Transfer money to Switzerland

Transfer money to Switzerland with Western Union in a few easy steps. Make reliable money transfers from our website, app and agent locations.

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    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Make a money transfer to Switzerland from Germany on your laptop. It’s easy to get started with our online service – simply register for a Western Union profile and log in.

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    Send with our app

    Need to send money at short notice? With the Western Union® app, it’s easy to make a money transfer on the move. You can also start things off on the app and pay in cash at one of our thousands of agent locations.

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    Pay in person

    From Munich to Berlin, we boast any agent location across Germany.

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    Bank transfer

    Complete a money transfer to Switzerland directly to a loved one’s bank account. It can take a couple of business days, depending on your sending method.

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    Cash pickup

    Your receiver can access any agent location across Switzerland, for convenient cash collection.

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    Choose how to transfer money to Switzerland

    Use your bank details
    Transfer with SOFORT
    Credit1/debit card transactions
    Apple Pay®
    Pay in cash

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    Send money to Switzerland in a few taps with our app

    Store loved ones’ information to save time.

    Monitor each transfer to Switzerland with a unique tracking number (MTCN).

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    More information on how to send money to Switzerland from Germany

    Make direct transfers to Swiss bank accounts

    Simplify everything with a bank account transfer. Gather information2 such as the bank name, International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and transfer purpose.

    Complete transfers with Sofort

    We’ve teamed up with Sofort to give you the choice of paying via an online bank transfer. Cash, cards and traditional bank payments are also available for each transfer to Switzerland. You can also make transfers via Apple Pay® with our app.

    Track your progress

    Follow your money as it heads south from Germany to Switzerland using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Cash collection in minutes3

    Any Swiss agent location are available to your loved ones, from Bern to Zurich.

    Reach family beyond Switzerland

    Make a money transfer to Switzerland today, then to other countries tomorrow. We serve more than 200 countries and territories overall.

    Committed to security

    Our focus on fraud prevention and data encryption technologies helps protect your money.

    Send money your way

    Whether it’s online, through our app or in person, transfer money to Switzerland with ease.

    Sign up to send money to Switzerland today

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    Get started for free

    Register for a free Western Union profile and begin sending money online today. You won’t need to register to send money in person.

    Store key details

    Save time on your next money transfer to Switzerland from Germany by storing receiver information.

    Follow the journey

    Keep an eye on your money at every step with our tracking tool.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can you transfer to Switzerland?

    For transfers to Switzerland, depending on the payment and collection method, the following maximum amounts apply:

    • Bank transfer to a bank account: EUR 50,000
    • Cash payment with cash collection: EUR 6,200
    • All other online payment types (online banking, SOFORT-Überweisung [instant transfer] and Google Pay) to a bank account: EUR 5,000
    • Card payment to a bank account: EUR 4,000

    For amounts over EUR 1,000, we first verify your identity.

    How much does a transfer to Switzerland cost?

    If you want to transfer money to Switzerland, you can check the costs at any time on this page. At the top, you enter the transfer amount as well as the payment and receipt method. You will then see a summary of the amount the recipient will receive at the current exchange rate and the fees for the respective shipping method.

    Can you transfer to Switzerland using SEPA?

    As SEPA is a system for transfer in euros, you cannot use it to send money to Switzerland. However, Western Union offers practical alternatives: You choose which payment method you want to use to transfer money to Switzerland and simply send the amount to a bank account in a neighbouring country.

    How long does a transfer to Switzerland take?

    The payment method determines the transfer time if you want to transfer money to Switzerland:

    • Cash payments to a Western Union location and online transfers with cash collection are received within minutes
    • Online transfers to a bank account take at least 1 business day.
    • A bank transfer to an account takes 1 to 2 business days.

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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    1 If you use your credit card, card issuer cash advance fees and associated interest charges may apply; use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Subject to location facilities.

    2 Please make sure that the receiver’s name accurately matches the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)

    3 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.

    4 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.