Sending cash to someone is fast and easy with Western Union. You can send money from a Western Union location, via westernunion.com or on the go with the Western Union app. Whether you’re supporting your family abroad or sending travel money to yourself, Western Union helps you send cash reliably.
How to send cash without a bank account?
To send money abroad no bank account is needed. Whether your receiver does not have a traditional bank account or they just prefer to receive money in cash. Western Union enables you to send money in whatever way works best for you and your receiver.
This guide looks at the different ways to send cash to someone using Western Union. It explains how to send money, what you will need, and the options available for cash pickup. Whether you’re supporting family abroad or sending travel money, cash transfers can offer a fast, simple, and reliable way to get money where it’s needed.
Key Takeaways
- You can send cash to someone without needing a bank account
- Cash transfers can be done in person at a Western Union location
- You can also send money online for cash pickup using card, bank transfer, or other payment methods
- You’ll need the receiver’s details and at a certain threshold you will need to confirm your identity to complete a transfer
- The receiver collects the money in cash using a tracking number (MTCN)
- The best method depends on convenience, destination country, and transfer amount
“Cash transfers are a vital lifeline for many people without access to traditional banking. Our global network ensures they can send and receive money quickly, securely, and conveniently when it matters most.”
– Andrey Kulagin,
Manager, Product Development
Why send cash to someone?
Often receivers prefer cash over a bank transfer. This can have various reasons. Some want to spend it a local shop that does not accept card payments, others do not have a traditional bank account, or the receiver simply prefers to have cash at hand.
Fortunately, with Western Union it is possible to send cash to someone without using a bank account, and for someone without an account to collect cash from you too.
How to send money for cash pickup
Western Union allows you to send money for cash pick up in various ways. Whether you prefer sending money in person from a Western Union location, online via westernunion.com or with the Western Union app. We aim to make each money transfer as seamless as possible. Including all platforms these payment options are available in the UK:
- Cash
- Instant Bank Transfer
- Credit or debit card
- Faster Payments (bank transfer)
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay
How to send cash online?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to send cash online via westernunion.com or via the Western Union app:
- Set up a free online profile with Western Union, log in, and click ‘Send money’.
- Pick the country you’re sending to. Then, type in how much money you want to send.
- Choose ‘Cash’ as the receiving method.
- Select a payment option.
- Enter your receiver’s details and your payment details.
- Use the tracking number (MTCN) we provide to keep an eye on the money you’ve sent. Share the MTCN with your receiver so they can pick up the cash.
How to send cash in person?
Simplicity is one of the main benefits when sending cash. You can send cash directly in person at any Western Union location. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to send cash in person via a Western Union location:
- Find a Western Union location near you.
- Tell our friendly agent your details, show a valid government-issued ID and let them know the details of the receiver. You may need to provide proof of source of funds, make sure you have a bank statement, pay slip, or tax return with you.
- Pay the send amount and applicable fees in cash or by credit- or debit card.
- You will receive a MTCN with which you can track the transfer.
- Share the MTCN with your receiver so they can pick up the cash.
A global network you can rely on
Western Union offers a global network of agent locations, making it easy to send and receive money almost anywhere. With hundreds of thousands of locations worldwide, your receiver can collect cash conveniently from a location near them.
