This post is a short, practical guide: how to send money from the USA to Russia with SendNOW and which options are available today.
Short answer
You can send money from the USA to Russia in SendNOW only via cryptocurrency. Supported tokens for paying for a transfer: USDT and USDC.
What you need
- Download and register in the SendNOW app or use the web version.
- Prepare a wallet app or an exchange account with a USDT/USDC balance.
- Make sure you can withdraw in the required network that SendNOW shows when you create the transfer.
- Have the recipient’s details in Russia ready (card or account at an eligible bank).
* What is a “network” (simple explanation):
A network (blockchain network) is the “road” your token travels on. Each network has its own addresses, fees, and speed. Examples: Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Tron (TRC-20), Polygon (PoS).
Important:
- Send the token in the exact network required by SendNOW.
- If you choose a different network, the transfer may not arrive.
How to check:
- Open Withdraw in your wallet/exchange.
- In Network, confirm the network matches what SendNOW requires (e.g., ERC-20 or BEP-20).
- If the needed network isn’t available, use a wallet/exchange that supports it—or create the transfer in SendNOW with a network you can definitely send.
Sending from the USA to Russia via cryptocurrency in SendNOW
- Create a transfer in the SendNOW app. Select Russia, the amount, and the payout currency.
- Enter the recipient’s details (card or account at an eligible bank in Russia).
- Get the payment details. The app will show the wallet address and network for USDT/USDC.
- Pay from your wallet or exchange. Send the exact amount to the address in the selected network — the app recognizes the payment automatically (no TXID input needed).
- Wait for the payout and track status. You can follow progress in the app (history/status); notifications will be sent. Payouts often take minutes (average 2–3 hours, minimum 5 minutes). The maximum time depends on the accuracy of the recipient’s details and their bank’s processing speed.
If you need a full step-by-step guide for crypto payments, read our detailed post:[How to Send Money via Cryptocurrency in the SendNOW App: Step-by-Step Guide]
Related reading: how changes in Russian law affect transfers to Russia via SendNOW:[How to transfer money to Russia in 2025?]
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