Send a cash pickup in Ghana from Canada

Need to send cash quickly to those you love in Ghana? Send a cash pickup with WorldRemit.

How to send cash pickup transfers to Ghana 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 Ghana, 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.

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Where can my recipient collect the funds in Ghana?

Your recipient can collect from any branch of:

  • Access Bank (Gh) Ltd

  • ADB Bank Gh Ltd

  • Apex Bank Gh Ltd

  • Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd

  • Ecobank (Gh) Ltd

  • FBNBank Ghana Ltd

  • Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd

  • First Atlantic Bank Ltd

  • GCB Bank Ltd

  • Golden Link

  • Guaranty Trust (Gh) Ltd

  • Omnibank Ghana Ltd

  • Prudential Bank Ltd

  • Republic Bank (Gh) Ltd

  • Sinapi Aba

  • United Bank for Africa

  • Universal Merchant Bank

  • Zenith Bank Limited


When can my receiver collect the funds in Ghana?

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 pickups in Ghana?

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) only.

How much can I send for cash pickups to Ghana?

A maximum of GHS 32,000 per day and per transfer.

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 to send cash pickups to Ghana?

  • 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 fund 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’s 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 Ghana?

Valid photo ID. This must be one of the following:

  • Ghanaian passport

  • Ghanaian driver’s licence

  • Other government issued photo IDs

13-digit transfer reference number. We will notify you and your recipient by email and SMS when funds are ready to be collected and send a transfer reference number. Please quote this when collecting the funds.

Why choose WorldRemit's cash pickup services in Ghana?

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We offer a choice of cash pickup locations

We work with many cash pickup partners in Ghana.

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We're fast

Your bank transfer will usually be credited in minutes.

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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.

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We're secure

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

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We're there for you

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