Remittances

How to Send Money to El Salvador: Fees, Speed & Best Methods 

Sending money to El Salvador is part of everyday life for millions of families. In 2025, El Salvador received nearly $10 billion in remittances, making it one of the top recipients in Latin America. These transfers play a major role in the country’s economy, accounting for around 24% of GDP, one of the highest shares in the […]

March 19, 2026

A smiling family of five sits around a wooden dining table, sharing cookies. As sunlight streams through the window, the woman in the center hands a plate of cookies to a man, celebrating after being able to send money to El Salvador.
The World We Share: Meet Kenan Haskovic

The World We Share: Meet Kenan Haskovic

Kenan Haskovic is not just the Vice President of Euronet’s Compliance and Digital Products, he is also a child of migration, perseverance and hope. In this new instalment of The World We Share, we sat down with Kenan to discuss his family’s escape from the civil war in Yugoslavia, his dream as a child to […]

March 18, 2026

The back-home budget: What remittances support first

The back-home budget: What remittances support first

For many people living far from their home country, sending money is a way to stay present and support the people they care about most, even from a distance. At Ria Money Transfer, we see every day how that support crosses borders. That’s why in this study we analyze what happens to that money once […]

March 11, 2026

How Panama Became a Global Hub of Migration, Culture & Remittances

How Panama Became a Global Hub of Migration, Culture & Remittances

 Most people have heard of the Panama Canal. Others have perhaps seen pictures of its idyllic beaches and tropical islands, perfect for a sunny vacation. But Panama is so much more than that. A little bit of digging reveals a long, rich, and layered history. Throughout the past centuries, the country has become a cultural […]

March 11, 2026

Giving Back to the Community: Ria’s 2025 CSR Impact Report

Giving Back to the Community: Ria’s 2025 CSR Impact Report

Last year, our commitment to driving positive change around the globe was stronger than ever. At Ria, we’re aware that our customers play a key role in improving their loved ones’ lives, and we’re here to help them do it. That’s why, throughout 2025, we’ve worked tirelessly to give back to the communities that we […]

March 5, 2026

International Mother Language Day: A Bridge to Cultural Diversity

International Mother Language Day: A Bridge to Cultural Diversity

There are over 7,000 languages spoken on planet Earth, each one a critical tool developed over time to help humans navigate the world around them, even if that world is an isolated mountaintop shared by just a handful of people. International Mother Language Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide on February 21 to acknowledge […]

February 20, 2026

Where $100 Goes Furthest 

Where $100 Goes Furthest 

What can you buy with $100?  The answer depends on the country. In some places, $100 is more than enough for a cart full of groceries at the store and then some. In other countries, your dollar won’t stretch nearly as far. This study compares how far $100 goes depending on your location and country […]

February 19, 2026

The World We Share: Meet Ahmed Kessir

The World We Share: Meet Ahmed Kessir

Mr. Kessir is the friendly store manager of a quaint neighborhood shop in Paris. Every day, he serves customers from all over the world, helping them send money to their loved ones back home. Two decades after he started working there, the native Tunisian has plenty of interesting anecdotes to share. So we attempted to […]

February 18, 2026

Raúl Jiménez & Ria: Uniting Fans Through Our U.S. Partnership with Mexico’s National Teams

Raúl Jiménez & Ria: Uniting Fans Through Our U.S. Partnership with Mexico’s National Teams

Towards the end of last year, we announced a multi-year partnership the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), to become the official remittance services partner of Mexico’s Men’s and Women’s National Team in the United States. This marked the start of an exciting new chapter for Ria and football fans in North […]

February 11, 2026

How to Send Money to Venezuela in 2026 

How to Send Money to Venezuela in 2026 

Remittances have become an important economic lifeline for many Venezuelan households amid ongoing economic challenges and political transitions in the country.   Venezuela receives approximately $5 billion in annual remittances. These funds are largely sent from the United States, where the number of Venezuelans has more than doubled in the last five years, reaching about 1.2 million in 2024. That means nearly 640,000 more people than in […]

February 3, 2026