Send money to Côte d'Ivoire

You have several options for how to send money to the Ivory Coast. The method you choose depends on several considerations, including how soon you want your cash to arrive in the Ivory Coast, your recipient's address in the region, and your country of residence. You should also consider your preferred payment method for the money transfer.

• International bank transfer: You can wire money from your checking or savings account to your recipient's bank account in the Ivory Coast by requesting your bank to perform an international bank transfer. To carry out this transaction, you typically must provide your recipient's international bank number (IBAN) and the receiving bank's SWIFT/BIC code. However, this type of money transfer can take several business days to reach its destination, so it's not the best option for quick delivery. Plus, both you and your recipient must have bank accounts.

• Money transfer agents: Traditional money transfer agents can help you pay for money transfers to the Ivory Coast. These third-party services can get your money to the Ivory Coast quicker than an international bank transfer. However, using traditional transfer agents to handle your money transfer often comes with high remittance fees and less-than-ideal exchange rates.

• International money orders: You can purchase international money orders from banks, post offices, retail stores, and other vendors. After buying a pre-paid money order, you can mail it to your recipient in the Ivory Coast the same way as sending a check. However, the international mail service may take longer than usual to deliver your money to your recipient in the Ivory Coast. Expedited services are available, but they can be costly, and you also run the risk of the postal service losing your money order in the mail. 

• Ria: Ria offers a safe online money transfer option for quickly and conveniently sending money to your recipient on the Ivory Coast or over 160 other countries that Ria services globally. By choosing Ria as your remittance method, your Ivory Coast transfer could reach your recipient in as soon as 15 minutes, depending on your payment method. Ria money transfers have low fees with no hidden costs. Plus, you can always expect to save money with great exchange rates.

Choosing Ria allows you to send money on our website, the app, or in person at one of the thousands of partner locations globally. Your choice also gives your friends in the Ivory Coast many options for receiving the money transfer. They can pick up the money at a participating store near them, receive a deposit in their bank account, or get a cash credit in a mobile wallet.

It can take anywhere from a few minutes to five business days to send money to an overseas location — including Ivory Coast. However, how long it takes depends on several factors informed by your personal needs and preferences.

1. Transaction type

2. Payment method

3. Where you’re sending money from

4. Whether Ria requires additional information for security purposes

5. When you initiate the transfer

Some currencies or transfer methods are only available during local business hours. If you set up a Ivory Coast remittance outside of typical business hours, on a holiday, or on the weekend, you could experience delays.

If you’re looking for the fastest way to send money to Ivory Coast with Ria Money Transfer, you may want to use a debit or credit card for your transaction. These methods may incur additional fees, so be aware of that. However, they also typically finalize the same day they’re completed — sometimes within minutes.

And if time isn’t a concern, consider setting up a bank transfer instead. This option usually takes three to five business days and comes with fewer fees.

When sending money to The Ivory Coast, it’s important to be aware of any fees. The exact cost can vary based on the payment and payout methods you choose, as well as the currency and transfer amount.

You can get a cost estimate before completing your transfer by logging into your Ria account from the website or app. You can also get an estimate based on any relevant transfer fees and the current exchange rate without logging in, though it may be less precise.

From the app, select “Check price” or “Send” to see how much it will cost. Then, choose your destination country — The Ivory Coast — the amount you’re sending, your payout currency, payment method, and delivery method. If you have a promo code, you can enter it to save money.

Usually, the cheapest way to send money is through a bank remittance. However, this method may take longer than other methods.

We offer several ways to track your money transfer to The Ivory Coast, but the easiest option is to use our Track a Transfer tool, which provides real-time updates of your transfer — no matter where you are.

Here’s how to use this free online feature:

1. After logging into your Ria account: Once logged in, choose “Track” (from the app) or “Track a transfer” (from the website). Then, input the transfer’s unique personal identification number (PIN) to see its status.

2. Without logging into your Ria account: If you don’t have a Ria account, you can still use the Track a Transfer feature. You’ll still need the unique PIN, however. This enables both the sender and recipient to see the transfer status at any point.

Two things are worth noting.

1. If you reside in Australia, you must also provide your birth date and recipient’s country (The Ivory Coast) to track the transfer.

2. As the sender, you’ll also receive emailed updates regarding the transfer’s status and any major changes.

There are several ways to send money to The Ivory Coast safely and efficiently. Which method is the best for you is a personal decision — it all comes down to how fast you need the The Ivory Coast 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 The Ivory Coast 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 The Ivory Coast. 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 The Ivory Coast and more than 165 other countries around the globe.

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. Many transfers arrive within minutes. Send money with Ria now. now. 

You can sign up for Ria on the website or the app. Both options are quick, easy, and secure. On average, the entire process only takes a few minutes to complete to get you sending money to the Ivory Coast.

To create an account on the website, head to http://riamoneytransfer.com/ and follow the instructions. You’ll need to provide some information about yourself — e.g., your first and last name, date of birth, email address, and phone number. If you live outside Canada or the US, you may need additional information about your nationality and occupation.To sign up via the app, you’ll need to first download the app to your smartphone. Once that’s done, click “Register” and choose your country of residence. You’ll need the same type of information when creating your account as you did on the website.

Whether you sign up via the app or website, you’ll need to set up three security questions to maximize account security. You must also agree to the Terms and Conditions to complete registration.

Upon submitting your information, you’ll receive a security code to the phone number you provide. Use it to verify your account.

Each option for sending a money transfer to the Ivory Coast requires specific types of information. For example, an international money order requires your recipient's address, while a bank wire transfer usually requires the person's bank's IBAN.

Here is a checklist of information you'll need if you use Ria to transfer money to the Ivory Coast.

• Your recipient's full name as it appears on their government-issued ID

• The city and province where your recipient resides

• The sum of money you intend to send as an Ivory Coast money transfer

• Payment details like credit card number or bank account number

• Payout information, such as the recipient's bank account details for wire transfers or the cash pickup location.

You may need to provide additional information based how your recipient chooses to receive the money. This step may require your recipient's mobile wallet account number or phone number.

You can set up a Ivory Coast money transfer from the Ria app or website. Start by signing into your existing account or create a new one if you don’t have one. If you haven’t verified your phone number or set up your online profile yet, you can do that now.

Since this is your first money transfer to Ivory Coast, you’ll need to add a new recipient to your account — that is, the person who will receive money in Ivory Coast. Adding a recipient is easy. Just provide basic information about them, such as their name, current location, and phone number. If you want to transfer money to their bank, input their bank account details as well.

Once you’ve added a recipient to your account, you can decide how much money to send them — either in your currency or theirs. At this point, you can also select the payout method. Remember, each payout method comes with its own advantages and fees.

With that done, simply choose your payment method for the Ivory Coast remittance. You can add a new payment method to your account on the website or the app.

Once you’ve completed that first transfer, the process becomes even easier as your recipient’s basic information is saved to your account. Ria doesn’t store your recipient’s bank account information, however, so you will need to input that again.

Some money transfers go through within minutes of setting them up. However, you might have to wait a few hours or days before your transfer is complete.

That’s where tracking your transfer comes into play. You can use the Track a Transfer feature for status updates on your Ivory Coast remittance. You’ll just need the PIN, which you can find in your account or the confirmation email you received after scheduling the transfer. Your recipient can also use this tool.

A standard money transfer to Ivory Coast doesn’t take very long to complete, though it depends on the payment and payout methods. If you’ve chosen a debit or credit card transfer, your recipient should receive money in Ivory Coast within minutes. A bank transfer, on the other hand, can take several business days to complete.

Certain factors may delay your transfer. For example, if you set up the transfer outside local business hours or on a holiday or weekend, it might take a little longer. In some cases, Ria will also request additional information from you for security purposes, which could cause additional delays.

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.

You have three convenient ways to receive a Ria remittance to the Ivory Coast.

1. Bank transfer: You can conveniently receive a RIa money transfer directly in your bank account in the Ivory Coast. All you need to do is give the sender your bank's name or SWIFT code, account type, and account number. If you don't have this information, contact your bank for assistance.

2. Cash pickup: You can pick up your cash at a safe location on the Ivory Coast. To set up this arrangement, the sender and you must choose a participating location near you.

3. Mobile wallet: Fortunately, you can receive Ria money transfers directly to your mobile wallet in the Ivory Coast.  With Ria, you can use the following mobile wallets to receive money in the Ivory Coast.

• MTN MoMo

• Orange Money

• Moov Money

Ria provides your payment options according to your country of residence and which option you use for sending money. Considering this, you may have several funding options for your remittance to the Ivory Coast.

To pay for a money transfer on the Ria website, you can use:

• Bank transfer (U.S. only)

• Cash (U.S. only)

• Credit or debit card (The Ivory Coast, Canada, Australia, the U.S., or the U.K.)

On the Ria mobile app, you may be to pay with one of these payment methods:

• Bank transfer (U.S. only)

• Cash (Malaysia, Singapore, and U.S.)

• Credit card or debit (Canada, Europe, U.K., U.S., Malaysia, and Australia)

• Klarna (Germany, Austria, and The Ivory Coast)

• Fintoc or Sencillito (Chile)

• Giropay (Germany)

• Bancontact (Belgium)

• PayID (Australia)

• iDEAL (Netherlands)

• FPX (Malaysia)

For more information, you can refer to our complete list of all payment methods.

Unfortunately, you can't use Zelle to send money to Ivory Coast.

That's because Zelle currently works only with bank accounts based in the U.S. There's no way to make a money transfer to an international account. Both the recipient and the sender must have U.S.-based checking or savings accounts — as well as U.S. phone numbers.

Instead, consider using an online money transfer service like Ria. Ria is quick, safe, and convenient. We offer great exchange rates, low fees (with no hidden charges), and a variety of payment and pickup options — all from our website or mobile app.

Ria serves customers in more than 165 countries — meaning sending money to or receiving money in Ivory Coast is a breeze. You don't even need to have a bank account to use Ria — unlike with Zelle. Send money now with Ria. 

Currently, you can't use Venmo to send money to Ivory Coast. That's because only U.S. residents can use the app to send or receive money transfers.

Venmo may not work with international accounts. But Ria serves more than 165 countries around the globe — including Ivory Coast. Ria makes sending money internationally simple, quick, and secure. Your recipient in Ivory Coast could get the money transfer in as little as 15 minutes if you use Ria. Plus, there are no additional fees.  You are fully aware of all costs and the amount of Ivory Coast currency your recipient will get before you even complete 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 Ivory Coast. All you need is:

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

2. The name of the recipient’s bank 

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

Ria will take care of the rest!

Hands down, sending money via electronic transfer is the safest way to send money to Ivory Coast.

In the old days, it was common for people to send remittances by mailing cash. Not only does this method take a long time (they call it “snail mail” for a good reason), but it’s also just not safe. The mailed money could get stolen or lost at any point during its long journey.

Instead, using an online money transfer service like Ria ensures that your money gets exactly where you intend it to go. 

In addition, Ria’s team of world-class security experts works around the clock to monitor your money transfers and keep a watchful eye out for unusual behavior. Ria’s software allows the team to spot any suspicious activity long before any harm can be done to your account.

Plus, Ria never stores your payment details on its servers. So, your credit or debit card or bank account information will never be compromised in Ria’s system.

Your safety is Ria’s number one priority when sending money to Ivory Coast.

There are four common options for safely sending a remittance to your friend or a loved one in the Ivory Coast:

• International bank transfer: If you and your friend are open to waiting a few business days, you can transfer funds from your bank account to your friend's bank account.

• International money order: Sending a money order through the mail is an even slower option than an international money order.

• Third-party money transfer agent: This method may offer quick money delivery, but be prepared to deal with high fees and poor exchange rates.

• Ria: Using Ria to send money to the Ivory Coast is safe, easy, and affordable. You can transfer money via the Ria website or app or in person at one of our partner locations globally. In addition, your friend can select from many convenient payout options, some of which can be completed in 15 minutes.

If you go with Ria to send money to the Ivory Coast, you can follow this guide to start an Ivory Coast money transfer with our website or app:

1. Sign up for a Ria account by entering your full name, date of birth, and contact information. Depending on your country of residence, you may be prompted to provide other details.

2. Select the "Send" or "Send money" button.

3. Click "Cote d'Ivoire" from the drop-down list of countries.

4. Type in the dollar amount you plan to send to the Ivory Coast. Immediately, the screen will display your exchange rate, Ria's fees, and the exact amount your friend in the Ivory Coast will receive in CFA Franc XOF (Franc of West African Communities).

5. Pick your payment options. Depending on your country of residence, you can use a debit or credit card, a linked bank account, or other payment choices. If you'd rather pay in cash, you can drop by a nearby participating location.

6. Indicate how you wish your friend in the Ivory Coast to receive the remittance. Your friend can choose an in-person pickup, a direct bank deposit through a bank transfer, or an addition of funds in a mobile wallet (MTN MoMo, Orange Money, or Moov Money).

7. Click "Continue."

8. In your Recipient List, enter your friend's full name along with the city and district where the person lives. Make sure to spell your friend's name as it appears on their government-issued photo ID.

9. Provide all the required information for your money transfer delivery method, such as the cash pickup location, mobile wallet number, or bank account numbers.

10. Type in your payment information.

If you want to pay in cash for your money transfer to the Ivory Coast, visit a participating 7-Eleven store and finish the transaction by following the PayNearMe guide. You'll need to show the barcode displayed on the Ria webpage after you receive your remittance confirmation.

To find the barcode on your Ria app, take one of these steps.

• Click "Fund Transfer" on the fund transfer page

• Select "Transfer" from the Activity Page and tap "Pay."

To verify your money transfer to your friend in the Ivory Coast, you will need to show the clerk a printout of the barcode from the Ria website. If you set up the remittance on the app, you can verify it by showing the clerk the barcode on the app.

After the quick and easy money transfer process is over, you will receive a personal identification number (PIN) that allows you to track your money transfer accurately until it arrives at your destination. Your friend in the Ivory Coast can also use it to take any guesswork out of receiving the money transfer and eliminate back-and-forth phone calls or texts.