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Last updated July 7, 2026

Send money from the United States: providers, bonuses, and corridors

United States users should compare money transfer providers by destination coverage, payment method, receiving method, verification requirements, total received amount, and whether a referral or welcome reward applies to the exact route.

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United States users should compare money transfer providers by destination coverage, payment method, receiving method, verification requirements, total received amount, and whether a referral or welcome reward applies to the exact route.

Key facts

Sending countryUnited States
Sender currencyUSD
Provider choiceUse the destination, receiving method, fee, exchange rate, and live reward terms to choose a provider.
Bonus ruleA US account can be eligible only when the provider's current terms include the route, amount, and delivery method.

Providers available from the United States

These providers are relevant to US outbound transfers from Bonus Foundry's structured provider data. Confirm the destination, receiving method, payment method, and bonus terms in the provider flow.

ProviderUS relevanceReferral or welcome bonusPayment methodsVerification
Taptap SendUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists code SALAHEDD1933; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.Sender debit card, Recipient mobile money wallet, Recipient bank account, Cash pickup where availableTaptap Send says every user must verify identity by uploading a valid government-issued ID and a selfie through the app.
WiseUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.Debit or credit card, Online banking, Wise account, Bank transferWise's help centre covers account setup and verification, and Wise may ask users to verify their identity as part of account or transfer checks.
RemitlyUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.Bank account, Debit card, Credit card, Mobile walletRemitly referral terms require users to pass know-your-customer and fraud-prevention checks to receive rewards, and Remitly's security page says new website accounts must provide personal information and complete email verification.
SendwaveUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists code I4H9G; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.Debit card, Sendwave Wallet for US senders, Recipient mobile money, Recipient bank accountSendwave says users link a debit card and verify identity before sending; its support FAQ says Sendwave may ask for photo ID and a selfie video.
RiaUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.Debit card, Credit card where available, Bank account, Cash at 7-Eleven where availableRia's security page says it verifies sender and recipient identities and accepts proof of identity such as passport, driver's license, national identity card, or residence permit card; the document must match the Ria account name and be valid.
Western UnionUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.Credit card, Debit card, Bank account, Cash at agent locationWestern Union may require identity verification depending on country, amount, channel, and account history.
MoneyGramUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.Debit card, Credit card, Bank account, Cash at agent locationMoneyGram may require identity verification depending on sender country, channel, transfer amount, and risk checks.
WorldRemitUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.Debit card, Credit card, Bank transfer, Apple Pay where availableWorldRemit may require identity verification before a transfer is completed or a promotion is honored.
PaysendUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.Debit card, Credit card, Apple Pay where available, Google Pay where availablePaysend may require identity verification before allowing transfers or applying referral benefits.
LemFiUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.Bonus Foundry lists code SALABGWQ; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.SEPA for supported Euro countries, SWIFT/Wire where supported, Local transfer where supported, Card or bank top-up where availableLemFi terms say users must comply with information requirements including identification and verification checks; the invite page also requires the referred friend to verify.
XeUS sender data is present in Bonus Foundry provider notes.No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.Bank or wire transfer, Bank debit including ACH in the US, Debit card, Credit cardXe may ask for an identity document and selfie because it is a regulated financial service.

Referral and welcome bonus opportunities

  • Taptap Send referral page: Bonus Foundry lists code SALAHEDD1933; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.
  • Wise referral page: Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.
  • Remitly referral page: Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.
  • Sendwave referral page: Bonus Foundry lists code I4H9G; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.
  • Ria referral page: No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.
  • Western Union referral page: Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.
  • MoneyGram referral page: No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.
  • WorldRemit referral page: No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.
  • Paysend referral page: Bonus Foundry lists an owned referral link; use it only when the provider's live US terms match the route.
  • LemFi referral page: Bonus Foundry lists code SALABGWQ; the US route must still meet the provider's live terms.
  • Xe referral page: No Bonus Foundry-owned referral code or link is currently published; check the provider's official terms for eligibility.

Popular USA corridors

USA to Morocco

USA to Morocco transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route should compare US funding methods, Morocco receiving options, and whether a provider rewards only the first qualifying transfer.

Read USA to Morocco guide

USA to Egypt

USA to Egypt transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route should prioritize live route confirmation, because provider-level coverage can be broad while Egypt payout methods vary by transfer flow.

Read USA to Egypt guide

USA to Ghana

USA to Ghana transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route often needs comparison between mobile money, bank delivery, cash pickup, and first-transfer reward eligibility.

Read USA to Ghana guide

USA to Ethiopia

USA to Ethiopia transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route should be checked for destination support, bank or cash payout availability, and first-transfer verification timing.

Read USA to Ethiopia guide

USA to Kenya

USA to Kenya transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route often needs comparison between mobile wallet delivery, bank deposit, cash pickup, and US funding method tradeoffs.

Read USA to Kenya guide

USA to Nigeria

USA to Nigeria transfers should be compared by route availability, total cost, delivery method, identity checks, and whether the provider shows a corridor-eligible welcome or referral offer. This route should compare US funding methods, Nigeria receiving options, and whether a provider's referral terms are US-specific or route-specific.

Read USA to Nigeria guide

Provider comparison table

ProviderBest-fit use caseReward note
Taptap SendSupported destination routes where the referral code is accepted during the first transfer.Taptap Send says referral codes can give both users bonus credit after the referred friend enters the code on their first transfer and sends with Taptap Send for the first time. The public help article does not publish one fixed reward amount for every country.
WiseBank-account routes where the live quote gives a stronger total received amount.Wise referral benefits depend on the country, product, and active campaign shown during signup. Some users may see no public welcome bonus.
RemitlyFirst-time transfer comparisons where the reward terms, speed, and payout method match.Remitly may offer first-transfer promotions or referral rewards depending on the sender country, destination, payment method, and active campaign.
SendwaveMobile wallet or digital delivery routes shown in the live flow.Sendwave's public support page includes a promo-code step during signup, but Bonus Foundry could not verify public Sendwave referral-program terms or a fixed public reward amount from official pages. Bonus Foundry lists I4H9G as an owner-supplied code that must be confirmed in the Sendwave app.
RiaCash pickup and agent-network coverage.Ria's official promo page lists new-customer promo codes, including HelloRia for $0 fees on first-time money transfers of $50 or more through December 31, 2026, but Bonus Foundry did not verify a public Ria referral-code program.
Western UnionBroad country coverage and cash pickup backup options.Western Union publishes US Refer a Friend pages where invited friends can receive a $0 transfer fee on their first international digital money transfer and both users receive rewards after requirements are completed. Western Union's official terms are country-specific, so Bonus Foundry does not treat the US offer as a universal global reward.
MoneyGramUS Invite Friends or agent-network routes when the live destination qualifies.MoneyGram publishes a US Invite Friends program. The US page says new customers get $20 toward their first qualifying transfer and the referrer gets $20 after the friend completes a first qualifying transfer of $50 or more.
WorldRemitRoutes with bank, wallet, cash pickup, airtime, or mobile money options.WorldRemit has official help and promotion content for first-transfer promo codes and a Refer a friend topic, but Bonus Foundry does not currently list a known WorldRemit referral code or fixed reward.
PaysendCard, bank, or wallet routes where Paysend shows destination support and referral terms.Paysend publishes a referral program where invited friends get their first transfer fee-free and referrers can earn bonuses for up to 12 successful transfers made by each friend within the friend's first 12 months. The published bonus is £1.50, €2.25, or $3 per eligible transfer, up to £18, €27, or $36 per friend, or the local equivalent.
LemFiDiaspora-focused routes where LemFi supports the US sender and destination market.LemFi's Europe invite-and-earn page says both users can receive EUR 10 when a referred friend signs up, verifies, and sends over EUR 100 in one transfer. A separate Europe Referral & Earn campaign page lists referrer-only rewards, but its terms say the campaign period ended June 30, 2026 while page metadata lists July 31, 2026.
XeBank-account or broad currency routes where the live quote is competitive.Xe publishes a US Refer a Friend landing page that says referrers get $50 for each referral and both users get to choose a gift card when the friend's transfer qualifies. Bonus Foundry does not currently list its own Xe referral code.

Payment methods from the US

  • Debit card or credit card where the provider supports card funding.
  • Bank account, ACH, or local account debit where available in the provider flow.
  • Wire or bank transfer where the provider accepts it for US accounts.
  • Cash payment at an agent location where agent transfers are supported.

Receiving methods by destination

  • Bank deposit where the destination route supports account delivery.
  • Mobile wallet or mobile money where the recipient country and provider support it.
  • Cash pickup where an agent-network provider supports the destination.
  • Card, local account, airtime, or other delivery methods only when shown in the provider's live route flow.

Verification requirements

  • US senders may need identity verification before the first transfer is released.
  • Providers may request payment verification, proof of address, or source-of-funds information depending on amount and route.
  • Recipients using cash pickup may need a valid ID and pickup details that match the transfer record.
  • Verification can delay both delivery and referral or welcome reward timing.

How to choose a provider

  • Best for checking referral rewards: Start with providers where Bonus Foundry lists an owned code or link, then confirm the US route is eligible in the live terms.
  • Best for bank deposits: Compare providers that show bank-account delivery for the destination and use the total received amount, not only the visible fee.
  • Best for mobile wallet transfers: Use wallet-focused providers only when the destination route shows the recipient wallet or mobile money option.
  • Best for cash pickup: Use agent-network providers when the recipient needs cash collection and can meet local pickup ID requirements.
  • Best for broad country coverage: Use broad global providers as backups when specialist apps do not support the destination or payout method.
  • Best for first-time users: Choose the provider with the clearest signup, verification, payment method, and recipient setup for the destination.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a provider only because a referral code exists.
  • Assuming a US referral offer applies to every destination country.
  • Comparing transfer fees without comparing the exchange rate and final received amount.
  • Creating an account before checking whether the reward must be applied during signup or first transfer.
  • Ignoring receiving-method differences such as bank deposit, mobile wallet, and cash pickup.

FAQ

Which money transfer providers are available from the United States?

Bonus Foundry tracks US-relevant providers including Remitly, Wise, Sendwave, Taptap Send, Ria, Western Union, MoneyGram, WorldRemit, Paysend, LemFi, and Xe. Availability still depends on destination, payment method, receiving method, and live provider terms.

Which USA corridors does Bonus Foundry cover?

Bonus Foundry currently covers USA to Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria as dedicated corridor pages.

Can a US referral bonus apply to any destination?

No. A US referral or welcome reward applies only when the provider's current terms include the sender account, destination, amount, payment method, and receiving method.

What should US users check before signing up?

Check destination support, payment method, receiving method, total cost, verification requirements, reward timing, and whether the bonus must be applied before signup or the first transfer.