Viamericas has expanded its international money transfer network into Ethiopia and Morocco, adding new payout options for recipients in two African markets as cross-border payment providers continue to build their reach across the continent.
The expansion gives recipients in Ethiopia access to direct bank deposits and cash pickups, while those in Morocco can receive funds through cash collection points and mobile wallets. The different options reflect how remittance providers adapt their services to local payment infrastructure and consumer needs.
Different payout options for two markets
In Ethiopia, Viamericas is offering bank deposits alongside cash pickup services. The combination allows recipients with bank accounts to receive transfers directly, while cash collection provides an alternative for those who prefer or rely on physical payout locations.
In Morocco, the company is adding mobile wallet payments to its existing cash pickup option. This gives recipients another way to access remittances without relying solely on physical collection points.
The expansion illustrates the importance of offering multiple payout channels in cross-border payments. While digital transfers can make receiving funds more convenient for some customers, cash collection remains relevant in markets where access to banking services and digital financial tools varies.
Expanding access to cross-border payments
Viamericas provides international money transfer services, primarily serving people sending money to family members and other recipients in their countries of origin.
Its expansion into Ethiopia and Morocco extends its reach across both Sub-Saharan and North Africa. The company says the move is intended to provide families with more flexible ways to send and receive money while maintaining the security and reliability of its services.
“Expanding our payment network across these markets strengthens our ability to serve families with reliable, flexible ways to send and receive money. As demand for cross-border payments continues to grow, we’re committed to expanding access to the services customers rely on while maintaining the secure, dependable experience they expect from Viamericas,” said Paul Dwyer, CEO and co-founder of Viamericas.
For remittance providers, expanding into new markets involves more than making transfers possible. The ability to connect with local banks, cash payout networks and mobile wallet services can determine how easily recipients access funds once a transfer arrives.
Viamericas’ latest move adds Ethiopia and Morocco to its international payment network, with the company using different delivery channels to serve recipients in each market.
