How do I send money with the Money in Minutes 2 service?

Search for an agent location near you . Complete the Send Money section of the form and choose ‘Cash Pickup’ and ‘Money in Minutes’ 2 . Give the agent the completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee 3 ) in cash. Save your receipt and share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver for pickup.

Send money in person at an agent location in France

Q: How do I send money to a mobile wallet?

Check available destination countries and mobile networks . Search for a participating agent location near you . Complete the Send Money section of the form and choose ‘Mobile Wallet Deposit’. Include your receiver’s mobile phone number. Give the agent your completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee 3 ). Save your receipt with the tracking number (MTCN).

Send reliable transfers from over 8,500¹ agent locations across France. Move your money to your loved ones in minutes².

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Simple steps for sending money in person

1
Set up the transfer
First, head to the counter. Provide one of our agents with some basic receiver details and your government-issued ID.
2
Pay for the transaction
Hand over the transfer sum and fees³ in cash to the agent.
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3
Notify your receiver
Share the unique tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver, so they can access their funds and track the money transfer.
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Send money in person easily

To a bank account⁴
Make life easy and send money directly to your receiver’s bank account⁴.
Send to a bank account
For cash pickup
Send cash in France and your receiver can collect it within minutes from hundreds of thousands agent locations¹ worldwide with our Money in Minutes² service.
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To a mobile wallet⁵
Send money directly to a loved one’s phone for them to spend instantly.
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We’ve been looking after people’s money since 1871. Join the millions of people who use Western Union to send and receive funds.

Choice

Your loved ones can receive cash even when you send online. Pay by card or bank transfer.

We’re here for you

We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions about sending and receiving money – online, in person, or over the phone.

Simplicity

You can complete a money transfer in just a few steps. Because reaching your loved ones shouldn’t be a hassle.

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Flexibility to change how your receiver gets their money

If your location or situation changes, you can easily change how you receive your money. Pick a way that suits you, your family and your lifestyle.

Cash to bank account⁶
1. Select ‘Update delivery method’ menu on westernunion.com and enter your tracking number (MTCN).
2. Fill in your information and your receiver’s bank account details⁷, ⁴.
3. Share the link with your sender to complete the money transfer. Your sender needs to confirm the change in the delivery method.
Cash to debit card⁸
1. Log in to westernunion.com. Select Track a Transfer (for money transfers started on wu.com/app)⁶ and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Enter the tracking number (MTCN) and select ‘Receive money on a card.’
3. Fill in the sender’s details, then submit your debit card details.

Send money to virtually anywhere in minutes

Whether you’re in the bustle of the city or relaxing in the country, money transfers with Western Union are always quick and easy. With more than 200 countries and territories covered, you can reach loved ones almost anywhere.

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Relied on by customers around the world

As a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, Western Union aims to help grow economies around the world. Billions of accounts worldwide can receive funds online, with our app, or in person. Enjoy the ease of use, reliable service, plus many other benefits.

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Save time and money by setting up your transfer on the Western Union^® app.

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Frequently Asked Questions about sending money in person

How can I find a Western Union agent location in France?

You can easily find Western Union agent locations in France. You can even set up your transaction on the Western Union app and then pay in cash at a chosen agent location within 24hrs.

How do I send money with the Money in Minutes² service?

Search for an agent location near you.
Complete the Send Money section of the form and choose ‘Cash Pickup’ and ‘Money in Minutes’².
Give the agent the completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee³) in cash.
Save your receipt and share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver for pickup.

How do I send money to a bank account?

Search for an agent location near you.
Complete the Send Money section of the form, including your receiver’s bank and account information⁴. Check what specific information is needed.
Give the agent the completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee) in cash.
Save your receipt with the tracking number (MTCN).
Your money will be deposited into your receiver’s bank account within 1 to 3 banking days, depending on the destination country. Check out destination-specific timing.

How do I send money to a mobile wallet?

Check available destination countries and mobile networks.
Search for a participating agent location near you.
Complete the Send Money section of the form and choose ‘Mobile Wallet Deposit’. Include your receiver’s mobile phone number.
Give the agent your completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee³).
Save your receipt with the tracking number (MTCN).

Have more questions about sending money with Western Union?

You can contact our Customer Care team
or visit our FAQ page to find the answers you’re looking for.

FAQs

¹ Agent location count valid as of 31st December, 2021.

² Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, and identification.

³ 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.

⁴ Please use care when providing bank account information. Funds will be paid into in the bank account corresponding to account number you provide. Please Note: The receiver’s account must be a local currency payout account.

⁵ 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.

⁶ Valid only for wu.com or Western Union app transactions sent from the United States, Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany.

⁷ Please ensure that the sender’s name accurately matches the name provided on the transaction and with the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country).

⁸ This service only applies to transfers of $3,000 or less made within the US that are started on westernunion.com or with the Western Union^® app. Please check with your sender for transaction details.