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Ria’s huge network of cash pickup locations makes it a major player in the money transfer game. But sending cash in person is only available in 19 countries and there is a limit to how much can send per day.
How do I find a Ria money transfer location near me?
The Find Locations tool on Ria’s money transfer website is a user-friendly way to scout your destination options. In the box beneath Where would you like to send your money? enter the city, state or postal code closest to your recipient. A map will pop up showing the agent locations nearby.
Countries where cash pick up is available include:
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Comoros
Cote d’Ivoire
Congo Democratic Republic
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Mozambique
Niger Republic of
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Armenia
Australia
Bangladesh
Cambodia
China
Cook Islands
Cyprus
Fiji
Georgia
Indonesia
India
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Malaysia
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
New Zealand
Philippines
Pakistan
Russia
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Tajikistan
Tonga
Turkey
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Antigua
Barbados
Haiti
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Trinidad
Virgin Islands, US
Albania
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Bahrain
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Pacific
Australia
Cook Islands
Fiji
New Zealand
Tonga
Vatuata
How do I find a location on the Ria money transfer app?
If you are more comfortable using your Ria money transfer app, then all you need to do is:
Tap locations
Enter a street, city, state or postal code
Tap All, Send, or Payout to view locations that offer those services
What services do Ria locations offer?
At most Ria agent locations, you can either send money or pick up cash. Be sure to double check the Find Locations tool on Ria’s website in order to see what services are offered at your chosen destination location.
Services can include any of the following:
International money transfers
Check-cashing
Bill payment
Money orders
Pay-My-rent
Cash pickup
Does Ria have any 24-hour locations?
Yes. For in-person 24/7 pickup, choose an agent location that’s open around the clock.
Since Ria offers online money transfers, you can send or receive money 24/7 through its website.
How do I send money from a Ria location?
Use the Find Locations tool on Ria’s website or mobile app to find an agent location. To send cash you’ll need to bring the following with you:
Your government-issued photo ID
Cash to cover the amount you’re sending, plus the service fee
Contact information of your recipient including name (as it appears on their government-issued ID), phone number and email address
To track the transfer, go to Ria’s website and click on Track Transfers. All you need to do is enter the order number, reference number or PIN then click Search. Remember to share the order number with your recipient so they can pick up the money.
Sending money online for in-store pickup
Sending money online with Ria is very simple. However, keep in mind online transfers are only available from the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
First, you will need to create an account. Then simply complete the following instructions:
Visit Ria’s website and log in.
Use the Send Money dashboard to enter your transfer details, including destination, payout currency, amount to send, payment method and how they will receive the funds.
Review the total cost and click Send Now. You can either select a past recipient or add a new one. Follow the instructions to enter the cash or bank deposit details and your payment details. If everything is correct, agree to the Terms and Conditions and hit Send Money.
How much does it cost?
Delivery fees vary depending on how you’re sending the money and where you’re sending it to. For example, sending $500 from your bank account in NYC to Mexico for cash pickup, you’ll pay a delivery fee of $1. And if you use your credit card to pay for the transfer, it will cost $10, compared to just $4 if you use a debit card.
How can I pick up money from a Ria location?
In order to pick up your Ria money transfer you will first need to find a Ria agent location that’s convenient for you. Double check the hours of that particular location and remember to bring along:
Identification. Government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Order number. Your recipient will get a copy of the receipt when you initiate the transfer. They can find the order number (also referred to as the PIN) on there.
Alternatives to sending cash with Ria
The quickest and cheapest way to send money is via bank transfer on Ria’s website:
Choose Bank as both the payment and payout method.
Click Continue and enter the recipient’s details and the routing and account numbers of both banks.
Ria will save you information so that next time you can simply select an existing recipient.
You can also choose to use Ria’s courier delivery service. This is available in Vietnam, the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru.
How does Ria compare to other money transfer services?
Our table lets you compare the services you can use to send money abroad. Compare services on transfer speeds and fees, then click Go to site when you're ready to send.
We update our data regularly, but information can change between updates. Confirm details with the provider you're interested in before making a decision.
Ria has multiple partner banks across the 160+ countries it caters to. To find a partner bank near you, use the Find Locations tool on Ria's website.
Western Union and Ria offer similar options, but you can save money with Ria's competitive exchange rates and faster delivery speeds. Take a look at our guide Western Union vs. Ria to see how they stack up against each other.
If you have been sent a money transfer via Ria, you can use the Find Locations tool on its website or app to find an agent location closest to you. Just remember to check the opening times of the location before travelling to collect your money and bring the necessary documents with you.
Walmart's Walmart2World international money transfers and Walmart2Walmart domestic transfers are both powered by Ria.
Both Ria and MoneyGram offer similar money transfer services, but Ria tends to have more competitive exchange rates and faster delivery speeds. Take a look at our guide MoneyGram vs Ria to see how they compare.
The maximum amount you can send from the US is $2,999.9 a day and $7,999 every 30 days.
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