Send money to the Dominican Republic from the U.S.

It can take anywhere from a few minutes to five business days. How long it takes depends on several factors, including:

1. Transaction type

2. Payment method

3. Where you’re sending money from

4. Whether Ria requires additional information for security purposes

5. When you initiate the transfer

Some currencies or transfer methods are only available during local business hours. If you set up a remittance outside of those hours or on a holiday, you could experience delays.

Debit or credit card is often the fastest method. It typically finalizes within the same day — sometimes within minutes — so your recipient could have the money almost immediately.

If time isn’t a concern, consider a bank transfer instead. This method usually takes three to five business days with fewer fees.

Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option, while credit and debit card transfers can come with more fees. The overall cost also depends on several factors, such as:

• Payment method

• Payout method

• Transfer amount

• Currency exchange rates

With Ria, you can get an estimate of how much your money transfer will cost:

• Without logging in: You can go to Ria’s website and use our online calculator

• After logging in: Go to “Send” or “Send Money.” Once you've filled out the details of your transfer, you will see how much the transfer will cost before you submit

At Ria, we strive to keep our rates and fees as low as possible by partnering with established financial institutions worldwide and offering occasional promotions.

We offer several ways to track your money transfer to The Dominican Republic. The easiest way is to use our Track a Transfer tool, which provides real-time updates of your transfer.

How to use this free feature:

• After logging in: choose “Track a transfer” (website) or “Track” (app). Then, input the transfer’s unique personal identification number (PIN) to see its status.

• Without logging in: you can still use the Track a Transfer feature, but you’ll also need the PIN or order number. This allows both the sender and recipient to see its status.

There are several ways to send money to The Dominican Republic safely and efficiently. Which method is the best for you is a personal decision — it all comes down to:

• how fast you need the money transfer to arrive,

• how you want your family and friends to receive it,

• and how you want to pay.

These methods include: bank transfers, money transfer agents, money orders, and online money transfer services like Ria. Send money with Ria today or learn more about each of these methods here.

Signing up is easy. The exact steps will vary depending on your location and whether you are using the mobile app or website.

Create a Ria account:

1. Download the Ria app or visit our homepage, and click “Register.”

2. Confirm your country of residence.

3. Enter your email address or phone number (if we send you a security code, please verify the code).

4. Create a password.

5. Agree to Ria’s Terms and Conditions.

6. Enter your first and last name, date of birth, and email address or phone number.

7. Subscribe to receive promotions, discounts, and other special offers, or select “Not now” to opt out

8. Enter your address to continue.

You'll need the following information:

• The recipient's name (exactly as they appear on your recipient's government-issued photo ID)

• The recipient's location in the Dominican Republic

• The amount you want to send for your Dominican Republic money transfer

• Your payment information (e.g., your bank account, cash, credit card, debit card)

• The recipient's payout method (e.g., their bank account, cash pickup, home delivery)

Depending on the payment and payout methods, you may be asked to include additional information like bank information and phone numbers.

You can set up a Dominican Republic money transfer from the Ria app or website. Follow these steps:

1. Create an account or sign into your existing account

2. You’ll need to add a new recipient to your account. Add their basic information, including their name, location, and phone number. If you want to transfer money to their bank, input their bank account details as well

3. Decide on the amount you want to send them, and select the payout method

4. Choose your payment method for the money transfer

Once completed, the process becomes even easier as your recipient’s basic information is saved to your account. Ria doesn’t store your recipient’s bank account information for your privacy and safety, so you will need to input that again.

Ria has three easy options to receive money in the Dominican Republic:

• Cash pickup at a convenient participating location near you

• Direct deposit in your checking or savings account

• Convenient home delivery if it's available in your area 

Depending on which method you choose, you'll need to make sure your sender knows important details about your address or bank account. If you're receiving the money in person (at a cash pickup location or at home), you'll need to make sure you have your government-issued photo ID and the PIN or order number.

Your payment options may vary depending on whether you're using the website or sending money through Ria's app. They also depend on where you live.

Senders in the U.S. can use:

• Credit or debit card (with the Ria website or app)

• Linked bank account (with the Ria website or app)

• Cash (with the Ria website or app)

Senders outside of the U.S. can use:

• Canada: Credit or debit card (with the Ria website or app)

• United Kingdom: Credit or debit card (with the Ria website or app)

• Spain: Credit or debit card (with the Ria website or app)

• Rest of Europe: Credit or debit card (with the Ria app)

• Australia: Credit or Debit card (with the Ria website or app)

• Chile: Cash (with the Ria app)

• Malaysia: Cash (with the Ria app)

• Singapore: Cash (with the Ria app)

Here's a complete rundown of payment methods.

Currently, you can't use Venmo or Zelle to send money to The Dominican Republic. The Venmo app only works for U.S. residents to send or receive money transfers, and Zelle currently works only with bank accounts based in the U.S.

Instead, online money transfer services like Ria allow international money transfers, including sending money to the Dominican Republic. At Ria, we offer competitive exchange rates, low fees (with no hidden charges), and a variety of payment and pickup options. Send money now with Ria.

Use our website, our mobile app, or a Ria location to send money directly to your recipient’s bank account in The Dominican Republic. All you need is:

1. The recipient’s full legal name (as it appears on their bank account)

2. The name of the recipient’s bank

3. The recipient’s bank account number or IBAN

Ria’s team of world-class security experts works around the clock to monitor your money transfers and keep a watchful eye out for unusual behavior. In addition, Ria’s software allows the team to spot any suspicious activity long before any harm can be done to your account.

Plus, Ria never stores your payment details on its servers. So, your credit or debit card or bank account information will never be compromised in Ria’s system.

Your safety is Ria’s number one priority when sending money to The Dominican Republic.