Money Transfers
Help / Money Transfers
How do I send money?
From the app’s home screen, select the destination country and the amount you want to send. Tap Send, then add a new recipient or choose one from your saved list. Pick the delivery method, the state and institution where the money will be received, and pay with a debit card, your Elektra Go Prepaid Mastercard, or Google Pay/Apple Pay.
How much money can I send?
You can send between $30 USD and $1,000 USD per transaction. You may complete up to 7 transactions per day, with a maximum of $4,999 USD per week/month.
What are the delivery options?
For your recipient’s convenience, you can choose from:
- Cash pickup at Elektra, Banco Azteca, and other participating locations
- Direct bank deposit (requires CLABE or account number)
- Banco Azteca app
- Participating wallet apps in Latin America
Where can my beneficiary pick up the money in cash?
They can pick it at over 400 partner locations and more than 90,000 cash pickup points, including: Elektra, Banco Azteca, Banorte, Bodega Aurrera, BanCoppel, Farmacias del Ahorro, OXXO, Telecomm - Finabien, Waldos, Walmart, Caja Popular Mexicana, among others.
What does my beneficiary need to pick up the money?
Your beneficiary must have the Transaction Number handy (you’ll receive it once the transaction is completed, and you’ll need to share it with them) along with their official ID, which must match exactly the name you entered when sending the money.
Note: If the name doesn’t match, please call us at 888-534-6229, Option 2, so we can help you correct it.
What is the new remittance tax?
Starting January 1, 2026, a new U.S. tax may apply to certain international money transfers sent from the United States.
This tax applies to transfers funded with cash or similar payment methods such as money orders or cashier’s checks.
Does the remittance tax apply to digital money transfers?
The tax applies to transfers funded with cash or similar payment methods. Transfers funded through digital payment methods are not impacted.
Which money transfers are affected by the remittance tax?
The tax may apply when a transfer is funded using:
• Cash
• Money orders
• Cashier’s checks
Transfers funded digitally are not impacted.
Why is a new tax being applied to remittances?
The proposed tax is intended to apply to certain types of money transfers sent from the United States. The goal is to create additional federal revenue from specific remittance transactions.
Where can I learn more about the new remittance tax?
If you want to understand how the new remittance tax works and which transfers may be affected, you can read our full guide explaining the details step by step.
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