Information:
Western Union has the largest network of any of the
international money transfer companies with over half
a million agents worldwide present in more than 200
countries and territories. WU is widely represented
in all West African countries.
You can send money to Gambia by Western Union money
transfer either in person by visiting one of more than
500,000 agent locations worldwide, by telephone or online
via the internet. Currently beneficiaries in The Gambia
can only receive cash in Dalasi by visiting any WU agent
branch collection point in Greater Banjul or other locations
in the country. Among these outlets are banks, bureau
de change, mini-markets and other retail outlets.
How To Send Money To Gambia in Person:
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Locate the nearest Western Union to you. |
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Enter information in their 'To Send
Money' section of the form and select Money in
Minutes and Cash Pickup. For added security you
may choose a secret question and answer which
you should convey to the recipient. |
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Hand over to the agent the filled
in form along with the cash you wish to remit
along with the transaction fee. |
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Retain your receipt and give the
receiver the transaction tracking number (MTCN)
which can be found on the receipt. The receiver
can use the information to pick up their money. |
How To Send Money Online To Gambia
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Log in to your profile. If you don't
have a profile, you can register for free. |
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Choose their Money in Minutes service. |
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Enter your receiver's name, address,
destination and amount. |
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For the delivery method choose 'Cash'. |
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For the USA pay with your debit
or credit card (issued by a bank in the United
States). Card issuer cash advance fee and
associated interest charges may apply. |
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For the UK pay with your Maestro,
Visa, MasterCard, or Visa Debit (Visa Electron
and Delta), or pay via bank transfer (SOFORT).
Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest
charges may apply. |
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You will receive a transaction confirmation
by email. Note down the tracking number (MTCN)
and give it to the receiver for cash remittance
pickup. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
• What do I need
to remit money from an agent location?
A) A valid form of ID and/or, in some instances, depending
on the amount of the transfer, identification or other
details to satisfy government requirements.
• What is the most money I can send from an agent
location?
A) The amounts can vary from country to country; you
should ring your nearest agent and ask them for details.
Certain security compliance requirements may have to
be met depending on the amount to be sent.
• Do I need
a bank account to send money?
A) No.
• Does the recipient have to pay
any fees?
A) No, all fees are paid by sender of the funds.
• How can I find out if my money transfer
has been received?
A) Go to the website of Western Union click on their
'Track Transfer' link. Once on the page you enter your
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and other basic
details.
• How are money transfers paid
out to individual receivers?
A) The recipient is paid in cash in the local Gambian
Dalasi currency.
How To Receive Money in Gambia:
In
Person
• Visit an agent location near
you with your government-issued ID card, passport,
or driver's license. Ask the sender for the tracking
number (MTCN), the amount sent, know the country the
funds were sent from and the security question and answer
IF the sender has made it a requirement. The agent will
also ask you the name of the person who sent you the
funds.
Frequently Asked Questions on Receiving Money:
• How
can I find out if a money transfer is available for
me to pick up?
A) You can track your Order Status online. All you need
is the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and the
sender's name.
• What is considered valid
identification to pick up a money transfer?
A) An officially issued Gambia government ID card from
GAMBIS, a driver's license or passport.
• During
what hours is the service available?
A) This depends on the opening hours of the agent you
choose to visit. Some places are open until late at
night, such as in the Senegambia area of Kololi.
• Do I need to pay a fee when collecting my
money in Gambia from a Western Union agent?
A) No, all fees are already paid by the sender.
• Do I need a bank account to collect the
remitted funds?
No.
AVAILABILITY OF WESTERN UNION AGENTS IN EUROPE &
UK:
Sending and receiving Agents in UK can be found in other
parts of England such as Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds.
See
Agents in the UK.
There are also Western Union agents in all the EU /
Western European countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Denmark, Spain, France and other European Union countries.
For all other countries and locations not listed see
the WU Agent
Locator. |
