Enviar dinero a Jamaica

You’ll have a wealth of choices when researching how to send money to Jamaica from the US. Whether supporting relatives with their cost of living or transferring funds as a gift, the main options to send money are:

• Online. Just register for a profile to get started.
• Via our app. Another convenient way to move money from anywhere.
• In-person. Find an agent location close to home.

The USD equivalent of 955,000 Jamaican dollars can be sent from the US to a receiver’s bank account, while the cash pay-out send limit is $5,000 USD.

The best way to send money to Jamaica depends on what matters most to you. If convenience is the priority, sending online or in the Western Union app are easy options. You can also choose the delivery method that works best for your receiver, including direct to bank account, cash pickup, or to a mobile wallet.

The cheapest way to send money to Jamaica will vary based on how you pay, how your receiver gets the money, and the exchange rate at the time of your transfer. Use our send money online tool to calculate money transfer costs before you send.

Log in or register for a free profile with Western Union. Then just click ‘Send now’ to begin the transfer process.

• Choose Jamaica as your destination and enter the amount you want to send. You’ll then see our typical transfer times.
• Click on ‘Bank account’ to enter the account details of the person you want to receive the money. Simply select their account if you’ve sent them money before.
• Pay for your money transfer to Jamaica with a credit card2, debit card or your bank account.
• Finally, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing a tracking number (MTCN). This tracks your payment, and you can share it with the recipient in Jamaica too.

You’ll need a US driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID to register with us online. To send money to Jamaica, you’ll also require the recipient’s bank account number and branch name plus their address, city, state, and mobile phone number.

Search online for your nearest agent location.

• Take a valid government-issued ID or phone number to the counter, plus the bank and account details of the recipient you’re sending money to in Jamaica.
• Use a US bank-issued debit card or cash to pay for your money transfer.
• Check your receipt for a tracking number (MTCN), which helps you and your recipient track the transfer.

Transfer fees³ and exchange rates may vary based on the method used to pay, the payout method, and the send and receive locations. The best way to determine the cost of your money transfer to Jamaica is to use our price estimator tool.

With Western Union, it’s easy to send money to some of the best banks in Jamaica. We partner with many trusted institutions, including National Commercial Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, First Caribbean International Bank, Jamaica National Bank, and JMMB Bank.

Sending money to Jamaica without a bank account is possible if you pay for your transfer in cash or using a credit card. If your recipient doesn’t have a bank account, they can still receive money in cash at a Western Union agent location.

When you choose cash pickup, your receiver can collect the money at a participating Western Union agent location in Honduras. They typically need the tracking number (MTCN) and a valid ID.

Yes, you can send money to GK One mobile wallets in Jamaica through the Western Union app, website, or via an agent location near you.