Register for an account and begin your transfer online or through the international money transfer app. You can also find a Western Union location close to you to make a transfer in person.
Choose the amount for your NCB money transfer. Calculate money transfer costs ahead of time so you know exactly what your transfer will cost before you send it.
Enter your recipient’s full name and account information carefully, so the money reaches the right person. You can save their details for easier setup the next time you transfer money to an NCB account.
Pay for your transfer using cash, a debit card, credit card, bank account, or mobile wallet.
Confirm your transfer and the money will be on its way. You’ll receive a receipt with your MTCN. Share it with your recipient so you both can track the transfer.
Western Union offers more than one way to send an international money transfer. Pick the option that fits your schedule and your recipient’s needs.
Send money directly to your recipient’s bank account. Start a transfer from your bank account, debit card, or credit card to an NCB or other eligible bank account.
If your recipient prefers managing money from their phone, Western Union supports quick and easy mobile wallet transfers to select providers in Jamaica.
Use the Western Union® app to send money on the go, quickly repeat past transfers with just a few taps, and get notified when funds are received. Download the app to get started.
The cost to send money to NCB depends on your transfer amount, payment method, and delivery method. Use our money transfer cost calculator to estimate fees before confirming your transfer. Western Union always shares any fees upfront so you can decide before you send.
Once your transfer is complete, the funds are deposited directly into your recipient’s NCB account. There’s no separate pickup step. Double-check the account number and other details before sending to avoid delays.
The primary SWIFT/BIC code for NCB is JNCBJMKXXXX. This code is an essential part of how to send money to an NCB account in Jamaica. Codes can vary by branch, so it’s best to confirm the correct one directly with your recipient before sending. Learn more about BIC/SWIFT codes and how they work.
NCB is headquartered in Jamaica, serving customers through its network of branches across the Caribbean. Outside Jamaica, the bank has a presence in countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the Cayman Islands.
Funds sent to an NCB account are typically received in Jamaican dollars (JMD). Before you send money to Jamaica, check the current USD to JMD exchange rate to see how much your recipient will get.