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The 6 most useful applications to send money from the U.S.

If you are a Latino living in the United States, you probably know how difficult it can be to send money to your loved ones in Latin America. Fortunately, there are many mobile apps that can help you send money quickly, easily and securely. Here are the six most popular and effective apps for sending money to Latin America from the United States.

  1. Remitly
    ‍Remitly
    is a very popular application for sending money to Latin America. This app allows you to send money directly to a bank account or for the recipient to pick it up in cash at one of thousands of collection points in Latin America. Remitly offers competitive exchange rates and low fees, and also offers the option to send money quickly for an additional fee. Remitly has 3 million users and a 4.9 star rating in the app store.
  2. WorldRemit
    ‍WorldRemit
    is another application that allows you to send money to Latin America quickly and easily. This app allows you to send money to a bank account, to a debit or credit card, or for the recipient to pick up in cash. WorldRemit also offers low fees and competitive exchange rates, and allows you to track your transactions in real time. WorldRemit has a 4.8 star rating in the app store.
  3. Comun
    ‍Comun
    is a virtual banking application designed specifically for Latinos living in the United States. Comun offers free banking services in Spanish, as well as the ability to send money domestically and internationally directly from the app. Comun stands out for its world-class customer service, offering personalized support via chat, phone or email. In addition, Comun also offers a virtual debit card and a physical debit card so you can access your money at any time. With Comun you can connect to the other 6 international remittance apps and you can also send money internationally from the Comun app, in the coming weeks. Comun has a 4.9 rating in the app store.
  4. Xoom
    ‍Xoom
    is a money transfer application owned by PayPal, and is very popular among Latinos living in the United States. This app allows you to send money to a bank account or for the recipient to pick it up in cash. Xoom is not known for the lowest rates, but it is a reliable service with an easy to use application. It has a 4.8 in the app store.
  5. TransferWise (now Wise)
    TransferWise is an application that has become very popular in recent years. TransferWise has a 4.6 star rating and around 100,000 customers in the US. TransferWise also offers low fees and allows you to track your transactions in real time.
  6. Western Union
    ‍Western
    Union is a well-known money transfer application worldwide. This application allows you to send money to a bank account or for the recipient to pick it up in cash at one of thousands of pickup points in Latin America. Western Union also offers competitive exchange rates and low fees, and allows you to track your transactions in real time. Western Union is the traditional remittance service, but it does not include other financial services and is known for its high costs. It has a 4.7 rating in the app store.

We recommend using the option that is most flexible and reliable for your needs. Customer service is extremely important when entrusting your money with mobile applications, so make sure you have the best trained service.

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