Send money from Germany to the UK

Transfer money from Germany to the UK today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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    How to send money to the UK from Germany

    Send money online

    Send money to the UK in a few clicks. Create a free profile, log in, and support your loved ones financially, wherever you are.

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    Send in person

    You can carry out your entire transaction in person. Simply visit one of our agent locations in Germany to send money to the UK.

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    Send via app

    With the Western Union® app, it’s easy to send money to the UK. You can pay via bank transfer, Sofort, Apple Pay®, credit3 or debit card.

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    Bank account

    Transfer money directly to your loved ones’ bank account in the UK.

    Cash pickup

    Send money for cash pickup at any one of our branches across the UK, from London to Glasgow.

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    Pay the way you like

    Choose the payment method that suits you best to send money to the UK: debit or credit card3, bank transfer, Apple Pay®, Sofort or cash.

    Track your transfer

    Follow the progress of your money transfer from Germany to the UK using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Money in minutes1

    When you send money from Germany to the UK with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in a few minutes1.

    Speed up future transactions

    Save time the next time you need to send money to the UK by registering the details of your recurring recipients.

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    Why choose Western Union?

    Easy registration

    Register today by entering your details to create your free profile, on our website or via the app.

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    Our encryption and fraud prevention measures help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Worldwide reach

    You can transfer cash from Germany to over 200 countries and territories via a range of flexible options.

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    Try the Western Union Digital Banking app and enjoy digital banking and international money transfer all in one place.

    Send money to the UK with ease via our app

    Save recipient details to speed up your next money transfer to the UK.

    Send money to the UK wherever and whenever you want.

    Follow the progress of your transfer once it has been sent, by using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

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    Ready to send money to the UK?

    If you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from Germany to the UK, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

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    Choose the payment method that suits you best

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    Transfer with Sofort
    With a credit3 or debit card
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    Pay in cash

    More info on sending money from Germany to the UK

    Get a free estimate before shipping

    Calculate costs2 before sending money to the UK with a free estimate. Check the exchange rate2 from EUR to GBP at any time, with no obligation to send.

    A range of payment options with Western Union

    You can pay for your money transfer as you wish: with Sofort or Apple Pay® in our application, with a bank transfer, credit3 or debit card, or cash.

    Find your money transfers on the History page

    Are you missing some information about your beneficiary? No problem. You can put your money transfer on hold, then finalise it from the History page when you’re ready.

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    Support your loved ones when they need you

    Whether it’s a wedding in Edinburgh, a birthday in Leeds, a new business opportunity, or just a chance to show you care, Western Union is always there to help you transfer money from Germany to the UK online

    Frequently asked questions on sending money from Germany to the UK

    How do I send money online to the UK?

    Here is a step-by-step guide to help you send money online to the UK:

    1.Log in or register with Western Union to set up your personal profile.

    2.Set your destination as the UK and enter the amount you’d like to transfer.

    3.Select either cash pickup or bank transfer, depending on how your receiver wants to get the money.

    4.Choose your payment method from the available options, including credit3/debit card, Sofort, Apple Pay®, bank transfer or cash.

    5.Click ‘Continue’ and enter your receiver’s details as required.

    6.Submit your payment details if necessary and your money transfer will be processed. You should also receive a unique tracking number (MTCN) to track your money transfer in real time.

    How much money can I send online to the UK?

    You can send up to EUR €50,000 to the UK with Western Union as a bank transfer to their bank account, up to EUR €5,000 using Sofort and up to EUR €4,000 using a debit or credit card3.

    When sending money via bank transfer, you’ll need to make sure the name on your bank account matches the name on your profile, to avoid your payment being rejected.

    For cash pickup, you can send up to EUR € 5,000 online. If you’re paying using cash at an agent location, this is then increased to EUR €6,200.

    We will need to verify your identity for any transfers over EUR €1,000.

    How do I send money to the UK from a Western Union agent location?

    Western Union has many agent locations across Germany, where you can pay for your money transfer to the UK. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect when sending money in person:

    1.Find an agent location near you.

    2.Head to the counter with your receiver’s details at the ready.

    3.You may also be asked for some personal identification. This could be a phone number or government-issued ID.

    4.Pay for your money transfer to the UK in cash or use a credit3/debit card.

    5.Find the unique tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt to keep track of the money transfer.

    How do I estimate the cost of a money transfer to the UK?

    You can use our price estimator to calculate the cost of your money transfer from Germany to the UK.

    Choose ‘the UK’ as your destination and enter the amount you’d like to send, then select your receiving and payment methods. It will then generate a total transfer cost estimate, including transfer fees2 and currency exchange rates2.

    How to send money to a UK bank account?

    To send money to a bank account in the UK, you can sign up or sign in to send as you would for any other receiving option, but you will need to provide the following information:

    Still have questions?

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    1 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. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    2 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.

    3 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.