If you want to send an urgent international money transfer, WorldRemit offers cash pickup transfers from Canada to more than 50 countries. You can pay for your transfer via the WorldRemit app, and your recipient will be able to collect the cash from their nearest WorldRemit location within minutes.
Keep reading to learn how to find WorldRemit locations all around the world, and how to send and receive transfers with WorldRemit.
How do I find a location for WorldRemit near me?
You can find WorldRemit locations through the WorldRemit website. Click through to the Available Countries | Cash Pickup page on the WorldRemit site, then select the country you want to send money to.
On the next page, scroll down to the section headlined “How to receive money in [country] with our trusted partners.” Select “Cash pickup” and click on the partner of your choice to view their locations in your destination country.
WorldRemit locations
WorldRemit has cash pickup locations in the following countries:
Who does WorldRemit partner with for cash pickups?
WorldRemit partners with different providers in each country, but common cash pickup locations include places like drugstores, grocery stores and banks.
For example, if you send a cash pickup transfer to the Philippines, it can be collected from:
- 2,500 branches of financial company M Lhuillier
- Over 2,200 branches of Cebuana Lhuillier
But if you’re sending money to Mexico, the cash can be collected from branches of:
- Walmart
- Superama
- Bodega Aurrera
- Super Farmacia
- Banorte
- Elektra
- Banco Azteca
Check the WorldRemit website for a list of cash pickup partners in your destination country.
How do I collect cash from a WorldRemit location?
You can collect a cash transfer by visiting a WorldRemit location. You’ll need to take the following:
- Proof of ID. You’ll need a government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver’s licence. The name displayed on your ID will need to match the name provided by the sender.
- Transfer reference number. As a transfer recipient, this number will be sent to you by SMS (and in some cases email as well) once the cash is ready to be collected.
How do I send a cash pickup transfer to a WorldRemit location?
You’ll need to download the WorldRemit mobile app and provide your email address, mobile number and password to create an account. You can then send a transfer by completing the following steps:
- Select the country where you would like to send money and enter the amount you want to transfer.
- Review the exchange rate and fee that will apply.
- Select the receive method.
- Enter your recipient’s details, including their name, contact information and bank account details (if applicable).
- Select your payment method.
- Send the transfer.
What types of transfers can I send with WorldRemit?
WorldRemit supports the following transfer types:
- Cash pickup transfers
- Bank transfers
- Mobile money transfers
- Prepaid mobile airtime top-ups
However, the transfer methods available to you will depend on where you’re sending money. You can review your options once you choose the currency you’re sending to and enter your transfer amount on the WorldRemit website or in the app.
You can pay for your transfer in several ways:
- Bank deposit
- Debit card
- Credit card
Alternatives to sending cash
Sending cash is great for emergency transfers, for sending to people without bank accounts and other similar scenarios. However, it is hardly ever the cheapest option, no matter what company you are using. Sending transfers to bank accounts is slower but often less expensive.
Bottom line
It’s easy to send and receive cash pickup transfers with WorldRemit. To find WorldRemit locations in Canada or around the world,
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