Suriname, located on the northeastern coast of South America, is a tropical nation defined by its vast rainforests and diverse ethnic heritage. Its capital, Paramaribo, is a historic wooden city situated on the Suriname River. With a population of approximately 630,000, the economy relies heavily on natural resources. Major industries include gold and bauxite mining, oil production, and agriculture. Key exports consist of gold, crude oil, lumber, and rice, primarily serving markets in Europe and the United Arab Emirates.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union is the most established network in Suriname, operating through Suripost and major retail agents.
- Paramaribo – Central District, Noord, and Latour
- Lelydorp – Wanica District
- Nieuw Nickerie – Near the Nickerie River hub
- Albina – Near the Marowijne River border
- Moengo – Marowijne District
- Paranam – Para District
- Wageningen – Nickerie District
- Totness – Coronie District
- Groningen – Saramacca District
- Onverwacht – Para District
- Mariënburg – Commewijne District
- Nieuw Amsterdam – Commewijne District
MoneyGram
MoneyGram services are accessible through various exchange bureaus (Cambios) and banking partners.
- Paramaribo – Kwattaweg and Maretraite Mall
- Lelydorp – Indira Gandhiweg
- Nieuw Nickerie – G.G. Maynardstraat
- Meerzorg – Commewijne area
- Saramacca – Uitkijk and Monkshoop
- Wanica – Domburg area
Ria Money Transfer
Ria is available through specialized financial services and local exchange houses.
- Paramaribo – Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat
- Paramaribo South – Hermitage Mall area
- Nieuw Nickerie – West Side hub
- Albina – Border Trade zone
Major Bank & Financial Partners
Most international remittances and bank-to-bank transfers in Suriname are facilitated by these institutions:
- Hakrinbank N.V.
- De Surinaamsche Bank (DSB)
- Surichange (Specialized Remittance Provider)
- Republic Bank (Suriname)
- Finabank N.V.
- Suripost (National Postal Service)
- Southern Commercial Bank
- Surinaamse Postspaarbank (SPSB)