Getting Started with WorldRemit
WorldRemit lets you send money abroad with a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Your transfer is done completely online, unlike traditional money transfer services where you may have to go to a high street agent. Our fees are typically lower, too.
What is a remittance?
‘Remittance’ is another word for a money transfer.
Remittances are usually sent between family and friends in different countries for personal use, perhaps to cover household bills, healthcare, education or general living costs. Sometimes people send money to themselves if they have a mobile phone or bank account overseas.
What services do WorldRemit offer?
How can I pay for my transfer?
Explore payment options for the countries you are sending to and from.
Where can I send money to?
WorldRemit offers money transfers to more than 130 countries.
The services available to you (e.g., bank transfer or cash pickup) depend on the country you are registered in (this is your ‘send from country’) and the country you are sending money (this is your ‘destination country’).
Where can I send money from?
WorldRemit is available to senders in 50 countries. Your 'send from country' is the country where you are living when you create your account. Contact us if you need to change your 'send from country'.
Your pay-out options (e.g., bank transfer or cash pickup) depend on the country you are registered in (this is your ‘send from country’), and the country you are sending money (this is your ‘destination country’).
How much can I send?
The maximum amount of money you can send depends on where you live. Different countries have different rules for money transfers.
It can also depend on how you pay for the transfer.
The send from and destination pages have more details.
How long will it take for the money to arrive?
In most cases, transfers sent using WorldRemit arrive within minutes.
You will see the expected delivery time before you make payment. We aim to complete transfers within the suggested time, but some transfers may take longer depending on how the money is being received.
Your transfer will not start until WorldRemit receives authorisation from your payment provider. Identity checks on the sender and/or recipient, third party operating hours or incorrect information can also extend the transfer time.
Transfer type typically available to the recipient:
Bank transfer
Within minutes at selected banks. Timings may also depend on:
The bank
Day of the week
Transaction creation time
Cash pickup
Available to collect instantly
Mobile money
Within minutes
Airtime Top up
Within minutes
Home delivery
24 hours to 7 days depending on location
Why do you need a mobile phone number and email address for my recipient?
We use the recipient’s mobile number and email address to notify them on the transfer progress. Providing the recipient’s email address is optional.
Both the sender and recipient are notified when the transfer is sent, and again when it is received.
Why do I need to supply identification?
We are required by law to carry out these checks.
To keep the WorldRemit service safe, we use a government-issued photo ID to confirm the identity of the money sender. You may also need to send us documents to confirm your recipient's ID.
Find out more about how we confirm identities and addresses.
Een snelle en veilige manier om onderweg geld te verzenden
Download gratis onze app om binnen enkele minuten online geld te verzenden naar meer dan 130 andere landen. Volg uw betalingen en bekijk uw transactiegeschiedenis vanaf elke locatie.
