To send money to Venezuela with MAJORITY, open the app, pick Venezuela, then choose VES bank transfer, USD cash pickup at Italcambio, or a transfer link.
Quick answer
You can send money to Venezuela from the US in three main ways through the app: a bank transfer in bolívares (VES) to a Venezuelan bank account, a US dollar cash pickup at Italcambio, or a transfer link your recipient opens to enter their own bank details. Most VES bank transfers arrive in under 1 hour during business days, and you can start a transfer either from the app or by messaging the support number on WhatsApp.
What you need to know
- The Venezuela destination supports three send methods: bank transfer in VES, USD cash pickup at Italcambio, and a transfer link the recipient fills in.
- Bank transfers pay out in Venezuelan bolívares (VES) to accounts at Banco de Venezuela, Banesco, Banco Mercantil, and many other Venezuelan banks.
- USD cash pickup at Italcambio is available in fixed amounts of $100, $200, or $300, with a $1.50 plus 6% transfer fee on top of the send amount.
- Most VES bank transfers complete within 1 hour during business days, with longer delivery possible on weekends and Venezuelan bank holidays.
- To open your sending account, you can use a passport, a national ID, a US driver's license, or, for Venezuelan members, a valid passport extension (prórroga del pasaporte) — no SSN required.
- You can start a transfer from the MAJORITY app or by messaging the support number on WhatsApp; both routes use the same destination options and recipient details.
What you need before you send
A few things have to be in place on your side and your recipient's side before the first transfer goes through. Lining these up in advance avoids back-and-forth at the moment you want to send.
On your side as the sender:
- An open MAJORITY account, verified with a government-issued ID accepted in onboarding (passport, driver's license, national ID, or, for Venezuelan members, the prórroga del pasaporte). No Social Security Number is needed.
- A funded balance or a linked funding source for the transfer.
- The recipient's full legal name as it appears on their Venezuelan ID, plus the destination details (a Venezuelan bank account for a VES transfer, or just a contact for a transfer-link or Italcambio cash pickup).
On your recipient's side in Venezuela:
- For a VES bank transfer: an active account at one of the supported Venezuelan banks listed in the app.
- For a USD cash pickup: a Venezuelan ID (cédula de identidad), a Venezuelan tax ID (RIF), Venezuelan bank-account details, and employment details, all presented at the Italcambio counter.
- For a transfer link: a phone or computer to open the link and enter their own bank details.
How to send money to Venezuela, step by step
The steps below cover the main app flow. The same flow applies if you start the transfer by sending a message to the support number on WhatsApp, since both channels open the same Venezuela destination with the same delivery options.
- Open the MAJORITY app and tap Send money.
- Choose Money Transfer, then International.
- Select Venezuela as the destination country.
- Choose the delivery method that fits your recipient:
- Bank transfer in VES to a Venezuelan bank account.
- USD cash pickup at Italcambio in a fixed amount of $100, $200, or $300.
- Transfer link, which the recipient opens and completes with their own bank details.
- Enter the send amount. For Italcambio USD pickup, the amount is fixed at $100, $200, or $300; for VES bank transfers and transfer links, you set the dollar amount.
- Fill in the recipient's details (name, contact, and bank-account information for VES transfers).
- Review the total, including any country-specific fee (the $1.50 plus 6% applies on the Italcambio USD option).
- Confirm and send the transfer.
After the transfer is processed, the recipient gets notified by the chosen method and either sees the funds in their bank account, opens the transfer link to enter their details, or heads to an Italcambio branch to collect the cash.
Venezuela delivery methods compared
The three send methods serve different recipient situations. The table below summarizes how each one works on cost, currency, timing, and what the recipient needs.
| Delivery method | Payout currency | Send amounts | Typical timing | Transfer fee | What the recipient needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (VES) | Venezuelan bolívares | You set the amount | Most arrive within 1 hour during business days | Membership-included at the member tier | An account at a supported Venezuelan bank |
| Cash pickup at Italcambio (USD) | US dollars | Fixed at $100, $200, or $300 | Typically within an hour during Italcambio business hours | $1.50 plus 6% of the send amount, on top | Venezuelan ID, RIF, Venezuelan bank account, employment details |
| Transfer link | Venezuelan bolívares (VES) | You set the amount | Once the recipient opens and completes the link, timing follows the VES bank-transfer profile | Membership-included at the member tier | A phone or computer to open the link and enter bank details |
The right choice depends on what your recipient can use. If they have a bank account in Venezuela, a VES bank transfer is the most direct option. If they want USD in hand and live near a city with an Italcambio branch, USD cash pickup is the only USD-denominated path through the app. If you do not have their bank details on file, the transfer link lets them complete the missing information themselves.
Bank transfer to a Venezuelan bank account
Bank transfers from the app pay out in Venezuelan bolívares (VES) directly to the recipient's Venezuelan bank account. The full list of supported banks is in the app, and includes Banco de Venezuela, Banesco, Banco Provincial, Banco Mercantil, Banco Nacional de Crédito, Banco Fondo Común (BFC), Banco del Tesoro, Bancaribe, Banplus Banco Universal, Banco Exterior, Banco Caroní, 100% Banco, Banco Activo, Banco Sofitasa, Banco Occidental de Descuento (BOD), BANFANB, and DelSur, among others.
Most VES bank transfers are completed within 1 hour during business days. Delivery can take longer on weekends and Venezuelan bank holidays, since the Venezuelan banking system processes inter-bank movements only during local business hours. The live USD-to-VES exchange rate and estimated delivery time are visible in the app before you confirm the transfer.
USD cash pickup at Italcambio
If your recipient prefers US dollars in hand, the app offers a cash-pickup option in fixed amounts of $100, $200, or $300 per transfer, with funds collected at any Italcambio branch in Venezuela. A $1.50 plus 6% transfer fee applies on top of the send amount, so a $200 send carries a $13.50 fee and your funding source is charged $213.50, with $200 paid out to your recipient in cash.
At the counter, Italcambio asks for the recipient's Venezuelan ID (cédula de identidad), Venezuelan tax ID (RIF), a Venezuelan bank account, and employment details to complete the payout in line with local financial regulations. The full, current list of Italcambio branches is published at italcambio.com/sucursales.php.
Transfer link
The transfer link is useful when you do not have your recipient's bank details. You enter the amount and your recipient's contact, and the app generates a link the recipient opens to add their own VES bank-account information. Once the recipient completes the link, the transfer follows the VES bank-transfer flow and timing.
Mobile top-ups to Venezuela
Beyond money transfers, the app also supports mobile top-ups to Venezuela for prepaid phone lines. Mobile top-ups are a separate non-deposit service from money transfers — they are credited directly to the recipient's mobile carrier as airtime or data, not to a bank account, and they are not FDIC-insured.
What to do next
- Open or sign in to your account in the app, and make sure your identity is verified with an accepted ID.
- Confirm your recipient's full legal name and the delivery method that suits them best (VES bank account, Italcambio USD pickup, or transfer link).
- For an Italcambio USD pickup, remind your recipient to bring their cédula, RIF, Venezuelan bank-account details, and employment details to the branch.
- Start the transfer in the app, or message the support number on WhatsApp if you prefer that channel.
- Share the confirmation with your recipient so they know which method to expect the funds through.
How MAJORITY can help
MAJORITY is a financial membership for migrants in the US, priced at $5.99 per month, that includes an FDIC-insured account, a Visa® Debit Card, and access to international money transfers in more than 30 countries, including Venezuela by VES bank transfer, USD cash pickup at Italcambio, and transfer link.
Frequently asked questions
How do I send money to Venezuela from the US?
Open the app, tap Send money, choose Money Transfer, then International, and select Venezuela as the destination. From there, pick a delivery method — VES bank transfer to a Venezuelan bank account, USD cash pickup at Italcambio in a fixed amount of $100, $200, or $300, or a transfer link the recipient fills in themselves — then enter the recipient's details and confirm the send.
Can I send money to Venezuela via WhatsApp?
Yes. You can start a Venezuela transfer either from the app or by messaging the support number on WhatsApp. The two channels use the same destination options (VES bank transfer, USD cash pickup at Italcambio, transfer link) and the same recipient details, so the experience is consistent regardless of which one you choose.
How long does a money transfer to Venezuela take?
Most VES bank transfers to a Venezuelan bank account are completed within 1 hour during business days. Italcambio USD cash pickups are typically ready within an hour during Italcambio business hours. Delivery can take longer on weekends and Venezuelan bank holidays.
What ID do I need to open an account and start sending money to Venezuela?
You can verify your identity with a US driver's license, a passport from many supported countries, a national ID, or, for Venezuelan members, a valid passport extension (prórroga del pasaporte). A Social Security Number is not required to open the account.
Which Venezuelan banks can I send a bolívar transfer to?
Supported banks include Banco de Venezuela, Banesco, Banco Provincial, Banco Mercantil, Banco Nacional de Crédito, Banco Fondo Común (BFC), Banco del Tesoro, Bancaribe, Banplus Banco Universal, Banco Exterior, Banco Caroní, 100% Banco, Banco Activo, Banco Sofitasa, Banco Occidental de Descuento (BOD), BANFANB, and DelSur, among others. The full current list is shown in the app when you select Venezuela as the destination.
How much does it cost to send a USD cash pickup to Venezuela?
The Italcambio USD cash-pickup option carries a $1.50 plus 6% transfer fee on top of the send amount. For a $100 send the fee is $7.50, for $200 it is $13.50, and for $300 it is $19.50. The send amount is fixed at one of those three values per transfer.
Disclosures
The MAJORITY app facilitates banking services through Axiom Bank, N.A. ("Axiom"), Member FDIC. The funds deposited in the account held at Axiom, Member FDIC, are FDIC-insured on a pass-through basis up to $250,000 per depositor in the event Axiom fails and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Non-deposit products or services such as money transfers and telecom services are not FDIC-insured.
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