Whether you’re supporting family, helping friends, or sending money to yourself while abroad, finding a convenient and reliable way to transfer money from Sweden to Afghanistan matters.
With the Western Union app, you can send money for cash pickup in Afghanistan. Millions of customers worldwide use Western Union for international money transfers, giving senders multiple ways to move money globally.
In this article you will learn:
- How to send money from Sweden to Afghanistan Step-by-Step
- How to send Afghan Afghani (AFN) or US-Dollar (USD)
- How to find a Western Union location in Afghanistan
- How to set up an exchange rate alert for Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Send Money to Afghanistan – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Download and Open the Western Union App
The first step is to download the Western Union app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, log in to your account or create a new one. New customers will need to complete identity verification, so it’s a good idea to have identification and proof of address available.
Step 2: Select Afghanistan as Your Destination
After opening the app, tap ‘Send money’ and choose Afghanistan as the receiving country. Enter the amount you want to send.
Step 3: Choose the Currency
Western Union offers Cash Payout in Afghan Afghani (AFN) and US-Dollars (USD). Choose the currency that your recipient prefers to receive. Cash Payout may arrive within minutes*.
Step 4: Select Your Payment Method
Available payment methods in Sweden include:
• Credit & debit cards
• Trustly – Instant Bank Transfer
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay
• Cash Pay-in
Step 5: Review Your Transfer Details
Before confirming, review the amount you want to send, fees, delivery speed and amount the recipient will get.
Step 6: Add or Select Your Recipient
Enter your recipient’s information or select an existing recipient from your saved contacts. The app stores recipient details for future transfers.
Step 7: Pay and Confirm
Complete your payment details and confirm the transaction. You will receive a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) that can be used to track your transfer.
Finding a Western Union Location in Afghanistan
To find a Western Union Location in Afghanistan you can use the Location Finder within the Western Union app. Just allow the app to access your location or type in the name of the place where you or your recipient wants to pick up cash and the app will show you the nearest Western Union locations.
The Western Union locations in Afghanistan include partner banks such as:
• New Kabul Bank
• Azizi Bank
• Islamic Bank of Afghanistan
• Bank-e-Millie Afghan
• FMFB (First MicroFinance Bank)
Set Up an Exchange Rate Alert
In the Western Union App you can set up an alert that notifies you when a specified exchange rate of Swedish Krona (SEK) to Afghan Afghani (AFN) is reached, helping you sending money at your preferred rate.
To set up, go to ‘Manage alerts’, click on ‘Set up alert’ and enter your desired rate and save the alert. Whenever this rate is reached the app will automatically notify you.
Why should you send money to Afghanistan with Western Union?
- Competitive Krona-to-Afghani exchange rates
- Flexible payment and payout options
- Cash pickup services
- Transfer tracking with MTCN
- Exchange rate alerts
- Fast delivery options
Get Started Today
Ready to send money from Sweden to Afghanistan?
Download the Western Union app and start your transfer in just a few steps. Whether you’re sending money to family, friends, or yourself, Western Union offers convenient ways to send funds across borders.
* Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.
