How It Works
Sending money to the Dominican Republic in three simple steps
Simple, Fast, Transparent
Sending money to the Dominican Republic should be as easy as sending a text. With Ahi Wallet, you can send money in minutes, track it in real-time, and know exactly what your recipient will receive.
Step by Step
Here's exactly how sending money with Ahi Wallet works
Create Your Account
Download the app and sign up with your phone number. Verify with a one-time code sent via SMS or WhatsApp.
- Available on iOS and Android
- Phone verification takes under 1 minute
- Set up your secure PIN for added protection
Verify Your Identity
Complete a quick identity verification to unlock full sending capabilities. This is required by law to protect you and your recipients.
- Take a photo of your government ID
- Complete a quick selfie check
- Most verifications complete in minutes
Enter Amount & See Rates
Enter how much you want to send in USD. See the exchange rate, fees, and exactly what your recipient will receive - all upfront.
- Real-time exchange rates displayed
- All fees shown before you confirm
- No hidden costs or surprises
Add Your Recipient
Enter your recipient's details. For bank deposits, add their account information. For cash pickup, just their name and ID type.
- Save recipients for future transfers
- Bank deposit to any major DR bank
- Cash pickup at convenient locations (coming soon)
Choose Payment Method
Pay using ACH bank transfer for the lowest fees, or debit card for convenience. Your payment is processed securely.
- ACH transfer: ~$3 flat or 0.8% (target)
- Debit card: ~3% (target)
- Secure payment processing
Track Your Transfer
Follow your money every step of the way. Get notifications when it's sent, when it arrives, and when your recipient collects it.
- Real-time status updates
- Push notifications at every step
- Share tracking with your recipient
How Your Recipient Gets Paid
Choose the delivery method that works best for your recipient
Bank Deposit
In DevelopmentMoney deposited directly into any major DR bank account
Cash Pickup
PlannedRecipient collects cash at authorized locations
What You'll Need
Sender (You)
- US phone number
- Valid US government ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID)
- US bank account or debit card
Recipient (DR)
- For bank deposit: Bank account at a supported DR bank
- For cash pickup: Valid DR cedula or passport
- No app download required
Have Questions?
Check out our FAQ for answers to common questions about sending money, fees, and more.
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