Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, famous for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, including the majestic Victoria Falls. Its capital, Harare, serves as the primary commercial and political center. With a population of approximately 17 million, the economy is currently experiencing a robust recovery driven by mining and agriculture. Key exports include gold, lithium, platinum, and tobacco. Despite historical currency volatility, recent stabilizers like the gold-backed ZiG currency have fostered renewed economic confidence and infrastructure development.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union is widely accessible in Zimbabwe through partners like EcoCash, FBC Bank, and Quest Financial Services.
- Harare – CBD, Avondale, Borrowdale, and Highfield
- Bulawayo – City Centre, Ascot, and Belmont
- Chitungwiza – Town Centre
- Mutare – Main Street and Murambi
- Gweru – Main Street and Mkoba
- Masvingo – CBD and Mucheke
- Victoria Falls – Parkway and Sawanga Mall
- Kwekwe – Town Centre
- Kadoma – CBD
- Chinhoyi – Town Centre
- Beitbridge – Border Post and Town
- Marondera – CBD
- Zvishavane – Town Centre
- Gwanda – CBD
MoneyGram
MoneyGram services are available through Steward Bank, CBZ Bank, and Agribank (AFC) branches.
- Harare – Joina City and Sam Levy’s Village
- Bulawayo – Fife Street and Bradfield
- Mutare – Herbert Chitepo St
- Bindura – Main Street
- Kariba – Town Centre
- Hwange – CBD
- Rusape – Town Centre
- Chipinge – CBD
- Plumtree – Border Post
- Karoi – Town Centre
- Gokwe – Business Centre
Ria Money Transfer
Ria has a strong presence in Zimbabwe through ZB Bank, First Capital Bank, and independent payout agents.
- Harare – Kwame Nkrumah Ave and Southerton
- Bulawayo – Jason Moyo St
- Masvingo – Robert Mugabe Way
- Gweru – Robert Mugabe Way
- Chiredzi – Town Centre
- Shurugwi – CBD
- Nyanga – Village hub
Major Bank & Financial Partners
In Zimbabwe, mobile money integration is high; many remittances can be received directly into wallets or collected at these institutions:
- EcoCash (Mobile Wallet Cash-In/Out)
- CBZ Bank
- FBC Bank
- Steward Bank
- ZB Bank
- Nedbank Zimbabwe
- Ecobank Zimbabwe
- NMB Bank
- Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe
- CABS (Central Africa Building Society)