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Ria Money Transfer

Ria Money Transfer review

4.1Est. 1987
By Awais ImranData updated every 6 hoursOur methodology

Ria Money Transfer is one of the largest money transfer companies in the world, offering transfers to 190+ countries via bank deposit, cash pickup, and mobile wallets.

Countries

190+

Currencies

50+

Speed

Minutes to 2 days

Fees

$0-$8 depending on corridor and payment method

Is Ria Money Transfer the right choice?

For a Ria cash transfer, the key decision is whether the intended recipient can collect at the location selected in the sending flow. A network total cannot answer that question. Price the actual pickup arrangement, then compare it with a bank deposit if the recipient can use one.

What we measured over the last 91 days

The rates shown on this page are the offers available in our comparison data. They do not verify the cash stock, hours or identity checks of an individual Ria agent. Keep the selected receiving location with the quote when comparing alternatives.

When a Ria pickup fits the payment

A recipient who needs physical currency may prefer a confirmed local pickup to an account credit followed by a separate withdrawal. Agree the collection point before sending, particularly when the recipient would need transport to reach it.

When collection creates an extra obstacle

An inaccessible counter, a mismatch in the recipient name or unavailable identification can make an otherwise attractive quote unusable. In that case, check a supported account payout rather than assuming another nearby shop can pay the same transfer.

Before you send with Ria Money Transfer

Ria’s collection instructions require the transfer PIN and current government-issued photo identification in the recipient’s name. Share the PIN privately with the recipient and keep it out of public messages.

Pros

  • Massive global network (500,000+ cash pickup locations)
  • Competitive rates on popular corridors
  • Cash pickup option in remote areas

Cons

  • Rates vary significantly by corridor
  • Exchange rate markup can be high for small amounts
  • App experience less polished than Wise/Remitly

Ria Money Transfer features

Cash pickup
Mobile wallet delivery
Ria app

Ria Money Transfer transfer details

HeadquartersBuena Park, California, USA
RegulatedYes
RegulatorsFinCEN, FCA, ASIC
Min Transfer$1
Max Transfer$25,000
Payment MethodsBank Transfer, Debit Card, Credit Card, Cash
Delivery MethodsBank Deposit, Cash Pickup, Mobile Wallet
Exchange Rate Markup0.5% - 3% above mid-market

Published by Ria Money Transfer. Not measured by us; Ria Money Transfer’s limits and methods vary by country.

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Comparisons

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