Send money to Afghanistan from the U.S.
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How to send money to Afghanistan
Create a Ria account
Choose “Afghanistan”
Then, enter your transfer amount
Select how you will pay
Choose credit or debit card, bank, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or cash
Add recipient info & delivery method
Select cash pickup or bank deposit
Confirm & track your transfer
Use your PIN or Order Number to check the status
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Easy ways to send money from United States to Afghanistan
Check live USD → AFN rates, compare fees, and transfer money safely to the Afghanistan from home. Every transfer is encrypted, verified, and tracked.
Easily send money, save repeat recipients, and get real-time updates on the go with our Ria mobile app.
Ria agents in United States can assist with transfers to the Afghanistan. Staff can verify recipient details, walk through all options, and provide the PIN for tracking.
Convenient ways to receive money in Afghanistan
Your family and friends can pick up afghani at over 120 trusted Ria partner locations across Afghanistan, conveniently and securely.
Send money straight to bank accounts across Afghanistan, including Azizi Bank, Afghanistan Islamic Bank, and more.
Where it matters most
Ria's trusted delivery partners across Afghanistan
With 120+ locations in Afghanistan and over 600,000 worldwide, Ria makes it easy for your loved ones to receive money with our partners.
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Do it all with the Ria app
Send money to 200+ countries, track transfers, save recipients, find nearby locations, and more. Download the app to get started.
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How do I send money to Afghanistan from the United States?
You can send money to Afghanistan from the U.S. with Ria Money Transfer in three steps:
Create your Ria account
Choose how much to send and your recipient's preferred delivery method
Complete your payment
Ria offers three ways to send:
Online at riamoneytransfer.com
Through the Ria mobile app (iOS and Android)
In person at a Ria location
Your recipient in Afghanistan can receive funds via cash pickup at 125 locations or direct bank deposit.
Is it safe to send money to Afghanistan?
Ria Money Transfer is a regulated money transfer service, and your transfer to Afghanistan is delivered through established financial partners. Your recipient can receive funds through trusted banks, including Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank, or at cash pickup locations across the country.
When you send, Ria shows the fee, exchange rate, and total before you confirm, and you receive an order number to track your transfer until it is complete. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer.
How much does it cost to send money to Afghanistan, and is there a transfer limit?
Ria's fees vary based on:
The amount you send
The delivery method you choose
How you pay (debit card, credit card, or bank account)
Ria offers competitive exchange rates, and fees start as low as $0 for select online transfers. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer, and send limits from the U.S. vary by payment method and delivery type. To see exact pricing, use the calculator on this page. It shows the fee, exchange rate, and the total your recipient will receive before you confirm.
Can I send money to Afghanistan online or through a mobile app?
Yes. You can send money to Afghanistan online at riamoneytransfer.com or through the Ria mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Online and app transfers let you send 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.
You can pay with:
Debit card
Credit card
Bank account
Your recipient can receive via cash pickup at 125 locations or direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank or Islamic Bank.
Can I send money directly to a bank account in Afghanistan?
Yes. Ria supports direct bank deposit to banks in Afghanistan, including:
Azizi Bank
Islamic Bank
To send to an Afghan bank account, you will need your recipient's account details. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer. Use the calculator on this page to see fees and the amount your recipient will receive before you confirm. Delivery times for bank deposits depend on the bank and when the transfer is initiated.
Where can my recipient pick up cash in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has 125 cash pickup locations through Ria's open payout network. Payers include:
Azizi Bank
Islamic Bank
Osmani MSP
Afghan United Bank
Afghanistan operates as an open country network, which means your recipient can pick up cash at any participating payer location in the country. Use the calculator on this page to confirm the fee and amount before you send.
What currency will my recipient receive in Afghanistan?
Your recipient in Afghanistan can receive funds in Afghan afghani (AFN). Ria shows the exchange rate and the exact amount your recipient will receive before you confirm, so there are no surprises. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani per transfer.
Can I send money to Afghanistan with Western Union, MoneyGram, Zelle, or PayPal?
Zelle and Venmo do not support international money transfers to Afghanistan. Western Union and MoneyGram offer service to some corridors, but availability, fees, and exchange rates vary.
Ria Money Transfer is purpose-built for sending money to Afghanistan, with:
Competitive rates and low fees
125 cash pickup locations through an open country network
Direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank
You can fund your Ria transfer with a debit card, credit card, or bank account.
Can I wire money to Afghanistan?
Ria Money Transfer makes it easy to send money to Afghanistan without needing a traditional bank wire. You can send online, through the Ria app, or in person at a Ria location.
Your recipient can receive funds via:
Cash pickup at 125 locations through partners such as Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank
Direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank or Islamic Bank
For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani per transfer.
How long does it take to send money to Afghanistan?
Delivery times depend on the method you choose and when you send:
Cash pickup: Funds can be available for collection as quickly as minutes, depending on processing.
Bank deposit: Typically takes longer than cash pickup, especially if currency conversion or compliance checks are involved.
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on provider processing times, recipient method, and other factors. For the most up-to-date estimate, the Ria app and website display expected delivery times at checkout before you confirm.