Digicel Samoa connects MyCash mobile wallets to Ria network

Details: John Tanner; Category: Mobile Finance; 25 March 2026; 13205 views

Digicel Samoa announced on Tuesday it’s teamed up with Euronet Worldwide subsidiary Ria Money Transfer to enable people outside of Samoa to transfer money to Digicel’s MyCash mobile wallets.

The collaboration deal offers an alternative to traditional cash pickup, although Digicel Samoa said users who prefer cash will still have the option of collecting the money transferred via Ria from participating Digicel Samoa retail stores.

As part of the initial launch, Digicel Samoa said, the services will be available at three of its retail locations: SNPF Plaza, Faleolo International Airport, and Salelologa in Savai’i, with additional locations expected to roll out soon.

Ria said its global network includes over 635,000 locations worldwide – including Australia, New Zealand and the US – and digital connections to 4.1 billion bank accounts, 3.4 billion digital wallet accounts and 4 billion Visa debit cards through Visa Direct payments.

Digicel Samoa CEO Karl Vizvary said the Ria service will serve growing demand for quick, safe, and easy digital payment options, and simplify remittance for customers.

“Our collaboration with Ria makes it easier and more convenient for families and friends overseas to send money to people in Samoa,” Vizvary said in a statement. “By enabling transfers to the MyCash mobile wallet, as well as cash pickup at Digicel Samoa’s retail locations, we are providing our customers with more flexibility, security, and access to modern financial services.”