RemitlyPromoHow to send money from the USA to Mexico for cash pickup
Compare international money transfer services for sending money from the US to Mexico for cash pickup. Exchange rates, fees, received amounts and delivery times.
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How to send money from the US to Mexico in cash
We compared offers from services transferring money from the US to Mexico in cash. Services calculated: 5. Payment and transfer options compared: 15; currency routes including bank: 5. Fees, payout methods and delivery times were taken into account so you can choose the best option.
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Which option is better
Based on the current comparison, the best calculated result for sending in cash is offered by Remitly.
Promotional offer: transfer at service rate. With a budget of 1,000.00 USD, the recipient gets 17,690.00 MXN.
With bonuses and without bonuses
With bonuses: 17,690.00 MXN. The calculation includes preferential exchange rate, discounted fee. Check whether the promotion applies to your profile and amount.
Without bonuses: best route of this service
Remitly · Transfer at service rate
- Service fee
- 3.99 USD
- Delivery time
- instantly
- How to pay
- Debit card
Under these conditions, it will take 578.55 MXN less to the recipient than in the offer with bonuses.
For repeat transfers another service is more favorable
Western Union · Promotional offer: transfer at service rate
- Service fee
- 0.00 USD
- Delivery time
- 4 days
- How to pay
- See payment method in offer card
Western Union increases received amount by 406.55 MXN compared to Remitly without bonuses. Terms for Remitly are shown without bonuses; the current comparison mode is retained for the alternative.
“Refer a friend” rewards are not added to the recipient’s amount. Their terms, countries and thresholds can be found in the “About the service” tab.
Remitly calculates payout in MXN. The result includes a promotional rate or fee: conditions for repeat transfers are compared above.
- Service fee
- 0.00 USD
- Delivery time
- instantly
- How to pay
- Debit card
Data updated: Remitly — .
How to send money via Remitly
Prepare recipient details
Enter recipient name exactly as in identity document and choose pickup location.
Send transfer via Remitly
Select transfer to to Mexico, receiving in cash and payment: Debit card. Verify rate, fee and received amount.
Verify receipt
Provide the transfer number to the recipient. A valid document and eligible pickup point are required for collection.
Delivery time: instantly. Bank processing on weekends and holidays, compliance checks and recipient actions may increase transfer time.
Which offers are worth considering
Compare amounts and delivery times. If money is needed urgently, a faster option may be more convenient even with a slightly lower payout.
Comparison of payout methods
With the same budget of 1,000.00 USD, we compare the amount the recipient receives. Difference relative to current option: 17,690.00 MXN. Promotion mode retained.
Among these methods, currently most to the recipient when transferring to a bank account via Remitly: 17,690.00 MXN. Delivery time: instantly.
What to know about the service before paying
Select a service: payment method, currencies, delivery time and payout sequence apply to the current calculation.
Remitly+
Remitly · in cash. How to pay: Debit card. Delivery time: instantly.
In the “About service” tab: overview, app ratings, welcome promotions and referral terms with sources.
Western Union+
Western Union · in cash. How to pay: See payment method in offer card. Delivery time: 4 days.
In the “About service” tab: overview, app ratings, welcome promotions and referral terms with sources.
TapTapSend+
TapTapSend · in cash. How to pay: Bank card. Delivery time: instantly.
In the “About service” tab: overview, app ratings, welcome promotions and referral terms with sources.
XE+
XE · in cash. How to pay: See payment method in offer card. Delivery time: 3 business days.
In the “About service” tab: overview, app ratings, welcome promotions and referral terms with sources.
WorldRemit+
WorldRemit · in cash. How to pay: Debit card. Delivery time: 5 min.
In the “About service” tab: overview, app ratings, welcome promotions and referral terms with sources.
Before your first transfer — and the next
How to get the best transfer deal from the US to Mexico?
Compare the net received amount for the exact same send budget, delivery method and promotion terms.
Why is an alternative currency recommended?
A route through an intermediate currency can yield a higher final amount after all fees and bank rates are factored in.
Why is a zero-fee transfer not always the cheapest?
The cost may be built into a less favorable exchange rate markup.
What is the difference between promotional and standard rates?
A promotion may only apply to first-time transfers or specific amounts.
How long does a transfer from the US to Mexico take?
Delivery times range from instantly to 1–2 business days depending on payment method and bank hours.
Can money be collected without a bank card?
Yes, select cash pickup in the calculator if available for the selected corridor.
Which information should never be shared?
Never share card PINs, CVV/CVC security codes, or one-time SMS passwords.