Send money to Afghanistan from the U.S.

You can send money to Afghanistan from the U.S. with Ria Money Transfer in three steps:

• Create your Ria account

• Choose how much to send and your recipient's preferred delivery method

• Complete your payment

Ria offers three ways to send:

• Online at riamoneytransfer.com

• Through the Ria mobile app (iOS and Android)

• In person at a Ria location

Your recipient in Afghanistan can receive funds via cash pickup at 125 locations or direct bank deposit.

Ria Money Transfer is a regulated money transfer service, and your transfer to Afghanistan is delivered through established financial partners. Your recipient can receive funds through trusted banks, including Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank, or at cash pickup locations across the country.

When you send, Ria shows the fee, exchange rate, and total before you confirm, and you receive an order number to track your transfer until it is complete. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer.

Ria's fees vary based on:

• The amount you send

• The delivery method you choose

• How you pay (debit card, credit card, or bank account)

Ria offers competitive exchange rates, and fees start as low as $0 for select online transfers. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer, and send limits from the U.S. vary by payment method and delivery type. To see exact pricing, use the calculator on this page. It shows the fee, exchange rate, and the total your recipient will receive before you confirm.

Yes. You can send money to Afghanistan online at riamoneytransfer.com or through the Ria mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Online and app transfers let you send 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.

You can pay with:

• Debit card

• Credit card

• Bank account

Your recipient can receive via cash pickup at 125 locations or direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank or Islamic Bank.

Yes. Ria supports direct bank deposit to banks in Afghanistan, including:

• Azizi Bank

• Islamic Bank

To send to an Afghan bank account, you will need your recipient's account details. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani (AFN) per transfer. Use the calculator on this page to see fees and the amount your recipient will receive before you confirm. Delivery times for bank deposits depend on the bank and when the transfer is initiated.

Afghanistan has 125 cash pickup locations through Ria's open payout network. Payers include:

• Azizi Bank

• Islamic Bank

• Osmani MSP

• Afghan United Bank

Afghanistan operates as an open country network, which means your recipient can pick up cash at any participating payer location in the country. Use the calculator on this page to confirm the fee and amount before you send.

Your recipient in Afghanistan can receive funds in Afghan afghani (AFN). Ria shows the exchange rate and the exact amount your recipient will receive before you confirm, so there are no surprises. For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani per transfer.

Zelle and Venmo do not support international money transfers to Afghanistan. Western Union and MoneyGram offer service to some corridors, but availability, fees, and exchange rates vary.

Ria Money Transfer is purpose-built for sending money to Afghanistan, with:

• Competitive rates and low fees

• 125 cash pickup locations through an open country network

• Direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank

You can fund your Ria transfer with a debit card, credit card, or bank account.

Ria Money Transfer makes it easy to send money to Afghanistan without needing a traditional bank wire. You can send online, through the Ria app, or in person at a Ria location.

Your recipient can receive funds via:

• Cash pickup at 125 locations through partners such as Azizi Bank and Islamic Bank

• Direct bank deposit to Azizi Bank or Islamic Bank

For delivery to Afghanistan, recipients can receive up to USD 3,000 or 258,000 Afghan afghani per transfer.

Delivery times depend on the method you choose and when you send:

• Cash pickup: Funds can be available for collection as quickly as minutes, depending on processing.

• Bank deposit: Typically takes longer than cash pickup, especially if currency conversion or compliance checks are involved.

Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on provider processing times, recipient method, and other factors. For the most up-to-date estimate, the Ria app and website display expected delivery times at checkout before you confirm.