Cross-border transfer guide

Best way to send money abroad

The best way to send money abroad depends on who is sending, where the recipient is, how fast the money needs to arrive, and whether payout is bank account, PIX, card, wallet, or cash pickup.

Via20’s comparison flow is designed for people and SMBs who need a route-specific answer instead of a generic provider ranking.

Migrant remittances Cost driver Compare recurring transfers by recipient gets, payout method, and delivery reliability.

SMB payments Cost driver Compare bank payout, FX spread, all-in cost, timing, and source-labeled provider data.

Urgent payments Cost driver Compare speed against cost because instant/same-day delivery can reduce recipient gets.

Agent and API traffic Cost driver Future signed access requires service identity, request signing, policy limits, and audit controls.

Portugal to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Spain to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX France to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Germany to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Italy to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Ireland to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Netherlands to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Belgium to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Luxembourg to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Austria to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX Bulgaria to Brazil BGN to BRL / PIX Croatia to Brazil EUR to BRL / PIX

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Questions

What is the safest way to send money abroad?

Use regulated providers, verify recipient details, compare transparent fees/rates, and avoid unverified payment requests.

What is the fastest way to send money abroad?

Instant and same-day providers may be available, but speed varies by route, payout method, compliance checks, and provider limits.

Can software agents use Via20?

Via20 is preparing signed quote-consumer access, but production A2A access remains gated by identity, policy controls, compliance review, and audit logging.