Dominican Republic Travel – Apps and Websites to use!

It is very frustrating when you travel to a new country and you weren’t aware of the apps or websites restrictions/availability. This is why to help you prepare and plan in advance for your upcoming trip to the Dominican Rep., I’ve put together this list which will provide some clarity in terms of access to sites and apps while you are in the Dominican Republic! If you are wondering which apps are available and will work (or not work) in the D.R., read below!

_{✔ Websites and Apps Available in Dominican Republic}

_{❌ Websites and Apps NOT Available in Dominican Republic}

Financial Services / Banking Apps

In case you need to check your bank balance, transfer money or check for available ATM’s in Dom. Rep.

• Venmo ❌ – the platform has blocked access on phone and on Website. Possible access through VPN, but haven’t tested it.
• Paypal ✔
• WellsFargo ✔
• Chase ✔
• Fidelity ✔
• Robinhood ✔
• Ally ✔
• CashApp ✔
• CreditKarma ✔
• Coinbase ✔
• Atomic Wallet ✔

Music Streaming Services Apps and Websites available in Dominican Republic

We all need a little music while enjoying our beach time or to get ready to head out.

• Pandora ❌ – Not offered in the Dominican Republic.
• Spotify ✔
• Soundcloud ✔
• Youtube ✔

Video Streaming Services Apps in Dominican Republic

Perfect so you wont miss your favorite shows

• Disney ✔
• Netflix ✔
• Hulu ❌
• Youtube ✔
• Amazon Prime Video ✔
• Anchor ✔

Transportation & Navigation Apps in D.R.

Does Google Maps work in Dominican Republic? Yes! Along with Uber and other commonly used apps.

• Uber ✔
• Lyft ❌ – Currently Not available in the Dom. Rep.
• Didi ✔
• Google Maps ✔
• Waze ✔

Dating Apps

• Tinder ✔
• Bumble ✔
• Hinge ✔
• BLK

Cell Service/ Internet/ Landline Services

• Altice – Used to be known as Orange now Altice
• Claro   Claro
• Viva
• T-Mobile ✔ – Free roaming (data and text) and service throughout the island.

Courier and Shipping services

• Fedex
• UPS
• DHL
• DOMEX
• Vimenpaq
• Jet Pack
• Aeropaq

Bus

• Metro
• Caribe Tours

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***Please note this information might change at the time of your travel***