Send Money
This section gathers our guides on sending money from the United States: general options, country guides, app comparisons, costs and exchange rates, safety considerations, common mistakes, and what to do if a transfer is delayed or runs into an issue. We don't promote any option as "the best" or "the cheapest" — each guide helps you compare based on your specific situation.
Main guides
Country guides
How to Send Money to Colombia from the United States
A step-by-step guide to sending money to Colombia from the United States: available options, requirements, payout methods, fees, exchange rate, delivery times, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to Mexico from the United States
Learn how to send money from the U.S. to Mexico, what to compare before choosing a service, and how fees, exchange rates, and pickup options can vary.
How to Send Money to Peru from the United States
A step-by-step guide to sending money to Peru from the United States: available options, requirements, payout methods, fees, exchange rate, delivery times, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to the Dominican Republic from the United States
A step-by-step guide to sending money to the Dominican Republic from the United States: available options, requirements, payout methods, fees, exchange rate, delivery times, and what to check before confirming.
Apps and comparisons
Costs and exchange rates
Tracking and transfer issues
How to Avoid Money Transfer Scams from the U.S.
Learn warning signs of money transfer scams, safer habits before sending money, what to verify, and what to do if something seems suspicious.
How to Track a Money Transfer from the U.S.
Learn how to track a money transfer from the U.S., what information you may need, what common statuses can mean, and when to contact the provider.
What Happens If a Money Transfer Is Canceled or Returned?
Learn what a canceled or returned money transfer may mean, common reasons it can happen, what to check, and when to contact the provider.
What to Do If a Money Transfer Doesn’t Arrive
Learn what to check if a money transfer does not arrive, common reasons for delays, when to contact the provider, and what information to keep.
Why Is My Money Transfer Pending or Under Review?
Learn what a pending or under review money transfer may mean, common reasons it can happen, what to check, and when to contact the provider.
More guides
Bank Account vs. Card for Funding a Money Transfer
Differences between paying for a money transfer with a bank account, debit card, or credit card, and what cost factors to check with each option.
How Long Does a Money Transfer Take?
What factors affect how long it takes for a money transfer to arrive, and what to do if your transfer takes longer than expected.
How to Avoid Mistakes When Sending Money to Family
A practical checklist to review before confirming a money transfer, to help reduce the risk of common mistakes in the details, amount, or method you choose.
How to Send Money to Ecuador from the United States
A guide to sending money to Ecuador from the United States: general options, requirements, payout methods, fees, expected amount received, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to El Salvador from the United States
A guide to sending money to El Salvador from the United States: general options, requirements, payout methods, fees, expected amount received, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to Guatemala from the United States
A guide to sending money to Guatemala from the United States: general options, requirements, payout methods, fees, exchange rates, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to Honduras from the United States
A guide to sending money to Honduras from the United States: general options, requirements, payout methods, fees, exchange rate, and what to check before confirming.
How to Send Money to Venezuela from the United States
A guide to sending money to Venezuela from the United States: checking provider availability, requirements, payout methods, costs, and what to verify before confirming.
How to Send Money Within the United States
A guide to sending money to another person within the United States: common options, information you may need, possible costs, timing, common mistakes, and precautions before confirming.
How to Send Money Without a Bank Account
Options for sending and collecting money in cash from the United States without needing a bank account, and what requirements typically still apply.
Best App to Send Money to Colombia? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Colombia by fee, exchange rate, expected COP received, delivery method, payment method, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to Ecuador? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Ecuador by fee, payment method, expected amount received, payout method, estimated delivery, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to El Salvador? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to El Salvador by fee, payment method, expected amount received, payout method, estimated delivery, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to Guatemala? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Guatemala by fee, exchange rate, expected GTQ received, delivery method, payment method, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to Honduras? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Honduras by fee, exchange rate, expected lempira received, delivery method, payment method, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to Peru? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Peru by fee, exchange rate, expected PEN received, delivery method, payment method, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to the Dominican Republic? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to the Dominican Republic by fee, exchange rate, expected DOP received, delivery method, payment method, and transfer limits.
Best App to Send Money to Venezuela? What to Compare
Compare apps to send money to Venezuela by provider availability, fee, expected amount received, payout method, estimated delivery, and transfer limits.
What Is the Exchange Rate When Sending Money?
How the exchange rate works in money transfers, what the exchange rate margin is, and why the fee is not the only factor that determines how much your family receives.
What to Do If You Entered the Wrong Recipient Information in a Money Transfer
Steps to take if you notice an error in the recipient information after sending money, and what can happen depending on the type of error.