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if they have a U.S. bank account, to have the funds deposited into the individual’s U.S. bank account that can then be withdrawn from the account in the Bahamas using an ATM card.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 |
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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
