address and tap “Continue.”

8.Select and answer three security questions to protect your account.

Create a Ria account via the app everywhere else:

1.Download the Ria app and tap the “Register” button.

2.Confirm your current country.

3.Enter your phone number and verify it by entering the 6-digit code we send you.

4.Choose a password.

5.Agree to Ria’s terms and conditions.

6.Enter your full name, email address, and date of birth (we may also ask for your country of birth, nationality, occupation, and ID information).

7.Tap the “Continue” button.

8.Choose to subscribe to receive promotions, discounts, and other special offers or tap “Not now” to opt out.

9.Enter your mailing address and tap the “Continue” button.

Create an account via the website:

1.Visit riamoneytransfer.com.

2.Click “Register” in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

3.Choose your country of residence.

4.Click “Get started.”

5.Enter your phone number and the security code we send to your phone.

6.Choose a password. 

7.Enter your first and last name, date of birth, and email address.

8.Select whether you’d like to receive marketing messages from Ria.

9.Enter your address.

To use Ria for a money transfer to Argentina, you’ll need the following information:

•Recipient info: Make sure that you know both the first and last names of the person you want to receive money in Argentina (as they appear on their government-issued photo ID) as well as their phone number and address.

•Money amount: Determine how much money you want to send. The Ria app or website will always let you know the precise total amount your recipient will receive — as well as the exchange rate and fees — before you send. 

•Payment method: Decide whether you want to fund the money transfer to Argentina via credit or debit card, cash, or through your bank account.

•Payout method: Your recipient in Argentina can receive money directly in a bank account, or they can pick up cash at one of our partner locations.

Setting up your first money transfer can be a bit nerve-wracking. After all, you want to make sure you do it exactly right. 

Don’t worry — we’ve got your back!

Ensure you have a Ria account before sending your first money transfer from the US to Argentina. You can sign up on our website or download our handy mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.

Once you’re ready to go, just click the “Send” or “Send money” button and select “Argentina” from the list of available countries.

Enter the amount of money you wish to send. Ria will always show you exactly how much your recipient will receive in Argentinian pesos, as well as all the fees we charge and the great transfer rates we use.

Next, select how you want to fund the transfer. If you use a credit or debit card, your recipient could receive the money in as little as 15 minutes! Transfers made via bank account or cash take longer.

You can also choose how you want your recipient to receive the money. They can receive it right in a bank account or grab the cash from a participating local store.

You’ll also need to supply some details about the recipient. For example, make sure you have on hand their full name as it appears on their government-issued ID, address, and bank account number (if using this method).

Then, all you need to do is enter your payment information, give the transfer one last check to ensure everything is right, and you’re all set!

Once you’ve finished submitting your money transfer, all you have to do is wait for the recipient to receive it.

If you funded the money transfer to Argentina with a credit or debit card, this normally takes 15 minutes to six hours. However, the transfer could take up to four business days if you use your linked bank account.

If you’re paying by cash, allow one business day from when Ria receives your payment for your transfer to be processed.

In the meantime, you can use Ria’s online Track a Transfer tool to view real-time status updates.

Senders and recipients can use Ria’s Track a Transfer feature for real-time transfer updates. All you need is the transfer’s PIN and order number.

Senders can also use the Ria app to track the transaction — just tap the “Track” option. In addition, senders will be notified by email when their recipient has picked up or received the money — or if there’s another major status change.

With Ria, you have two options to choose from to receive money in Argentina:

•At a location near you: Use our Location Finder tool to find one of the thousands of Ria locations in your area. We partner with local businesses such as convenience and grocery stores to make picking up your cash transfer easy and convenient. Just make sure to bring along your government-issued photo ID.

•In your bank account: You can also receive transfer funds directly in your bank account. Make sure that the sender knows your name as it appears on the account, as well as your bank’s name and bank account number.

•Debit or credit card: This is the quickest way to pay! Simply enter your card information, and your transfer could reach your recipient in as little as 15 minutes (some transfers may take up to 6 hours). However, there may be a small fee for using this option.

•Bank transfer: This is one of the cheapest ways to pay — but it’s also the slowest. Connect your bank account to your Ria account (you’ll need to verify your bank account before your first transfer). Generally, this method takes up to 4 business days. This method is available to senders in the US only.

•Pay with cash: Set up your transfer on the Ria website or mobile app, and then go to a Ria location near you within 24 hours to pay with cash. Typically, allow one business day after Ria receives the payment for the transfer to be processed. 

Currently, Zelle is available only to senders and recipients in the US. That means you can’t use Zelle to send money to Argentina, even if you have a US-based bank account.

A fast and easy way to send money from the US to Argentina is by using an online money transfer service such as Ria. 

By using a debit or credit card to fund your transfer, your recipient in Argentina can receive the money in as little as 15 minutes. Ria also offers great exchange rates and charges no sneaky hidden fees.

Plus, when you send money to one of Ria’s hundreds of partner locations in Argentina, your recipient can pick it up in cash. They don’t even need a bank account to receive the money (unlike with Zelle).

Send money now with Ria. 

You can’t use Venmo to send money to Argentina.

That’s because Venmo is currently available only to users in the US You must be a US resident to download the app and open a Venmo account. And only Venmo account holders can receive money through the service.

Instead, consider using a convenient online money transfer service such as Ria. Ria’s mobile app makes sending money abroad easy and quick. You can opt to have Ria send the money straight to a recipient’s mobile wallet or bank account.

And with hundreds of partner locations in Argentina, your recipient can even pick up the transfer in cash. They can’t do that with Venmo.

By using a debit or credit card to send money with Ria, your recipient in Argentina could receive the transfer in as little as 15 minutes. Ria has no hidden fees — you know exactly how much you’re spending and how many Argentinian pesos your recipient will get even before you send the transfer.

Send money now with Ria.

Visit any Ria location, use our website, or log into our mobile app to send money directly to your recipient’s bank account in Argentina. All you need is:

•The recipient’s full legal name (as it appears on their bank account)

•The name of the recipient’s bank 

•The recipient’s bank account number or IBAN (international bank account number)

Ria will take care of the rest!

When sending money to Argentina, it’s important to choose a secure and reputable provider. Look for licensed international money transfer companies that use encryption, offer reliable tracking, and have clear customer support. Ria Money Transfer offers a safe way to send money, with multiple payout options backed by strong security measures and decades of experience in global money transfers.

With Ria Money Transfer, you can send money to friends and family in Argentina for cash pickup, bank deposit, or directly to a mobile wallet. Simply choose if you want to send money online, send money with the Ria app, or send money at a Ria location.