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Transfer money safely and conveniently with Flash and Ria Sikhona

With over 35-years’ experience in the transfer business, Ria Sikhona is one of the top brands to trust when you need to send money internationally. By partnering with Flash, Ria Sikhona has made money transfers easier. Your nearest Flash merchant is now able to help you send cash to over 500 000+ locations in 180 countries, including in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ghana, Senegal, and more. No banks. No queues. No hassles.

Combining the reach of Ria Sikhona with the convenience of paying in cash at Flash merchant makes sending money convenient and quick, with the recipient receiving their money transfer instantly. Plus, your friends or family members have hundreds of collection locations to choose from - all they need to do is provide the SMS with the cash-out information.

How to create a Ria Sikhona transfer:

  1. Visit:Sikhona Customer Portal
  2. Fill in the form and provide your Name, Surname, Address and Nationality.
  3. Submit a copy of your ID, passport or asylum papers AND a selfie of you holding your ID document.
  4. Once you have successfully registered you will receive an SMS
  5. You will be able to create an order within the Ria Sikhona app or using the USSD string *134*660#

Here’s how to pay for your Ria Sikhona money transfer at a Flash merchant:

  1. Bring your order details to a Flash shop.
  2. The Flash merchant will then enter your order number and confirm the amount you need to pay.
  3. Make your payment using cash or your bank debit/credit card and receive your slip.
  4. Once complete, you will receive an SMS confirming the money has been sent.
  5. The SMS will include the cash collection details which you can forward to the person collecting the money.

How to register with Ria Sikhona

  1. Register for Ria Sikhona here: www.sikhona.link/kq9 
  2. Fill in your personal details and address.  
  3. Upload a copy of your ID, passport or asylum papers.   
  4. You will then be asked to send a selfie with you holding your (ID, passport or asylum) document.   
  5. Once you have successfully registered you will receive an SMS. 
  6. Download the Ria Sikhona app and create an order. 
  7. Keep the payment details you get; you’ll use these to pay at Flash

Pay for your order at a Flash Shop

  1. Once you have the details and reference number (order number), go to your nearest Flash pay point and pay the amount with card or cash. 

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