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Is Ria Money Transfer Safe To Use In The UK? - Learn more about Ria

Tommy Buckley

19.06.23 (updated more than 1 year ago)

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Considering using Ria Money Transfer to make an international payment? The US-based company is an online money transfer specialist, which lets you send transfers from the UK to over 165 countries.¹

But is Ria safe to use in the UK? Security will always be an important thing to consider when sending money overseas, especially if you do it regularly or send large sums.

Below, we’ll run through everything you need to know about security at Ria Money Transfer. This includes regulation, security tech and anti-fraud measures, and how you can keep yourself safe while using the service.

We’ll also quickly show you an ultra-secure alternative - Wise.

Learn more about Wise

But first, let’s take a closer look at Ria and its security features.

Is Ria Money Transfer regulated in the UK?

Yes, under the name of Euronet Payment Services Limited, Ria is authorised in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a payment services provider. This company is also registered at Companies House.²

Ria Money Transfer security features and technology

So, what measures does Ria Money Transfer take to keep your transactions, money and personal details safe? Let’s take a look at a few of the security measures it uses:³

Extended Validation SSL certification to keep your account safe
Account verification processes using sophisticated modelling, so that Ria can identify suspicious transfers early (before any real damage is done)
World-class security experts working 24/7 to monitor money transfers
Protected payment info - your payment details are never stored on Ria’s servers, so they can’t be compromised.

What happens if something goes wrong with a Ria transfer?

If you suspect fraud, have security concerns or your transfer doesn’t arrive, there are lots of ways you can contact the Ria Money Transfer team. This includes:

Phone - call 02074672539⁴
Email - FraudPrevention@riafinancial.com⁵

You might also be able to get help in the Ria Money Transfer mobile app.

Tips to stay safe while using Ria Money Transfer

Ria has lots of security measures in place, but there are also things you can do to stay safe while using the online transfer service. Here are some tips:

Keep your account secure by choosing a strong password, and make sure not to share it with anyone.
Protect your mobile or laptop device with biometric logins.
Make sure to sign out when using shared devices.
Be wary of online scams, including phishing emails
Avoid paying people you don’t know (or whose identity you can’t verify).

Wise - a secure alternative which could save you money

Of course, Ria isn’t the only money transfer service out there. You could potentially save money on your international payment by shopping around and finding an alternative.

Open a Wise multi-currency account online and you can send money to 160 countries in 40+ currencies.There are only ever low, transparent fees to pay (available upfront), and you’ll always get fair, mid-market exchange rates with no margins added on top.

Join Wise today

Sending online transfers with Wise is fast, convenient and fully trackable.

Wise also has safety covered. It’s FCA regulated and uses sophisticated security measures to keep your money safe, such as:

Two-factor authentication
Real-time notifications
Dedicated anti-fraud team working 24/7 to protect your account from even the most sophisticated fraud
Regular security audits.

Find out more about how Wise works here.

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Sources last checked on date: 22-May-2023

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