Send Money Online

Send money online

Sending money should be as convenient as checking your email or surfing the Web. With Western Union, you can send money online 24/7. Your receiver can pick up the money as cash at a Western Union agent location. In certain countries, money can be deposited in a bank account or received in a mobile wallet.

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You can also send money to a Western Union agent location with your PostFinance account.

To learn more please go to the PostFinance website.

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How to Send Money Online

How much can I send online?

You can send up to 1.000 CHF within a 12-month period before we ask you to verify your identity. 

How can I pay?

Credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Visa electron, Maestro).

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How does my receiver get the money?
 
  • Cash Pickup - When you need money there in minutes.1, 4
  • To a bank account - Send money directly to your receiver's bank account.2, 4
  • To a mobile phone - If your receiver lives in a country where we offer this service, you can even send money to their mobile phone—so they can get their money quicker and easier than ever.3 Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet 5 with one of our partner mobile operators in their country.

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  1. Log in. If you don't have a profile, please register for free.
  2. Choose country, amount and delivery method (cash).
  3. Enter your receiver's name.
  4. Pay with your credit or debit card. 6
  5. You will get a confirmation by email. Save the tracking number (MTCN) to share with your receiver for pickup.

Send money to a bank account                                                                                       ^ Return to Top

  1. Log in. If you don't have a profile, please register for free.
  2. Choose country, amount and delivery method (bank account).
  3. Enter your receiver's bank account information. Learn more about what's required.
  4. Pay with your credit or debit card. 6
  5. You will get a confirmation by email with the tracking number (MTCN).
  6. The money will be deposited into your receiver's qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.

Send money to a mobile phone                                                                               ^ Return to top

  1. Check available destination countries and mobile networks.
  2. Log in. If you don't have a profile, please register for free.
  3. Choose country, amount and delivery method (mobile wallet). 5
  4. Enter your receiver's name and mobile number. 3
  5. Pay with your credit or debit card. 6
  6. You and your receiver will get an SMS 7 when the money's delivered.

1 Read the restrictions and special notes for the Money in Minutes.

2 Read the restrictions and special notes for our send To a Bank Account option.

3 Read the restrictions and special notes for the Mobile service.

4 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional restrictions may apply. See online Terms & Conditions for details.

5 Funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider for credit to the account tied to the receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account overdrawn charges.

6 Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply.

7 Standard message and data rates from mobile service providers may apply.