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Foreign currencies at Western Union

At Western Union, you have access to the world’s main currencies, in cash, ready for you. Our stores specialize in currency exchange, with immediate availability of dollars, euros, and pounds; and they offer more than 10 types of international currencies. Check out all the available ones below:

Buy dollars, euros, pounds, and other currencies without leaving home!

Enjoy more ease and convenience in currency exchange with Western Union.

Buy major foreign currencies over our WhatsApp, lock in the day’s exchang rate, and pick them up at any Western Union store in Brazil.

Contact the Western Union Currency Exchange Center now and buy foreign currencies easily and quickly!

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Documents you’ll want to have on hand

Take a look in which document should you provide to exchange money with us:

For Brazilian residents in Brazil:

  • Identity Card (RG) and CPF or Driver’s License (CNH).
  • Professional document (CREA, OAB, CRM, etc.).

For foreign residents in Brazil:

  • National Foreigner Registration (RNE) and CPF.

For foreigners from Mercosur countries:

  • Identification document from your country equivalent to the RG.

For Brazilians living abroad:

  • Identity Card (RG) and CPF

For foreigners visiting the country:

  • Passaport

For Brazilians with dual nationality:

  • The same documentation as for Brazilian residents in Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between commercial dollar and tourism dollar?

Trade Dollar: The value of the trade dollar is used to set market rates. The currency is used to pay or receive funds from imports and exports of goods and services from Brazil to the world.

Tourism Dollar: Tourism dollar is the physical currency, traded in exchange houses and exchange correspondents. The tourism dollar is more expensive than the commercial dollar, as it incorporates some costs, such as taxes, importation of paper money, administrative costs, logistics, among others. At Western Union stores, you can find US dollars for immediate delivery, find the nearest store by clicking here.

How does the calculation of the final dollar quotation for purchase work?

The final quotation presented to the customer at the Western Union store consists of: Tourism exchange price + IOF.

In physical stores

You can buy foreign currency over the phone or at one of the many Western Union stores throughout Brazil. Check it out:

By WhatsAppFor quotation / and or purchase of currency in cash, it is necessary to contact our customer service center, through the number (11) 5241-4070.

How to sell foreign currency on Western Union?

This service is only available in physical stores:

Search for the store closest to you by clicking here.

What documents are required to exchange currencies?

For Brazilians residing in Brazil:
Identity Card (RG) and CPF or CNH. Professional document (CREA, OAB, CRM, etc.).

For foreigners residing in Brazil:
National Registry of Foreigners (RNE) and (CPF).

For Mercosur foreigners:
Identification document of your country equivalent to (RG).

For foreigners passing through the country:
Passport.

For Brazilians living abroad:
Identity Card (RG) and (CPF).

For Brazilians with dual nationality:
The documentation for Brazilians residing in Brazil remains.

What is the minimum age to buy and sell foreign currency?

18 years old.

Can someone else (spouse, parents, grandparents, uncles or friends) pay for my transaction?

For amounts greater than R$ 10,000, payments must be made via DOC/TED or PIX from the same holder of the operation, and deposits or payments directly at bank branches are not accepted.

What forms of payment are accepted in Western Union stores?

In the purchase of foreign currencies, transactions of less than BRL 10,000 can be paid with cash, and/or bank transfer (DOC/TED or PIX) from the account of the holder of the boleto. For amounts greater than R$ 10,000, payment in cash is not allowed.

What are the payment methods for purchase via phone?

Regardless of the amount, operations must be paid via bank transfer (PIX) from the account of the boleto holder.

In case of payments via bank, what is the deadline for payment confirmation?

PIX:
30 minutes

TED:
2 hours after sending the receipt by email.

DOC:
Maximum deadline 2 working days

What is IOF?

Tax on Financial Transactions.This must be paid by individuals and companies in any financial operation.

Need help?

Visit our FAQs or contact directly our Customer Care. We are always ready to support you by email at: atendimentoaocliente@westernunion.com
or by phone at the following numbers:

Money transfer phone number
0800 707 9330

For customers abroad – If you are outside Brazil and need our help.

+551131640697