In August 1992, Barbados Shipping and Trading Company Limited (BS&T) became agents of Western Union International. In 2014, BS&T was sold to the Massy Group, and they moved the Western Union portfolio under the company Massycard (Barbados) Limited in 2016. Western Union services are currently offered in ten (10) sub-agent locations throughout Barbados. We help people and businesses move money for better—better communities, better economies, and a better world.

As an agent of Western Union, the following services are offered throughout our agent locations:

International Send Transactions

Customers can send to family and friends outside of Barbados

International Receive Transactions

Customers can receive money from family and friends living outside of Barbados

Making Good Things Happen

We believe that when money moves freely, good things happen. A business grows. A child goes to college. Emergency aid goes where it’s needed. We help people move their money to make good things happen.

How To Send Money

How to send money in person at a Western Union location

1. Find a location
Start by finding a Western Union agent location near you.
2. Bring the following information
  • Your full name and Identification Document.
  • Valid Identification:
    • Resident – National ID, Driver’s License or Passport
    • Non-Resident – Passport ONLY
  • Proof of Address (no less than 3 months)
    • Utility Bill
    • Bank/Credit Union Statement
Please note, additional KYC documents may be required:
  • Another Form of Valid Identification
  • Proof Of Income
    • Employed – (Job Letter or Recent Pay slip dated within 3 months)
    • Self-employed – 3 months Bank/Credit Union Statement
    • Retired – Proof of Pension
3. Provide the information
  • Complete a customer form with the required information (if applicable)
  • Provide Identification document(s) to the agent
4. Send reliably
  • Give the agent the money (principal + fees).
  • Sign and obtain a copy of your receipt
  • Remember to provide the Money Transfer Control Number (Tracking number) to your recipient.

How To Receive Money

Receive money at any Western Union location

1. Find a location
Start by finding a Western Union agent location near you.
2. Bring with you:
  • Tracking Number – also know as the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN)
  • Valid Identification:
    • Resident – National ID, Driver’s License or Passport
    • Non-Resident – Passport ONLY
  • Know the Sender’s First and Last Name
  • Amount of money being sent
3. Provide the information
  • Complete a customer form with the required information (if applicable)
  • Provide your valid photo I.D (Driver’s permit, National ID card or passport) to the agent