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Send money to the Americas from Australia

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    Register with Western Union and start to send with a $0 transfer fee1 for your first online transfer.

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    Send money to Argentina, the way you like

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in Argentina.

    Send money to Brazil, the way you like

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in Brazil.

    • Bank account

      Send money directly to their accounts at Banco de Brasil, Itau, Bradesco, and many more. Pay with internet banking (POLi), credit card, debit card, or cash.

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    • Cash pickup

      Send to any of our 13,000+ agent locations4
      in Brazil for a cash pickup.

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    Send money to Canada, the way you like

    Here’s how your friends and family can receive money in Canada.

    • Bank account

      Send directly to their bank account via online banking (POLi)2, with your credit/debit card3
      or cash.

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    • Cash pickup

      Send to any of our 3,000+ agent locations4
      in Canada for a cash pickup.

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    Money transfer to Chile, 24/7

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in Chile.

    • Cash pickup

      Send to any of our 600+ agent locations4
      in Chile for a cash pickup.

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    Send money to Colombia, the way you like

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in Colombia.

    Money transfer to Peru, 24/7

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in Peru.

    • Cash pickup

      Send to any of our 1,200+ agent locations4
      in Peru for a cash pickup.

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    Send money to the USA, the way you like

    Here’s how you can transfer money to your friends and family in the USA.

    • Bank account

      Send directly to their bank account via online banking (POLi)2, with your credit/debit card3
      or cash.

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    • Cash pickup

      Send to any of our 55,000+ agent locations4
      in USA for a cash pickup.

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    Register to send money today

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    Quick and easy registration

    It’s easy to sign up and send money online 24/7.

    Pay the way you like

    Pay online through your bank account, with your credit3/debit card, or cash in-store.

    Track your transfer

    Use your MTCN to track your money transfer online or via our app.

    Convenient locations

    Send money and your receiver can pick up the cash at a Western Union agent location near them.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union to send money to the Americas

    Ease and convenience

    Send money to the Americas the way that’s convenient for you: online, with our app, or in person at an agent location.

    Commitment to security

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union transfers.

    Fast and transparent

    Send money in minutes2 for cash pickup and track your money easily along the way.

    Worldwide reach

    We make an average of 25 transactions per second and move money from Australia to over 200 countries and territories.

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    Still have questions or need help?

    Need help sending money to the Americas or have another question? Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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    1. Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to applicable taxes (if any).

    2. Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, required receiver action(s), agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

    3. If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. You can avoid these fees by using a debit card.

    4. Network data as of 30 December 2019.