Western union is among the easiest ways to send money all around the world - Without the need of a bank account to send or receive money, the bureaucracy is minimum; a photo ID containing the full name, preferably the passport, and anyone above 18 can receive money in brazil.

However, some conditions must be observed: Payments in cash can only be made for values up to 10 thousand reais, and immediate payment in cash is only available up to 4 thousand reais, for values bigger than that, one must either receive the payment in a bank account or ask 48 hours in advance. When looking for western union service providers, this website is very useful.