How one small store grew to be one of the largest money transfer services in the world
1987
The first Ria store opens in New York City with one goal: to help people send money to their loved ones back home
1993-2006
Ria expands to Spain, France, Italy, UK, Germany, Australia, Belgium, and Switzerland
2007
Ria is acquired by Euronet Worldwide, a leader in processing secure, electronic financial transactions
2010-2011
Ria expands to India and Senegal
2012
We're online! Ria announces RiaMoneyTransfer.com
2014
Walmart partners with Ria to create Walmart-2-Walmart domestic money transfer service. Euronet acquires HiFX, a UK-based foreign exchange broker and payments provider
2015
IME is acquired by Euronet; Ria expands to the Middle East and Malaysia. Euronet acquires XE, a Canadian-based online foreign exchange tools and services company
2016
Walmart partnership expands into Chile through Lider branded supermarkets
2017
Ria celebrates 30 years and opens new cash payout network in India; Asda Money Transfer Powered by Ria launches in the UK
2019 and beyond
Ria expands with more locations and new partnerships to continue serving the people who matter most- our customers
Today:
With a worldwide network of 507,000 locations in 160 countries, we continue to make the world a smaller place by closing distances between families and their loved ones through world-class money transfers. We also offer bill payment, mobile top-ups, prepaid debit cards, check cashing, and money orders. With every service that we provide, we work hard to provide the most positive experience possible.
