The holidays can be the hardest time to be away from family. Whether it’s helping your parents prepare a holiday meal in Mexico, contributing to Noche Buena traditions in the Philippines, or supporting those who you love the most during India’s festive season, sending money isn’t just a transaction. It’s one way to be there, even when distance keeps you apart.
And getting an early start on holiday gifting can make things even easier.
For a limited time, Western Union customers can unlock unlimited $0 transfer fees1 on qualifying digital money transfers to India, Mexico and the Philippines through December 15, 2026.
That means more opportunities to send a little holiday cheer to the people who matter most.
Simply, go to the Western Union app or westernunion.com to send money today, and you’ll unlock the holiday offer on qualifying transfers during the promotional period. See below for offer details to every destination.
Send money to India for the holidays
India’s calendar is filled with celebrations that bring families and communities together. Diwali, Holi, Eid and Christmas are among the country’s important celebrations, with traditions varying widely according to religion, community and region.
Whether those who you love most are preparing family gatherings, festive meals, gifts or seasonal travel, sending financial support can help them make the most out of holiday celebrations.
If you’re supporting family and friends in India this holiday season, make your first digital transfer to India to unlock unlimited $0 transfer fees1 on future sends to eligible bank and UPI accounts through December 15, 2026.
Whether the money is going toward gifts, a family meal, travel or everyday expenses, sending early can help those who matter most prepare for their celebrations.
Send money to Mexico for the holidays
In Mexico, the holiday calendar provides plenty of reasons for families to come together. Christmas celebrations extend across several weeks
During the holidays, many families in Mexico come together for Posadas, Nochebuena celebrations and Three Kings Day. For those living abroad, sending money often becomes part of those traditions, helping cover everything from holiday meals and gifts to travel and family gatherings.
If you’re sending support for gifts, food or another holiday expense, Western Union provides easy ways to send money! When you make your first digital transfer to Mexico, you’ll unlock unlimited $0 transfer fees1 on future sends to eligible bank accounts and digital wallets through December, 15, 2026.
Las Posadas begins on December 16, right after this offer’s ends date, making the promotional period well aligned with early holiday gifting.
Send money to the Philippines for the holidays
Few countries make the Christmas season quite as long as the Philippines. Holiday celebrations can begin during the “-ber months” in September, building toward some of the country’s best-loved traditions in December.
For millions of Filipinos living abroad, supporting family during Christmas is one of the most meaningful times of the year. Whether it’s helping prepare a Noche Buena feast, contributing to holiday celebrations, or simply making sure loved ones have a little extra during the season, sending money home is a powerful way to stay connected.
With Western Union, when you send your first digital transfer to the Philippines, you’ll unlock unlimited $0 transfer fees1 on future sends to eligible bank accounts, digital wallets and debit card deposits through December 15, 2026.
Why send with Western Union during the holidays?
More money stays with those who matter most
With unlimited $0 transfer fees on qualifying transfers until December 15, 2026, you can see the costs and exchange rate associated with your transfer before you send.
Speed2 and convenient delivery options
Holiday plans don’t always wait. You can enjoy easy money transfers to India when sending to UPI IDs, while recipients in the Philippines can receive money through GCash mobile wallet. In and bank options to choose from.
Security and reliability
Your holiday gift should arrive with confidence. Western Union uses encryption and fraud-prevention measures designed to protect money transfers and customer information. You can also track the status of your transfer using its Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Send more home this holiday season, wherever home may be
A holiday money transfer can be more than another item on your seasonal to-do list. It can help with Christmas dinner, contribute toward a gift, make travel to see relatives possible or simply remind someone far away that you’re thinking of them.
If you’re a new Western Union customer, completing your first eligible digital money transfer can unlock unlimited $0 transfer fees on qualifying transfers to India, Mexico and the Philippines through December 15, 2026. And if you’ve been our customer for some time now, you can also enjoy this holiday offer as soon as you try our digital channels and complete a money transfer today!
So whether you’re helping family prepare for India’s festive season, getting ready for Las Posadas in Mexico or sending support ahead of Noche Buena in the Philippines, consider sending your holiday gift early.
Ready to get started?
Frequently asked questions
Register or log in to Western Union online or through the app, select India as the destination and enter the amount you want to transfer. You can then choose an available delivery method and provide your receiver’s required details before reviewing and completing your transfer.
Western Union supports transfers for cash pickup, as well as Indian bank accounts and UPI IDs. For UPI transfers, you can send using the recipient’s UPI ID without needing their bank account information.
You can start a transfer online or through the Western Union app, select the Philippines as the receiving country and choose from the eligible delivery options displayed for your transfer.
Western Union supports transfers bank accounts, debit cards, mobile wallets like GCash, and for cash pickup in the Philippines.
You can begin a money transfer through westernunion.com or the Western Union app, choose Mexico as your destination, enter the amount you want to send and select an available delivery option. Western Union offers multiple ways of receiving money in Mexico, including bank deposits, mobile wallet transfers and cash pickup.
During the end-of-year holiday season, Mexico celebrates Las Posadas from December 16 through December 24, Nochebuena on December 24 and Navidad on December 25. Celebrations can continue with Día de los Reyes on January 6.
India celebrates a diverse calendar of religious and cultural holidays. Major celebrations throughout the year include Diwali, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Navratri, Durga Puja and Christmas, although traditions and their importance vary by region and community.
Christmas is a major celebration in the Philippines, where the season can begin as early as September. Important December traditions include Simbang Gabi from December 16 through December 24, Noche Buena on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on December 25.
To get unlimited $0 transfer fees1, you must:
1. Be a new Western Union customer or new to our digital experience.
2. Complete your first digital money transfer via the Western Union app or website.
3. Send money to Philippines, India, or Mexico to any of the eligible delivery method.
4. Make qualifying transfers by December 15, 2026.
The qualifying methods are bank account and UPI deposits to India, mobile wallet and bank transfers to Mexico, and bank accounts, mobile wallet and debit card transfers to the Philippines.
Yes. Western Union supports transfers to GCash mobile wallets in the Philippines. The recipient must have an appropriate registered GCash profile, and the sender needs the required recipient/account information to complete the transfer.
Yes. Western Union supports sending money to India directly to a UPI ID, without requiring the recipient’s bank account information.
Sending ahead can give recipients more time to prepare for gifts, meals, travel and other seasonal expenses. Timing is especially relevant this year because the unlimited $0 transfer fee promotional period ends December 15, 2026.
This blog is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to ensure accuracy, information may change over time. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified legal or professional advisor and refer to official sources.
1Exchange rates apply. Excludes Credit Card and Google Pay. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice; see terms for details.
2Transfer speed is based on delivery time to bank partner; funds availability may vary depending on partner and may be affected by various factors. See terms for details.
