Temporary Destitution
If your money has been lost or stolen in the Bahamas, the Embassy can help receive funds from friends or relatives in the U.S. If they need help in transferring funds to you, they should contact the U.S. Embassy in Nassau at 242-322-1181. The most efficient way to get money to someone who is temporarily destitute in the Bahamas is if they have a U.S. bank account, to have the funds deposited into the individual’s U.S. bank account that can then be withdrawn from the account in the Bahamas using an ATM card. The person must have an ATM card and pin to be able to use this option.
If that option is not possible, we suggest wiring money through Western Union or MoneyGram.
Western Union
If you have a major credit card, you may telephone Western Union at 1-800-325-6000, 1-800-225-5227, or 1-800-235-0000. You may also access Western Union on line at www.westernunion.com. You may also visit your local Western Union agent to purchase a “money transfer”, or you may connect with them in the Bahamas by contacting a nearby Western Union Agent location.
Western Union Agents
MONEYMAXX – SOUTHWEST PLAZA
Carmichael Road
Nassau, New Providence
242-677-2865
SUNCASH – Q CENTER
200 East St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH – EAST STREET SOUTH
520 East Street South
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
TRIPOINT COMMUNICATION LTD.
157 B Nassau St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-1476
MONEYMAXX – WINDSOR PLACE
Windsor Place
Nassau, Bahamas
242-677-2865
MONEYMAXX – MARATHON MALL
Marathon Mall,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-677-2865
SUPER BUCK PHARMACY
Marathon & Robinson Rd,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH – SHOP SMART
122 Mackey Street,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
COLINA MTS LTD.
21 Collins Avenue,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-356-8300
SUNCASH – GREEN PHARMACEUTICAL
3 Market Street
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
MONEYMAXX – PALMDALE
Protocol B Building
Rosetta Street,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-677-2865
SUNCASH – DC TECHNOLOGY
4 Patton Street Palmdale
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH – SHOP SMART
35 Prince Charles Drive
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH – COWPEN ROAD
Bettidels Plaza
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
MONEYMAXX – PRINCE CHARLES
Kenneth’s Shopping Plaza
Prince Charles Drive,
Nassau, Bahamas
242-677-2865
MONEYMAXX – CABLE BEACH
#453 West Bay St. & Skyline Dr.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-677-2865
SUNCASH – BASIC PLUMBING
Prince Charles Drive
Solomon’s Spring Plaza
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH – BLACK BOX ENTERPRISE
The Shoppes on Main Street,
Old Fort Bay Shopping
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4778
MONEYMAXX MARSH HARBOUR
Marsh Harbour Plaza
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
242-677-2865
SUNCASH LINK INVESTMENTS GROUP
Forest Drive
Dundas Town, Abaco
242-300-4786
TRIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS -ABACO
Suite 110 Memorial Plaza
Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
242-367-0108
MONEYMAXX LUCAYA
Lucaya Plaza
Freeport, Bahamas
242-677-2865
SUNCASH SAV MOR DRUGS
The Mall Drive & Adventures Freeport, Bahamas
242-393-4778
SUNCASH RAMSES ENERGY PARTNERS LIMITED
Queens Highway West
Freeport, Bahamas
242-300-4786
MoneyGram
MoneyGram makes it easy to send money internationally online or in person; for cash pick-up or direct to a bank.
Send money internationally online
- Select your receiver:
Tell us the person you’re sending to, what country they’re located in, how they want to receive the money, and how much you want to send. - Choose how you will pay:
You can send money online internationally with a credit or debit card, or directly from your bank account. - Reliably send money overseas
Give us a little information about yourself so we can verify your identity. Review the details of your international transfer and then your money is on its way!
Send money internationally in person
- Find a location
Locate a convenient MoneyGram location near you. MoneyGram locations in the Bahamas - Bring your information
Remember to have the receiver’s information with you, along with the money you want to send. - Reliably send money overseas
Provide your information, money, and fees to the agent, and your money is on its way overseas in minutes.
MoneyGram Locations
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – BARGAIN WHOLESALE
Independence Shopping Center – East St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-394-6761
COSMIC ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Robinson Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-328-8857
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
University Dr. (Thompson Blvd.)
Nassau, Bahamas
242-326-6000
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – CASH EXP
Blue Hill Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-324-3014
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
Tonique Williams-Darling (Harrold Rd.)
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-1200
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – THE GROVE
#8 Andros Ave.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-601-6026
MIDEN’S WHOLESALE OUTLET LTD.
#2 East St. South
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-4435
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – COST RITE
Town Centre Mall – Blue Hill Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-394-6761
OMNI MONEY TRANSFER PAY ASSIST.
East St. & Toote Shop Corner
Nassau, Bahamas
242-328-6108
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS
Village Rd. Shopping Centre
Nassau, Bahamas
242-396-6000
CASH N GO – CARMICHAEL
Carmichael Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-341-2272
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD – CARMICHAEL
#195 Carmichael Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-397-3500
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – UNIVERSAL BEAUTY
Carmichael Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-6664
PAYMENT EXPRESS – FOX HILL
#94 Fox Hill Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-324-3014
CASH N GO – DOWNTOWN
Bay St. & Navy Lion Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-322-2274
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – MAIN BRANCH
Frederick St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-6664
CASH N GO – PALMDALE
#25 Rosetta Street
Nassau, Bahamas
242-328-2274
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
#50 Shirley St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-322-1210
CASH N GO
Prince Charles Dr.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-364-4009
PAYMENT EXPRESS – SHIRLEY ST.
Suite #1 Shirley St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-4036
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD.
Shirley & Charlotte St.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-393-1264
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
Bernard & Village Rds.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-394-8915
NORTH ELEUTHERA SHOPPING CENTER
The Bluff, North Eleuthera
242-335-1880
CASH N GO – CABLE BEACH
The Shoppes at Cable Beach
West Bay St. Nassau, Bahamas
242-322-2274
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS
Fox Hill Rd.
Nassau, Bahamas
242-324-3014
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS – MALL AT MARATHON
Nassau, Bahamas
242-325-6664
CASH N GO – EIGHT MILE ROCK
Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock,
Grand Bahama, Bahamas
242-322-2274
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD.
Harbour West Shopping Centre
Eight Mile Rock,
Grand Bahama, Bahamas
242-348-1726
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
Kemp’s Bay
Andros, Bahamas
242-369-1787
MIDEN’S WHOLESALE OUTLET LIMITED
Queen’s Highway – Lower Bogue
Eleuthera
242-335-2087
OMNI MONEY TRANSFERS
Queen’s Highway
Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
242-367-2274
ROCK SOUND PROPERTIES LTD.
The MarketPlace
Queen’s Highway – Rock Sound,
242-334-2356
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS – ROCK SOUND
Rock Sound – Eleuthera
Queen’s Highway
242-334-2620
BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LTD
Mangrove Cay – Andros
242-369-0502
Funds Transfer
Funds Transfer
If neither the ATM nor Money Transfer option is possible, you can do a funds transfer through a bank. Please be advised that this service can take up to 14 days for the cash to become available in the Bahamas.
For more information on sending money abroad click here.
Emergency Funds Transfer to the Embassy
In a genuine emergency, a U.S. citizen can have funds transferred from the U.S. through the Office of Overseas Citizens Services (OCS), Department of State, Washington, D.C. Please contact OCS at 888-407-4747 (or from overseas: 202-501-4444) for information on how to send money. When the Embassy receives notification from the State Department, funds are released in Bahamian dollars to the U.S. citizen recipient. This service is for true emergencies only, such as in the case of an arrest, when time does not allow transfer of funds through normal banking channels. Funds should not exceed the amount needed to resolve the emergency situation and should not be used for commercial transactions. Large sums (over $1,000) should be avoided.
For more information concerning financial emergencies click here.
Accommodations in Case of Destitution
If you become temporarily destitute in The Bahamas and have nowhere to spend the night, the U.S. Embassy can try and assist by allowing you access to call at least three friends or family members who may be able to cover hotel expenses for you for the night.
If after calling at least three people who are personally known to you, if you are unable to get the help you need through family and friends, you may try the following organizations or persons which may be able to assist with providing lodging or shelter until you are able to get assistance from family members.
Inexpensive Hotels near the U.S. Embassy
Towne Hotel:
George Street
Telephone: 322-8450
El Greco Hotel:
West Bay Street
Tel: 325-1121
Grand Central Hotel:
Bay & Charlotte Streets
Tel: 322-8356
Holiday Inn Express:
West Bay Street
Tel: 322-1515
Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Downtown:
Junkanoo Beach West Bay St.
Tel: 302-2975
Possible Shelters
Adventure Learning Centre:
Marshall Road
Tel: 361-2120
Great Commission Ministries International:
Wulff Road
Tel: 325-5801
Salvation Army:
Meadow Street
Tel: 393-2745
Mount Tabor Ministry:
Pinewood Gardens
Tel: 392-9346
Tel: 392-9321
Tel: 341-3891
Tel: 565-8820