Mauritius is a vibrant island nation located in the Indian Ocean, known for its stunning coral reefs, lagoons, and mountainous interior. Its capital, Port Louis, is a bustling financial hub and one of Africa’s most significant commercial ports. With a population of approximately 1.3 million, the economy has diversified from sugar into tourism, textiles, and financial services. Key exports include processed fish, sugar, and clothing, supported by a stable, investor-friendly environment and a growing reputation as a high-tech regional leader.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union is the most extensive network in Mauritius, operating through Shibani Finance, Thomas Cook, and major retail centers.
- Port Louis – Sir William Newton Street and Waterfront
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill – Royal Road
- Curepipe – Arcade Salaffa and Royal Road
- Quatre Bornes – St. Jean Road and Orchard Centre
- Vacoas – Municipal Complex and Market area
- Grand Baie – La Salette Road and Super U Complex
- Flic en Flac – Pasadena Village
- Goodlands – Royal Road and Traffic Centre
- Mahebourg – Near the Waterfront and Bus Station
- Triolet – Royal Road
- Ebene Cyber City – Cyber Tower 1
- Flacq – Central Flacq (Flacq Coeur de Ville)
- Tamarin – Cap Tamarin Shopping Centre
- Port Mathurin (Rodrigues Island)
MoneyGram
MoneyGram services are widely available through Cim Finance and several banking partners across the island.
- Port Louis – Edith Cavell Street
- Rose Hill – Place Margéot
- Curepipe – Jan Palach North
- Grand Baie – Grand Baie Coeur de Ville
- Phoenix – Phoenix Mall
- Trianon – Trianon Shopping Park
- Moka – Bagatelle Mall
- Rose Belle – Plaisance Shopping Mall
- Bel Air – Royal Road
- Chemin Grenier – Royal Road
Ria Money Transfer
Ria services are primarily provided through the Mauritius Post Foreign Exchange network and its various postal branches.
- Port Louis – General Post Office (GPO)
- Pamplemousses – Near the Botanical Garden
- L’Escalier – Main Road
- Souillac – Near the District Court
- Rivière des Anguilles – Main Road
- Baie du Tombeau – Royal Road
- Pointe aux Sables – Coast Road
- Montagne Blanche – Main Road
- Saint Pierre – Moka area
Major Bank & Financial Partners
International remittances and bank transfers are handled by these leading financial institutions:
- Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB)
- State Bank of Mauritius (SBM)
- MauBank
- Absa Bank Mauritius
- Standard Bank (Mauritius)
- HSBC Bank Mauritius
- Shibani Finance (Specialized Foreign Exchange)
- Mauritius Post Foreign Exchange (MPFE)