Send money to a mobile wallet¹

When you’re sending money online, you can choose how you want to pay: by bank transfer, credit or debit card.

A mobile wallet provides a convenient way to make payments. They work through mobile apps on your phone, storing money that can be used to pay for purchases in-store or withdraw cash that can be received from the sender.

Money transfers online to a mobile wallet¹ with us are easy. Just log into or register for your online Western Union profile and follow these easy steps.

1. Enter transfer details. Select the country of your recipient, enter the amount you want to send, and select mobile wallet as the delivery method.
2. Enter receiver’s details. Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID and other required details for a mobile wallet¹ transfer.
3. Complete by paying. Pay with your credit or debit card³, or with a bank transfer. You’ll get a confirmation by SMS⁴ with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money’s delivered.

Receiving money to a mobile wallet is available through our partner mWallet service providers in selected countries in Africa. Simply make sure of the following:

1. Ensure you have an active mWallet account.
2. Send your details to the sender.
3. Receive money in your mWallet.

You can send money to mWallets¹ in several countries. To find out where, the transfer fees² and delivery times, click on the send money now below and select the country you wish to send to. Look out for the mobile wallet icon.