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If you need to send money overseas to loved ones who don’t have a bank account, look for a money transfer specialist that offers cash pickups. These types of transfers are secure and fast, with pickups available worldwide in minutes. But watch for higher fees and weaker exchange rates than deposit transfers.
Compare transfer fees, exchange rates and other details when sending money overseas with partners offering cash pickup.
A cash pickup allows your recipient to pick up their money in cash from a physical location, instead of through a digital deposit into a bank account. The process varies by company but typically requires four steps:
The best-known providers of cash pickups are Western Union and MoneyGram. Western Union allows you to send money online or in person at more than 500,000 locations in over 200 countries. MoneyGram also offers online and in-person transfers to more than 200 countries, with some 350,000 agent locations around the globe.
Some providers allow you to process a money transfer without a bank account. This is especially useful for the unbanked and underbanked, because you can take cash into a physical location for sending around the world.
Other digital providers like WorldRemit offers cash pickups at select bank branches in countries worldwide.
Weighing the pros and cons of a cash pickup against your recipient’s needs:
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Pay zero fees for safe and secure money transfers to over 120 countries.
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Post-secondary students in Canada can take advantage of this HSBC Student Chequing Account with unlimited transactions and no monthly fee.
SPONSORED: Mobile money transfers provide an easy, low-cost and contactless way to send money to loved ones overseas.
Paysend offers transfers to more than 70 countries through its app and online service.
Tangerine’s Visa Debit Card comes with unlimited free transactions. It allows users to safely shop online and make purchases while abroad like a credit card wherever Visa is accepted.
Enjoy 25 free transactions and a handful of other banking perks with this fee-free student chequing account.Â
The CIBC US$ Personal Account is optimal for individuals who regularly manage US dollars or travel to the US often.
The CIBC Premium Growth Account is a simple savings account that can be used for a variety of purposes and by a broad range of people.Â
Frequent travellers and heavy bank service users will benefit from the CIBC Smart Plus Account.
Is there any age policies?
What age do you have to be, to be able to transfer money overseas?
Hi Casey,
Thanks for your question.
You will need to be over 18. If under the age of 18, you’ll need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian if you’re sending it in person. If doing it online, you will need a parent or guardian to do it for you.
Hope this helps.
How can i use this service cox i need to send money to a friend, what are the details that will be given to pick the money, i need fast respond on this
Hi Gabrielle,
Thanks for your question.
Please click on ‘Go to site’ and follow the prompts to initiate the transfer. You’ll need the details of your recipient bank to complete the process, such as their IBAN or SWIFT number, BSB and account number.
Cheers,
Shirley
how can i check the worldremit tracking if its right
Hi Rubie,
thanks for the question.
To find out the status of your transfer with WorldRemit, please contact them directly. We’ve published their contact details on our review page.
I hope this helps,
Marc.
hello how can i know if money is to be ready to pick up becouse i dont get meaanged from wordremit?
Hi Lovely,
thanks for the question.
If WorldRemit hasn’t sent you an SMS message it’s advised you contact them using the details on their contact us page.
I hope this helps,
Marc.
someone send me in worldremit .. but im not sure if its laready available to pick up now
thanks
Hi Jacqueline,
Thanks for your enquiry.
WorldRemit will send you a notification with a transaction number and instructions of how you can collect the funds.
If you have any issues collecting the money, please contact WorldRemit directly.
Thanks,
Belinda