WorldRemit Payment Methods: Bank, Debit Card and Credit Card
The payment methods you can use on WorldRemit depend on the country where your account is registered. WorldRemit's help page lists cards (debit, credit and prepaid), bank account transfer, Poli, Interac, iDEAL, Klarna (Sofort), Apple Pay, Trustly and mobile money. You see the options available to you when you set up a transfer.
The list WorldRemit gives
Depending on the country you are registered in, WorldRemit says you can pay using:
- Card (debit, credit and prepaid)
- Bank account transfer
- Poli
- Interac
- iDEAL (Wero)
- Klarna (Sofort)
- Apple Pay
- Trustly
- Mobile money
WorldRemit also says it no longer accepts Google Pay. Not every method is offered everywhere, so check the screen when you create the transfer.
Which cards work
WorldRemit says it can accept most debit, credit and prepaid cards issued by Visa or Mastercard. It says it cannot accept cards from Amex, Diners Club or UnionPay.
Pay with your own card
WorldRemit says the money you send must come from your own card. As a regulated company it needs to know the source of the funds, so you cannot pay with someone else's card.
Extra fees to watch for
WorldRemit says paying by debit card usually has no extra fees beyond those shown when you pay, with some exceptions:
- If your card was issued in a different country from your account, your card issuer may charge a foreign exchange fee.
- Some credit card issuers may charge a fee because the payment is treated as a cash transfer.
Those charges come from your card issuer, not WorldRemit. For how the transfer fee and rate are shown, read WorldRemit fees.
Why a card may be declined
WorldRemit says it cannot see the reason for a declined card payment. It suggests you contact your card issuer's payments or authorisation department, who can explain it.
Bank transfer or card?
A card payment is simple and quick. A bank transfer sends money from your bank account to WorldRemit. The bank transfer guide covers the details a bank payout needs. Whichever you choose, compare what your recipient receives before you pay.
Before your first payment
Create and verify your account first, see how to create a WorldRemit account and how to use WorldRemit. New customers can use the referral link with REFERNNF57P9SAA1L at sign-up. This is an independent site, not WorldRemit.
FAQ
What payment methods does WorldRemit accept?
Cards, bank account transfer, Poli, Interac, iDEAL, Klarna (Sofort), Apple Pay, Trustly and mobile money, depending on your registered country.
Can I pay with Google Pay?
WorldRemit says it no longer accepts Google Pay.
Does WorldRemit accept American Express?
WorldRemit says it cannot accept cards from Amex, Diners Club or UnionPay.
Can I pay with someone else's card?
No. WorldRemit says the money must come from your own card.
Why was my card declined?
WorldRemit cannot see the reason. Contact your card issuer.