Money Transfers

The key to your transactions made easy

The key to a better life lies in the culture of sharing. FINCA Uganda’s international money transfer services allow you to send and receive remittances worldwide effortlessly.

TRANSFAST

Transfast is indeed an international money transfer and cross-border payments company founded in 1988. Headquartered in New York, it also maintains additional offices in India, the UAE, and the Philippines. The company boasts over 280,000 outlets across 120 countries.

Why Transfast

  • Fast: Transfers are completed in minutes, making it the quickest money transfer application in terms of turnaround time (TAT).

  • Reliable: Enjoy stable connectivity most of the time, ensuring dependable service.

  • Convenient: Money pick-up is available anywhere, anytime, providing ultimate convenience.

  • Required documents: All you need is to provide a valid transaction reference number sent by the sender and a valid National ID, Passport, or Driving Permit.

  • Fees: Beneficiaries are not charged to receive funds, offering a cost-effective solution for money transfers.

FINCA Uganda branches offering Transfast service for receivers (to receive funds via cash pick up):

Acacia, Arua, Ben Kiwanuka, Fortportal, Gulu, Hoima, Iganga, Jinja, Kabale, Katwe, Kawempe, Kireka, Koboko, Kyotera, Lira, Masaka, Masindi, Mbale, Mbarara, Mityana, Mukono, Nakasongola, Nakulabye, Ntinda, Sembabule.

Moneygram – Send and receive money with Moneygram

This electronic funds transfer service is fast, secure and offers users the ability to send and receive money instantly through 350,000 service points in more than 200 countries around the world, thanks to appropriate regulations.

Benefits for you
  • Cost-effective: no fees at the front desk.
  • Fast and reliable: locate the nearest FINCA location to you.

  • Secure: use the exclusive money transfer reference number shared only with you.

  • Option to receive payment in cash.

Western Union – Send money the way they want to receive it.

FINCA Uganda has been a sub-agent of Western Union since 2004 thus enabling our customers to expand their businesses through money transfer services.

Benefits for you
  • You can send and receive funds globally with this international money transfer service.

  • Western Union operates in over 200 countries and territories with over 500,000 agent locations, holding about 19% of global remittance transactions.

  • No bank account is needed to utilize this service.

  • It’s affordable, simple, and convenient for sending and receiving money through this service.

  • Customers incur no fees when receiving money.
  • Transfers typically reach their destination in less than 10 minutes.
Required Documents
  • International passport (for foreigners)
  • Voter card, Passport (for nationals)
  • Reference Number (transfer code)
  • Complete sender and recipient information
Rates

  • Fees are dynamic and vary based on the sending and receiving country, the transfer amount, and other parameters.

Sending Money

  • Make the transfer by going to a FINCA branch with a cash deposit.

  • Share the money transfer details (transaction code/PIN and customer details) securely with the recipient.

  • Test question: If sending to Africa, provide the receiver’s full name.

  • You may also need to set up a test question if required by the service.
Cash Withdrawal
  • The recipient should follow these steps:

  • Go to a FINCA Branch.

  • Present a valid ID card (e.g., Driving License, Passport, etc.).

  • Complete and submit a “Receive Money” form to the service.

  • Provide the name of the sender’s Country/city and the amount to be received.

  • Answer the test question if applicable and obtain the money transfer control number to complete the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, individuals without a bank account can receive a money transfer by presenting an ID card.

Transactions are conducted in dollars for receipt; no choice in currency is available.

The reference number of the transaction can only be shared at the service’s counter.

Only original IDs are accepted; copies are not valid.

Only the designated recipient is authorized to access and withdraw the money. Third parties are not permitted to make withdrawals.

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