A fast and reliable money transfer app right at your fingertips, 24/7

Send money,  track transfers, view exchange rates1 and find agent  locations – all on the go with the  Western Union® app.

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$0 transfer fee1 when sending money online to international bank accounts.

A money transfer app that lets you do it all

Track your transfer

Easily track your transfer on our app using your tracking number (MTCN) and get notified when your recipient collects the funds.

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Simple card2 scanning

Set up your  payment fast by scanning your credit/Visa debit card using the camera on your compatible device.

Easily view fees and exchange rates1

Check fees and exchange rates instantly and on the go from wherever you are.

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Send again quickly

Save your receiver’s information for quick repeat sending.

  • Track your transfer

    Easily track your transfer on our app using your tracking number (MTCN) and get notified when your recipient collects the funds.

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    Simple card2 scanning

    Set up your  payment fast by scanning your credit/Visa debit card using the camera on your compatible device.

  • Easily view fees and exchange rates1

    Check fees and exchange rates instantly and on the go from wherever you are.

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    Send again quickly

    Save your receiver’s information for quick repeat sending.

Added security and peace of mind

Added security and peace of mind

Fingerprint scanning

Get started in seconds with one-touch fingerprint login.

Committed to security

We are PCI DSS compliant and committed to keeping your data and payments secure.

Transfer tracking

See the status of your money transfer on our app with the MTCN.

Encrypted transfers

We use encryption to help protect your money transfers.

Easy to send, simple to receive

With the Western Union® app for mobile money transfers, you can choose how your receiver will get the funds.

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    Bank account

    From Sydney, Nova Scotia to Sydney, Australia – send money with our money transfer app to bank accounts around the world.

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    Cash pickup

    With hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world, we’re always nearby.

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    Mobile wallet3

    In selected countries, you can send money directly to your receiver’s mobile wallet.

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More reasons to love the Western Union® app

Save time at the counter. Start your money transfer on our app and pay in cash at a participating agent location.

All your contacts in one place. Select your receiver effortlessly by simply importing your contacts from your phone.

It’s free. Download our money transfer app now for free.

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Pay the way that works for you

Directly from your bank account

With a credit/Visa debit card2

Pay cash at an agent location

International money transfer services at your fingertips

Send money on the go or start a transfer and pay in-store.

Track your money transfer in real time.

Repeat transfers quickly to friends and family.

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4.5/5

Rating as of June 4, 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Western Union® mobile app

How do I get the Western Union® mobile app?

You can download the money transfer app from the Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android devices.

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How do I send money with the Western Union® mobile app?

1. If you already have the Western Union® app, log in with Touch ID or your credentials. If you don’t have our app yet, simply download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. New users can follow the steps to sign up and register a profile.
2. Start a transfer by entering the destination country and the amount you would like to send. Choose the payout method that works for you: directly to a bank account, for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet3 based on your receiver’s country. Enter your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transfer via credit/Visa debit card2 or with your bank account.
4. We will provide the tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds. If sending to a mobile wallet, you and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text notification when the money is delivered.

Can I start a money transfer in the Western Union® app and pay in person?

Yes, save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on the Western Union® app or online and paying in cash at a participating agent location. When you begin a money transfer on the app, you will be provided with the option to pay in cash at an agent location.

Can I pay in cash even if I use the Western Union® app to send money?

Yes, you can save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app or online and paying in cash at a participating agent location. When you begin a money transfer on the app, you will be provided the option to pay in cash at an agent location.

Are money transfer apps safe?

Western Union is PCI DSS compliant and committed to keeping your data and payments secure. We use a variety of techniques to protect the confidentiality of your personal information, including SSL technology.

You can learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Still have questions?

Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

2 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

3 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.