Send money to Africa
Need to send money to Africa? Online or in-store, choose the best way to quickly and reliably send money to over 41,000 Western Union agent locations** throughout the continent.
Send money to Africa online from a CHF 2.90 fee
On the go with our app
Transact anywhere with a few taps and swipes
From a CHF 2.90 transfer fee*
At wu.com
Transfer money quickly from our website at any time
From a CHF 2.90 transfer fee*
Send money to Africa on the go
Check fees and exchange rates
Transfer money in minutes***, 24/7
Pay with your credit card or online bank account
Track your transfers at a glance
Enjoy easy repeat transfers
Send money to Africa at wu.com
Transfer money in minutes
Pay with your credit card or online bank account
Send from any device, 24/7
Enjoy transparent fees and exchange rates
Send straight from your online bank account
Quick and easy money transfers with Sofort Banking
No need to register a new account
No credit or debit card required
Send cash to Africa from CHF 5.00 fee
At an agent location
Send cash at 400+ agent*** locations in Switzerland
From a CHF 5.00 transfer fee*
At SBB ticket machines
Start on the WU@SBB app, pay easily at 1,100+ SBB machines
For a fixed CHF 5.00 transfer fee*
Send cash starting from your mobile 24/7
Set up your transaction on the WU@SBB app and take advantage of our fixed CHF 5.00 transfer fee* when you pay with cash or debit card at any SBB ticket machine
Your money in Africa in minutes**
Enjoy our great fees
Pay with your credit card, bank transfer or in cash
Send online, from your phone, at SBB machines or agent locations
Transfer in minutes to 41,000+ locations in Africa
145+ years of experience in moving money
Enjoy the benefits of membership
Collect My WU® points with every transaction and earn great rewards.
* 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.
** Agent location count valid as of June 30, 2018.
*** 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 terms for details.