Send money to Jamaica from the U.S.
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How to send money to Jamaica
Create a Ria account
Choose “Jamaica”
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 Jamaica
Check live USD → JMD rates, compare fees, and transfer money safely to the Jamaica 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 Jamaica. Staff can verify recipient details, walk through all options, and provide the PIN for tracking.
Convenient ways to receive money in Jamaica
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Your family and friends can conveniently pick up Jamaica dollars at over 290 trusted Ria partner locations across Jamaica, fast and easy.
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Send money straight to bank accounts across Jamaica, including National Commercial Bank, VM Money Transfer Services, and many more.
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Ria's trusted delivery partners across Jamaica
With 290+ locations in Jamaica and over 600,000 worldwide, Ria makes it easy for your loved ones to receive money with our partners.
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How do I send money to Jamaica from the United States?
You can send money to Jamaica 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 Jamaica can receive funds via cash pickup, direct bank deposit, or Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card.
What is the best way to send money to Jamaica?
The right option depends on your recipient's needs:
For speed and convenience: Send online or through the Ria app. Money can arrive as quickly as minutes, depending on the delivery method.
For cash pickup: Jamaica has 290 payout locations through partners including LASCO, JMMB, VM Money Transfer Services, Supreme Ventures, and Alliance.
For bank deposit: Send directly to major Jamaican banks such as NCB, JN Bank, and Sagicor Bank.
For a debit card: Send to an eligible Visa debit card with Visa Direct.
How much does it cost to send money to Jamaica, 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. There is no receive limit in Jamaican dollars (JMD) for Jamaica, though 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 Jamaica online or through a mobile app?
Yes. You can send money to Jamaica 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, direct bank deposit, or Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card.
Can I wire money to Jamaica?
Ria Money Transfer makes it easy to send money to Jamaica without needing a traditional bank wire. You can send online, through the Ria app, or in person at a Ria location, often at a lower cost and with more delivery options than a bank wire.
Your recipient can receive funds via:
Cash pickup at 290 locations through partners such as LASCO and JMMB
Direct bank deposit to NCB, JN Bank, Sagicor Bank, and other major banks
Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card
Can I send money to Jamaica with Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App?
Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App do not support international money transfers to Jamaica. PayPal offers international transfers through its Xoom service, but fees and exchange rates vary.
Ria Money Transfer is purpose-built for sending money to Jamaica, with:
Competitive rates and low fees
Cash pickup through LASCO, JMMB, Supreme Ventures, and more
Direct bank deposit to major Jamaican banks
Visa Direct to an eligible Visa debit card
You can fund your Ria transfer with a debit card, credit card, or bank account.
Can I send money directly to a bank account in Jamaica?
Yes. Ria supports direct bank deposit to major banks in Jamaica, including:
NCB
JN Bank
JMMB
Sagicor Bank
First Global Bank
CIBC Caribbean Bank
VM Money Transfer Services
To send to a Jamaican bank account, you will need your recipient's account details. 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 Jamaica?
Jamaica has 290 cash pickup locations through Ria's payout network. Top payers include:
LASCO
JMMB
VM Money Transfer Services
Supreme Ventures
Alliance
Your recipient can collect funds at participating locations, which makes cash pickup a convenient option for recipients who prefer cash in hand.
Can I send money to a Visa debit card in Jamaica?
Yes. Jamaica is one of the corridors where Ria offers Visa Direct, which sends money to an eligible Visa debit card. Your recipient can use the funds through their card once the transfer is complete, without visiting a pickup location or bank.
When you send, choose the Visa Direct option (where available) and enter your recipient's eligible Visa debit card details. Use the calculator on this page to confirm the fee and amount before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Jamaica?
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.
Visa Direct: Transfers to an eligible Visa debit card can also reach recipients quickly once processed.
Bank deposit: Typically takes longer than cash pickup, especially if 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.