Cash Pickup in Cameroon

How to send cash pickup transfers to Cameroon from Canada

1. 1.Create an account (if you don’t already have one)

   Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use our app on our website to register. If you already have an account, simply log in.

2. 2.Start using our cash pickup service

   Select Cameroon, and choose cash pickup as your payout method. 

3. 3.Enter your receiver’s details

   Enter your receiver’s details, including first and last name.

4. 4.Select send amount

   Enter the amount you want to send.

5. 5.Pay

   You can either pay for your transfer by bank transfer to the WorldRemit account, or by using a debit/credit card for faster delivery.

Where can my recipient collect the funds in Cameroon?

• Wafacash

• UBA

When can my receiver collect the funds in Cameroon?

Funds are usually available to collect within a few minutes. The estimated time for collection depends on branch operating hours. We may also require further information from you to comply with our regulatory requirements before processing the transfer. If so, we will email you promptly.

What currencies can I send for cash pickup in Cameroon?

Central Africa Francs (XAF) only.

How much can I send for cash pickups in Cameroon?

Branches of UBA:

• Maximum per transfer = XAF 1,000,000 

Unless it's differently stated above, there may be lower limits depending on the country where you are sending from and the payment method used to fund the transfer. Please see the relevant section in Payments for more info.

What information do I need from my recipient for cash pickups in Cameroon?

• Full name. Please enter your recipient’s full legal name. It must match their valid, government-issued photo ID for them to successfully collect their funds.

• Address. We need your recipient’s city.

• Mobile number. We use this to send an SMS notification to your recipient with the transfer reference number, which they will need in order to collect the funds. We will also inform them when their funds are ready to be collected.

• Sending reason. Please indicate whether it is “family or friend support,” “purchase of services,” “property payment,” or “sending funds to self”.

• Email (optional). We use this to email your recipient with details of the transfer. This is particularly useful in case they have issues receiving the SMS notifications.

Please ensure that all your recipient’s details are correct. Once you make your transfer, it is difficult for us to amend or stop the transfer, although we will always try our best to do so.

What should my recipient show when collecting funds in Cameroon?

• Valid Photo ID. This must one of the following:

  • Passport

  • National ID card,

  • Driving licence

  • Foreign passport with visa

  • Refugee card

  • Foreigner’s residence card

  • Any other valid government-issued photo ID

  
  

• 11-digit transfer reference number, starting with CMR. We will notify you and your recipient by email and SMS when funds are ready to be collected and send a transfer reference number.

Why choose WorldRemit's cash pickup services in Cameroon?

We offer a choice of cash pickup locations

We work with many cash pickup partners in Cameroon.

We're fast

Your bank transfer will usually be credited in minutes.

We’re low cost and transparent

As soon as you send money, you’ll see our low fees are always shown upfront and nothing is hidden.

We're secure

You can always be sure your money and data are safe with us.

We're there for you

we offer around-the-clock customer support. Our multilingual customer care team is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year to help with your questions.