Send money from the United States to Syria
Top up your 7awel wallet from your bank in the United States, send the transfer, and your family collects US dollars cash at 235 pickup points across Syria.
How to top up from the United States
- 1Verify your account in the app and you get a US dollar account in your own name (account and routing number).
- 2Send an ACH transfer in dollars. Wire transfers aren't accepted and may be returned.
- 3ACH transfers take one to two business days.
Each deposit carries a $2 + 0.05% fee.
In your banking app this is usually called "ACH transfer".
Send an ACH transfer from your US bank, not a wire. ACH doesn't settle on weekends or federal holidays.
Or top up with USDC from a platform like Kraken: it arrives in minutes. See how
How much arrives?
| You send | They receive | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $97.96 | $3.23 |
| $300 | $298 | $5.07 |
| $500 | $498 | $7.47 |
At today's mid-market rate, refreshed hourly. The fee is paid on top, and the exact final figure is shown in the app before you confirm.
Verification
To open your 7awel bank account you need an ID document (passport, national ID, residence permit or driving licence) and proof of address from the last 3 months. Most people are verified within minutes, and at most 24 hours.
Syrians in the United States
The 2024 American Community Survey counts about 211,000 Americans of Syrian ancestry, about 122,000 of them born in Syria. US Census Bureau (ACS 2024)
Where your family collects
235 pickup points across all 14 Syrian governorates. The largest:
Common questions
How long does a transfer from the United States take?
Once your deposit reaches your wallet, the transfer is ready for pickup in Syria shortly after you confirm it.
Which currency do I send from the United States?
You top up in US dollars, your balance is held in dollars, and your family collects US dollars in cash.
Do I need to download an app?
No, you can use 7awel right now in your browser. The Android and iOS apps are coming soon.