Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 09:37 am
Around 16% of Hondurans, or 1 in 6 of the population, benefit from remittances. So if you’re looking to send money home to Honduras, you aren’t alone. These remittances are so important, that out of those that receive them, money from abroad makes up 38% of their total household income. From San Pedro Sula on the Caribbean coast to La Esperanza in the mountains, support from overseas is vital.
But sending money home to Honduras isn’t always easy. Many people working abroad find their hard-earned money disappearing into high exchange rates and fees. Also, it can be stressful if you aren’t sure when your money will arrive.
Remitly is an app that gives you a better way to send money home.
We make it easier and more affordable to send money to Honduras. One common way our users send money home is through Banco Atlántida. With Remitly, can choose to send money to any Banco Atlántida account as a bank deposit or as a cash pick-up.
Send Money to Banco Atlántida in Honduras in 5 Easy Steps
It only takes a few minutes to start your transfer. We just need to know how much you want to send and where the money is going.
- If you haven’t already, download the Remitly app and create an account.
- Let us know how much you want to send.
- Choose your delivery method — “Bank Deposit” or “Cash Pick-Up.”
- Enter the bank account holder’s name, address, and bank account number if you’re sending a bank deposit. If you add their phone number, your recipient can also get SMS updates.
- Add your payment information.
And you’re finished! Once you click “send,” you can sit back and track your transfer from our app.
Why Should I Use Remitly to Send Money to Banco Atlántida?
Remitly is trusted by millions of users from all over the world. We offer competitive exchange rates for the Honduran lempira at a simple flat rate based on delivery speed. That way you always know how much your transfer will cost.
In addition, we make it easy to track your secure money transfer to Banco Atlántida. And in case you have any questions, we offer a 24/7 customer support chat line in both English and Spanish.
How Quickly Will my Money Arrive at Banco Atlántida?
The quick answer: It depends.
For a simple flat fee, you can choose to have your money arrive within minutes in most cases. We also offer a lower rate if you can wait 3-5 days for your transfer to arrive.
Whether you choose the express or economy fee, you’ll get all the same benefits of using Remitly, including a secure network and the ability to track your transfer.
How Much Money Can I Send to Banco Atlántida with Remitly?
At Remitly, we work hard to comply with international regulations. This helps us better protect your data. To do so, we have spending limits for basic accounts. But it’s easy and free to increase your limit. You will only need to submit a few extra documents if you want to send more money in one transfer.
You can send the following without increasing your spending limit:
- $2,999 in 24 hours
- $10,000 in 30 days
- $18,000 in 180 days
Is it Safe to Send Money to Banco Atlántida with Remitly?
Yes, Remitly is safe and secure. Not only do we verify every account and transaction, but we employ bank-level encryption and other security standards to keep your account safe. We also offer the ability to use two-factor authentication, and we log users out after a certain period of inactivity.
What’s more, we have a full team in-house who are dedicated to keeping your information safe, all day, every day.
If there’s an issue with your transfer, you’ll get your money back.
Why Hondurans Love Banco Atlántida
Founded in 1913, Banco Atlántida has served the Honduran public for over 100 years. In fact, it was the first bank authorized to use officially-issued banknotes in Honduras. Banco Atlántida has continued to expand over the years, and now forms one of the largest banking networks in Honduras. It offers online banking, ATMs, personal and business banking, and access to credit, among other services.
Banco Atlántida is the only bank with resources throughout the Central American country. It was founded in La Ceiba and is currently headquartered in Tegucigalpa.