Send money to Bolivia

Sending money to loved ones and friends in Bolivia is simple these days. You have many choices available to help you get cash there quickly. Which one you choose depends on the things most important to you, including price, speed, and security. Here are just a few methods you can use to get money to Bolivia from almost anywhere in the world.

• International bank transfer: When you use an international bank transfer to send money to Bolivia, both you and the person receiving the cash must have bank accounts. You’ll need to know some additional information for the receiver, including their international bank account number, called an IBAN, as well as a SWIFT or BIC code. Depending on the bank's policies, the money may not be received in Bolivia for a couple of business days or even more.

• International money orders: Regardless of whether you both have bank accounts, international money orders are an option. They work a lot like paper checks. Once you buy one at a retailer, bank, or post office, you can send it to them via international mail to be deposited into their bank account or cashed. However, mail can be slow, expensive, and unreliable, making this a less-than-reliable option for those needing cash quickly.

• Money transfer agents: You've probably seen these companies offering fast money transfers to almost anywhere in the world. While speedy, they come with a high fee, which can cut into the final amount your friend in Bolivia receives. They also offer less competitive exchange rates between currencies, making it an even worse deal.  

• Ria: The online money transfer service from Ria balances speed, reliability, and cost. It can be used from a desktop computer, mobile device, or through an in-person retail location. Once you send money, it can arrive in Bolivia in as little as 15 minutes. The service requires only a low fee and gives you a great exchange rate between Bolivia Boliviano (BOB) and over 165 other countries.

Ria customers have many choices for funding their transactions, including a bank account, credit card, debit card, or cash. Those receiving in Bolivia can pick up cash at a convenient location or have the money put directly into their bank account.

It can take anywhere from a few minutes to five business days to send money to an overseas location — including Bolivia. However, how long it takes depends on several factors, such as:

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 Bolivia remittance outside of typical business hours, on a holiday, or on the weekend, you could experience delays.

If you’re looking for the fastest way to send money to Bolivia, you may want to use a debit or credit card for your transaction. These methods may incur additional fees, so be aware of that. However, they also typically finalize the same day they’re completed — sometimes within minutes -meaning your recipient could have the money almost immediately.

And if time isn’t a concern, consider setting up a bank transfer instead. This option usually takes three to five business days and comes with fewer fees.

The cost of sending money to Bolivia depends on several key factors, such as:

1. The payment method you use

2. The payout method (that is, the way your intended recipient gets the money)

3. Transfer amount

4. Currency exchange rates

Bank remittances are usually the cheapest option, while credit and debit card transfers can come with additional fees. This is especially true with credit card payments, as some credit card companies will charge extra. Keep in mind, though, that international money transfers usually come with certain charges — regardless of how you go about it.

As an international remittance service, Ria strives to keep our rates and fees as low as possible on money transfers to Bolivia and other countries. We do that by working with financial institutions worldwide to get you the lowest possible fees and best exchange rates. At times, we also have promo codes to cut down on some of the more unavoidable fees.

The overall transfer amount includes all fees. If you want to see the cost of sending money to Bolivia, here are your options:

1. Before you complete the transfer (but after you’ve logged into your account): You can see what it costs to send money to Bolivia via the app or website. Simply log into your account and go to “Send” or “Send Money.” Then, select your destination country, how much you want to send, your payout currency, and your payment and delivery methods.

2. Before you initiate a transfer (without logging in): You can go to Ria’s website for an estimate of what it will cost.

Both options can help prevent you from being surprised by any fees or charges associated with sending money overseas.

We offer several ways to track your money transfer to Bolivia, but the easiest option is to use our Track a Transfer tool, which provides real-time updates of your transfer — no matter where you are.

Here’s how to use this free online feature:

1. After logging into your Ria account: Once logged in, choose “Track” (from the app) or “Track a transfer” (from the website). Then, input the transfer’s unique personal identification number (PIN) to see its status.

2. Without logging into your Ria account: If you don’t have a Ria account, you can still use the Track a Transfer feature. You’ll still need the unique PIN, however. This enables both the sender and recipient to see the transfer status at any point.

Two things are worth noting.

1. If you reside in Australia, you must also provide your birth date and recipient’s country (Bolivia) to track the transfer.

2. As the sender, you’ll also receive emailed updates regarding the transfer’s status and any major changes.

There are several ways to send money to Bolivia safely and efficiently. Which method is the best for you is a personal decision — it all comes down to how fast you need the Bolivia money transfer to arrive, how you want your friends and family to receive it, and how you want to pay.

Bank transfers: You can use your bank to transfer money to a bank in Bolivia through an international wire transfer. With this method, there’s no cash involved — you simply instruct your bank to send money to your recipient’s bank account. 

To complete a wire transfer through your bank, you usually must provide your recipient’s name, address, contact information, and banking information. This includes their international bank account number (IBAN) and their bank’s SWIFT/BIC code. 

There are several drawbacks to using a bank transfer to send money to Bolivia. For one, both you and your recipient need to have bank accounts at institutions that allow international transfers. 

For another, they’re typically expensive. Some banks charge as much as $50 for the convenience of an international wire transfer to the sender. And a few charge a fee to the recipient as well. In addition, your bank may limit the amount of money you can send through this method.

Money transfer agents: Traditional money transfer agents allow customers to send money abroad using cash. These agents usually have offices you can visit to fund the transfer with cash. Your recipient can then visit the transfer agent’s office closest to them and receive the money as cash. 

Of course, one of the main drawbacks of using this method for sending money is that your recipient must live near a transfer agent’s office. Another is the fact that these agents sometimes have complicated pricing structures, and fees and exchange rates can vary widely.

Money orders: Sending an international money order is similar to sending a check through the mail. You can buy a pre-paid money order certificate from your local post office or bank and then send it directly to your recipient via international mail. They can then redeem the certificate for cash.

There are several big disadvantages to this money-sending method, mainly that it’s expensive and slow. 

Online money transfer services: Online money transfer services such as Ria make it easy to send money to Bolivia and more than 165 other countries around the globe. Ria charges no sneaky hidden fees, so your Bolivia remittance will go further. 

Ria also offers great exchange rates and allows you to send money through our convenient mobile app or any of the 500,000-plus participating locations. Ria offers a quick alternative to other money-sending methods. Many transfers arrive within minutes. Send money with Ria now. 

Signing up for an account with Ria is easy. The exact steps you’ll take vary depending on your location and whether you want to use the app or website.

Create a Ria account via the app in the US or Canada:

1. Download the Ria app and tap the “Register” button.

2. Confirm your current country. 

3. Enter your email address and choose a password.

4. Agree to Ria’s Terms and Conditions.

5. Enter your full name, date of birth and phone number, then tap “Continue.”

6. Choose to subscribe to receive promotions, discounts, and other special offers or tap “Not now” to opt out.

7. Enter your mailing address and tap “Continue.”

8. Select and answer three security questions to protect your account.

Create a Ria account via the app everywhere else:

1. Download the Ria app and tap the “Register” button.

2. Confirm your current country.

3. Enter your phone number and verify it by entering the 6-digit code we send you.

4. Choose a password.

5. Agree to Ria’s terms and conditions.

6. Enter your full name, email address, and date of birth (we may also ask for your country of birth, nationality, occupation, and ID information).

7. Tap the “Continue” button.

8. Choose to subscribe to receive promotions, discounts, and other special offers or tap “Not now” to opt out.

9. Enter your mailing address and tap the “Continue” button.

Create an account via the website:

1. Visit riamoneytransfer.com.

2. Click “Register” in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

3. Choose your country of residence.

4. Click “Get started.”

5. Enter your phone number and the security code we send to your phone.

6. Choose a password. 

7. Enter your first and last name, date of birth, and email address.

8. Select whether you’d like to receive marketing messages from Ria.

9. Enter your address.

Sending money to a friend in Bolivia doesn’t take very long, but you’ll need some basic information to make sure the transaction goes through. The exact details depend on how you fund the money, the way it’s sent, and your receiver’s preferred method of picking up the money. International money transfers, for example, require detailed bank information, including an IBAN and SWIFT/BIC code.

Ria makes it very simple to get money on the way. You'll need just a few pieces of information, including:

• The first and last name of the person receiving the money, as it matches their government-issued photo ID

• The city and province where the recipient lives

• The amount of money you are sending as Boliviano (BOB)

• Your payment information, such as credit or debit card number or bank account number

• Recipient’s payment information, including their bank account number or the retail location to pick up cash

You can set up a Bolivia money transfer from the Ria app or website. Start by signing into your existing account or create a new one if you don’t have one. If you haven’t verified your phone number or set up your online profile yet, you can do that now.

Since this is your first money transfer to Bolivia, you’ll need to add a new recipient to your account — that is, the person who will receive money in Bolivia. Adding a recipient is easy. Just provide basic information about them, such as their name, current location, and phone number. If you want to transfer money to their bank, input their bank account details as well.

Once you’ve added a recipient to your account, you can decide how much money to send them — either in your currency or theirs. At this point, you can also select the payout method. Remember, each payout method comes with its own advantages and fees.

With that done, simply choose your payment method for the Bolivia remittance. You can add a new payment method to your account on the website or the app.

Once you’ve completed that first transfer, 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, however, so you will need to input that again.

Some money transfers go through within minutes of setting them up. However, you might have to wait a few hours or days before your transfer is complete.

That’s where tracking your transfer comes into play. You can use the Track a Transfer feature for status updates on your Bolivia remittance. You’ll just need the PIN, which you can find in your account or the confirmation email you received after scheduling the transfer. Your recipient can also use this tool.

A standard money transfer to Bolivia doesn’t take very long to complete, though it depends on the payment and payout methods. If you’ve chosen a debit or credit card transfer, your recipient should receive money in Bolivia within minutes. A bank transfer, on the other hand, can take several business days to complete.

Certain factors may delay your transfer. For example, if you set up the transfer outside local business hours or on a holiday or weekend, it might take a little longer. In some cases, Ria will also request additional information from you for security purposes, which could cause additional delays.

Senders and recipients can use Ria’s Track a Transfer feature for real-time transfer updates. All you need is the transfer’s PIN and order number.

Senders can also use the Ria app to track the transaction — just tap the “Track” option. In addition, senders will be notified by email when their recipient has picked up or received the money — or if there’s another major status change.

Ria offers two convenient ways to get your cash in Bolivia. When you choose either of these methods, you’ll get Boliviano (BOB) currency at a great exchange rate in as little as 15 minutes.

• Bank transfer: Get a direct deposit into your checking or savings account. You’ll need to give the sender your bank name or SWIFT code, plus your account number. Be sure to tell them if it’s a checking or savings account. If you have questions about these details, you can ask your bank for more information.

• Cash pickup: Choose a participating location near you to get your cash in person. It’s simple and just takes minutes, as long as you have your government-issued photo ID on you. You’ll need to show that it matches the name on the payment before they will release the funds.

Ria makes it easy to pick the funding method most convenient for you, including credit or debit cards and bank accounts. Which options show up for you specifically depends on your location and whether you are using the Ria desktop version or the mobile app.

For users of the Ria desktop website, you can fund using:

• Bank transfer from the U.S.

• Cash from the U.S.

• Debit or credit card from Australia, Canada, Spain, the U.K., or the U.S.

Users of the Ria mobile app can choose one of these options:

• Bank transfer from the U.S.

• Cash from the U.S., Malaysia, or Singapore

• Debit or credit card from Australia, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, the U.K., or the U.S.

• Fintoc or Sencillito from Chile

• Klarna from Austria, Germany, or Spain

• Bancontact from Belgium

• Giropay from Germany

• iDEAL from the Netherlands

• PayID from Australia

• FPX from Malaysia

Refer to the full list of all payment methods for additional information.

Unfortunately, you can't use Zelle to send money to Bolivia.

That's because Zelle currently works only with bank accounts based in the U.S. There's no way to make a money transfer to an international account. Both the recipient and the sender must have U.S.-based checking or savings accounts — as well as U.S. phone numbers.

Instead, consider using an online money transfer service like Ria. Ria is quick, safe, and convenient. We offer great exchange rates, low fees (with no hidden charges), and a variety of payment and pickup options — all from our website or mobile app.

Ria serves customers in more than 165 countries — meaning sending money to or receiving money in Bolivia is a breeze. You don't even need to have a bank account to use Ria — unlike with Zelle. Send money now with Ria. 

Currently, you can't use Venmo to send money to Bolivia. That's because only U.S. residents can use the app to send or receive money transfers.

Venmo may not work with international accounts. But Ria serves more than 165 countries around the globe — including Bolivia. Ria makes sending money internationally simple, quick, and secure. Your recipient in Bolivia could get the money transfer in as little as 15 minutes if you use Ria. Plus, there are no additional fees.  You are fully aware of all costs and the amount of Bolivia currency your recipient will get before you even complete the transfer.

Send money now with Ria.

Visit any Ria location, use our website, or log into our mobile app to send money directly to your recipient’s bank account in Bolivia. 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 (international bank account number)

Ria will take care of the rest!

Hands down, sending money via electronic transfer is the safest way to send money to Bolivia.

In the old days, it was common for people to send remittances by mailing cash. Not only does this method take a long time (they call it “snail mail” for a good reason), but it’s also just not safe. The mailed money could get stolen or lost at any point during its long journey.

Instead, using an online money transfer service like Ria ensures that your money gets exactly where you intend it to go. 

In addition, 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. 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 Bolivia.

Whether you need to send a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, you have several options.

• International bank transfer: This safe and secure method works if both you and the receiver have bank accounts. Expect it to take a few business days, however, meaning it may not work for those needing cash quickly.

• Third-party money transfer agent: This service works to get money to Bolivia fast, but expect to pay for the privilege. In addition to a less-than-stellar currency exchange rate, this method comes with a high service fee. For those hoping to get every BOB they can to friends and family, this may not be the smartest option.

• Ria: When time and money matter most, select this secure option for getting money to Bolivia. Not only is it conveniently available in hundreds of countries, but it's also a digital service that works great from your phone or computer. With just a low fee, you can have money in the hands of your loved ones in as little as 15 minutes.

Getting started with Ria takes just moments. Its user-friendly app or desktop site can be used by anyone, even those who have never sent money internationally before. Here’s how:

1. Register for a free Ria account. You can do this with just your first and last name, birthday, and contact information. Some countries may require additional information when first creating an account.

2. Click the “Send” or “Send money” button.

3. Select “Bolivia” from the menu of options in the drop-down list.

4. Decide what amount of money you want to send to Bolivia. The Ria app will tell you exactly how many Bolivianos will arrive after the fee and exchange rate from your sending currency. With no surprises, you can figure out just what to send – down to the penny!

5. Pick your payment options. Depending on where you live, you may see different choices. Generally, you can select cash or credit/debit cards, as well as a checking or savings account. If you don’t want to use these methods, you can visit a participating physical location to do the transfer in person with cash.

6. Select the preferred method of receiving money in Bolivia. Chat with your friend or family member ahead of time to see how they want their money. If they choose cash, they will tell you the participating location to send it to. Otherwise, you can get their bank account, SWIFT/BAN code, and other details for a bank-to-bank transfer.

7. Tap "Continue."

8. Type in the full first and last name of your friend in Bolivia. Make sure it matches their government-issued photo ID exactly. You can also include the city and province where they live on this screen.  

9. Enter your payment information. This will be your credit or debit card number or your bank account details. Once the funding info is confirmed, you can complete the transaction.

When finished, your friend can see their money available as cash at a retailer or in their bank account in as little as 15 minutes. This, of course, depends on a few factors. Whatever method you choose, you’ll pay a low fee and get a great exchange rate. It’s also very safe and secure, so you know that both your bank account information and that of your friend will be secure.

Sending money with the Ria app also gets you access to notifications. You’ll get updates from your transaction, as well as Ria service offerings, quickly to your mobile device. The next time you want to send money to that same friend, you’ll have all the information you need to make it seamless.