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.
- 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
- 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
- Complete a customer form with the required information (if applicable)
- Provide Identification document(s) to the agent
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Fast
Send and receive money in minutes
Reliable
Your money reaches reliably to your recipient
Affordable
Affordable exchange rates and fees
Convenient
Available in over 200 countries
Massycard (Barbados) Limited (MCBL) was established on March 8, 2011. On January 1, 2019, the company became a licensed Money Value Transmission Service Provider, offering Western Union services. On January 22, 2022, MCBL received dual representation authorization from the Central Bank of Barbados, allowing it to represent both Western Union and MoneyGram. MoneyGram operations began on January 23, 2024. Both services are currently available at the flagship location, with Western Union services also being offered at seven sub-agent locations across Barbados.
As an agent of MoneyGram, 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.
Domestic Send and Receive Transactions (within Barbados)
Customers can send or receive money within Barbados.
Making Money Transfer Easier for You
Our mission is to connect friends and family throughout the world in a manner that is convenient by providing a reliable financial connection for life’s essentials and daily needs. Our services have the ability to positively impact millions of lives every day.
- Your full name and Identification Document.
- Your recipient’s name matching their ID.
- Recipient’s location.
- The amount you wish to send, plus fees.
- Complete a customer form with the required information if applicable
- Provide Identification document to the agent
*Required information can be provided verbally as well.
- Give the agent the money (principal + fees).
- Sign and obtain a copy of your receipt
- Remember to provide the 8-digit reference number to your recipient.
- The 8-digit MoneyGram Reference Number that can be found on sender’s receipt.
- You will need to bring a valid form of Government issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s permit, Passport or Government ID).
- Customer slips are available at the agent locations. Complete a customer slip with the reference number and required information, if applicable
- Provide your valid photo I.D (Driver’s permit, National ID card or passport) to the agent
*Required information can be provided verbally as well.