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How can you send money to Jamaica?

You can send money via Taptap Send to:

  1. Any bank account in Jamaica
  2. Cash pickup funds can be collected at VMBS or JMMB branches across the island
  3. Send directly to a JMMB Money Transfer VISA Prepaid Card for instant access to funds
     

How much will you pay to send to Jamaica?

 

All our fees and payment structure is explained in this article here. Please review and select the Jamaica section to get the latest information.

You can also directly check this in the country picker of our website or in the home screen of the app. 

 

How much can you send?

You can send funds up to the maximum limits permitted by our standard sending policies. Please click here to see.

 

What can you do if you send money to the wrong person or to the wrong number?

 

If by mistake, you entered the wrong details, please Contact Us,  will review the situation with you. Unfortunately, the refund is not guaranteed. 

 

Tips for the recipient

 

Banks

  1. If you sent a bank transfer after banking hours:
     

    • VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY:

      • Your transfer will take up to 1 additional business day

    • All other banks:

      • Your transfer will take up to 2 hours to be delivered

  2. First-time recipients must complete a one-time KYC form, which can be done at a bank branch, by phone, or online  
  3. Once completed, funds arrive within 2 to 24 hours, depending on the bank

  4. Returning recipients who have already completed KYC usually receive funds the same day

     

Cash-Pickups

  1. Funds are typically available for pickup within minutes at VMBS and JMMB locations
  2. The sender must enter the recipient’s full name (as shown on their ID) and phone number
  3. The recipient will receive an SMS notification once funds are ready for pickup
  4. A valid government-issued ID is required to collect funds
  5. Recipients should check branch opening hours, as they vary by location
    1. see VMBS location details in this file here
    2. see JMMB location details in this file here

 

Prepaid card (JMMB Money Transfer Visa Prepaid Card)

Funds are loaded directly onto the card and available immediately. Your recipient can use it anywhere Visa is accepted, at ATMs, point of sale terminals, and online, 24/7, with no branch visit needed.

Daily limits:

  • ATM withdrawals: up to J$100,000 per day
  • POS and online purchases: up to J$250,000 per day

ATM fees:

  • Up to 4 free withdrawals per month at JMMB Bank ATMs
  • First withdrawal per month at any other Visa-accepting ATM is free
  • Fees apply after that

There is no fee to receive remittances onto the card and no annual fee.

Your recipient can check their balance at any Visa-certified ATM worldwide, or via their monthly email statement.

Your recipient also earns cashback: 10% on every point accumulated (1 point per J$100 spent), paid out quarterly automatically.

If your recipient does not yet have the card, they can apply online at app.jmmb.com/MTCard. They will need a valid government-issued ID, their TRN, and a selfie. Approval takes approximately 4 business days. No bank account is required.

For full details on fees, limits, and how to apply, visit the JMMB Money Transfer VISA Prepaid Card page.

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