Afghanistan · Money Transfers

Remitly

Name: Remitly
Brand: Remitly

Up to date as of October 22, 2026

Remitly is an international money transfer service for sending money to family in Afghanistan, with the fee and exchange rate shown before you send.

What it helps with

Supporting family in AfghanistanCash pickup.
Urgent moneyOften within minutes.
Comparing the real costRate and fee upfront.

About Remitly:

Remitly sends to Afghanistan from many countries, with transfers that can arrive within minutes, up to a per-transfer limit. The sender pays online, in the app or at an agent, and the recipient collects cash at a partner location with the transfer number and ID.

Key Features:

Cash pickup: At partner agents.
Fast transfers: Often within minutes.
Cost upfront: Fee and rate before sending.
Tracking: By transfer number.

How to Get Started:

Create a Remitly account in the app or online.
Enter the recipient's name exactly as on their tazkira or passport.
Choose cash pickup and pay.
Send the transfer number to the recipient.

Before you use it

Fees: Compare the amount received with other services: the exchange-rate margin often costs more than the fee.
Sign-up: The recipient collects with a tazkira or passport and the transfer number.

Foreign card OK English available Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Remitly work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?: Yes — Remitly accepts foreign-issued cards in Afghanistan.
Is Remitly available in English?: Yes, Remitly has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Remitly?: No, an international phone number generally works for Remitly.
Do I need local ID or residency for Remitly?: Yes, Remitly requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use Remitly?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Remitly cost?: Fee and exchange rate shown before sending