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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
High vs. Low‑Context Cultures: Key Differences & Real‑Life Scenarios
We live in a multicultural world where our partner, our neighbor, and our colleague may all come from different countries. And because of this diversity, effective intercultural communication is vital. Luckily for us, American anthropologist Edward T. Hall had begun studying cultural differences as early as the 1930s. In his 1976 book Beyond Culture, he […]
February 3, 2026
You Can Now Send Money With Ria Through WhatsApp
Ria is launching a new money transfer channel, bringing safe and efficient transfers right to your favorite messaging app. The service is currently available for transfers from the USA to Mexico, with new countries coming soon. Keep reading to learn more about this new service and how you can benefit from it. How It Works It […]
January 28, 2026
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