Now, thanks to this partnership, Ria’s extensive agent network can also send funds directly to mobile wallets, beginning with the addition of more than 100 million mobile money users to the company’s beneficiary customer base. The agreement promotes Ria’s continuous expansion in Asia, Africa, and LATAM through Thunes’ connections to digital wallets and banks. These include strong market players like M-Pesa in East Africa as well as MTN Mobile Money across the continent and other wallets in Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, and Rwanda with more to come. This agreement follows Ria’s strategy to fast-track its digital services, gaining ground in a rapidly evolving market with a growing demand for mobile money and alternative payment solutions.

In addition to its extensive global network, Thunes provides advanced technological capabilities and a robust platform, enabling Ria to further enhance its digital services by delivering a fast, convenient, and affordable payment experience to its customers.

“At Ria, we are always looking for ways to facilitate access to remittance services. It's vital for so many around the world who rely on funds from abroad to make ends meet,” shared Juan Bianchi, CEO of Euronet’s Money Transfer Segment. “Partnering with businesses like Thunes, who understand the important role we play in the everyday life of our customers, is, without a doubt, the best way to continue expanding our digital product offering and global footprint.”

Peter De Caluwe, Thunes CEO, commented: “Partnering with Ria, a global leader in the cross-border money transfer sector is another example of the importance of our interoperable payment network. We look forward to working together to drive greater access to financial services in emerging markets across Asia and Africa.”