Send money to Cameroon

When sending money to Cameroon, you can transfer up to 7,500 CAD in cash from an agent location to be received as a cash pickup in Cameroon. You can send up to 5,000 CAD from a credit⁴/ debit card, or 999 CAD from your bank account for a cash pickup.

If you would like to send to a mobile wallet³, you can pay with your credit⁴/ debit card or bank account and there is a sending limit of 1,189 CAD. It’s not possible to send cash from an agent location in Canada to a mobile wallet³ in Cameron.

It’s easy to complete an online money transfer to Cameroon. Head to the Western Union website and follow these steps:

1. Log in or register a free profile with Western Union. Select ‘Send now’ to begin the money transfer to Cameroon.
2. Choose Cameroon as your sending destination, enter the amount you would like to spend and the receiving method.
3. Select your preferred payment method – either in cash at an agent location, credit⁴/ debit card or your bank account.
4. Choose to send to a past receiver or enter the details of a new one, including their name and address. You may be asked to prove your source of funds and enter the purpose of the transfer.
5. Pay for the money transfer to Cameroon.
6. Look out for the unique tracking number (MTCN) on your confirmation email. Share this with your receiver so that you can both track the transfer.

To send money to Cameroon online you will need your payment method, with sufficient funds – including currency conversion and any service fees⁵. If you are sending money to Cameroon for a cash pickup, you will need to supply your receiver’s:

• Full name (as it appears on their ID)
• Contact number (optional)

To send to a mobile wallet³ in Cameroon, you will need to provide your receiver’s:

• Wallet service provider
• Wallet mobile number
• Purpose of transfer

Benefit from the experience of our experts and send money from your nearest agent location. Follow these steps:

1. Search online for an agent location near you.
2. Visit the counter with a form of government-issued ID, your My WU^℠ number or phone number. You may be asked to prove your source of funds, so it’s helpful to bring a bank statement or pay slip along.
3. Don’t forget to bring your receiver’s information too, including their full name and address.
4. Pay for the money transfer to Cameroon using a credit⁴/ debit card or cash.
5. Keep your receipt with the unique tracking number (MTCN). You can share this with your receiver so they can keep an eye on your funds.

Visit our Western Union price estimate details page to predict the cost of sending money to Cameroon, including currency conversion and any associated fees⁵.

Your loved one could receive your funds as a cash pickup in minutes² if you pay by cash at an agent location or with your credit⁴/ debit card. Or if you pay with credit⁴/ debit card and send to a mobile wallet³.

If you’re sending from your bank account for a cash pickup or to a mobile wallet³, it could take seven to 10 business days² for the funds to reach your receiver.