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Some of the Best Apps for Sending Money Internationally or Domestically

Are you looking for an easy, low-cost solution to send money overseas or to friends and family members domestically using a mobile device? That's something I've been looking into a lot recently after my daughter was accepted into an intensive language and cultural immersion program for American students abroad. She'll be studying in Indonesia, a great opportunity that, of course, comes with a few logistical and practical challenges that need tackling.

After doing some research, here is a list of some of the best apps and providers I found that you can use for sending money overseas and domestically.

What You Need to Know

Geographic Restrictions

Apps that you can use to make transactions may be restricted to certain geographic locations, which means that you won't be able to send your money to people living in certain regions around the world. The geographic restrictions are different from one provider to another.

Transaction Speed

With some mobile apps your money will arrive within a matter of minutes. With others, delivery may take up to several business days. This is something

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