Ria Money Transfer, a global leader in cross-border money movement, has opened a new office in Makati City, marking its commitment to the Filipino market and future growth. The office serves as a strategic hub for Ria, which offers a seamless omnichannel experience through services like money transfers, mobile wallet integrations, currency exchange, and bill payments. With global coverage across 607,000 locations, Ria connects over 4.1 billion bank accounts and 3.1 billion mobile wallet users.
“Ria’s expansion in Manila is about more than increasing our physical presence. It’s about reflecting our long-term commitment to the Filipino community, both at home and abroad,” shared Shawn Fielder, Ria’s President and CEO, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We believe in ‘thinking global, but acting loca,’, which means serving both our customers and their loved ones in a way that feels familiar, safe, and convenient.”
In the Philippines, Ria’s expanding network ensures widespread access to remittance services. Its partnerships, including Palawan Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier, and M Lhuillier, offer convenient cash pickups. Collaborations with major banks such as Banco De Oro (BDO), Metrobank, Chinabank, and Asia United Bank (AUB) provide direct deposit options to customers. Meanwhile, digital wallet integration through GCash makes transactions even more flexible and inclusive.
This growing presence supports close to 100 employees in key roles across customer care, compliance, finance, and development. As part of the broader Euronet Ecosystem, which spans ATMs, point-of-sale systems, and digital payment platforms, Ria provides diverse growth opportunities for local talent and is well-positioned to expand its team as it scales operations.
Left to Right: Shawn Fielder, President and CEO, Ria Money Transfer; Espen Kristensen, Managing Director APAC, Ria Money Transfer; Alberto Muyot, CEO, Save the Children Philippines; Riel Andaluz, Senior Manager for Corporate Partnerships, Save the Children Philippines; and Catherine Manzano, Program Manager, Save the Children Philippines share a moment during the opening of the company’s new office in Makati, underscoring their collaboration to create lasting social impact in local communities.
Since 2022, Ria Money Transfer has partnered with Save the Children to deliver meaningful social impact in the Philippines. In 2025, the partnership will fund the “Resilient Outcomes through Opportunities for Transformative Solutions (ROOTS) by Children” program, supporting over 1,000 youth in Antipolo City. ROOTS focuses on training children — including those from vulnerable backgrounds — on climate resilience, environmental protection, and leadership, empowering them to advocate for sustainable change in their communities.
“We believe that financial inclusion goes hand-in-hand with education and community development,” emphasized Espen Kristensen, Ria’s Managing Director Asia Pacific. “At Ria, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide communities in the region not only with access to financial services but also opportunities for growth and resilience.”
With a strong foundation in the Philippines and a new hub to support its expanding reach, Ria is well-positioned to continue driving financial inclusion and community development in the years ahead.
To learn more about Ria’s services, visit www.riamoneytransfer.com.
