Transfer money directly to your beneficiary’s bank account in China. This is a simple way of sending money to most of the country’s major banks.
Receive money in an accountSend money to China online for a cash withdrawal at one of our branches. Your loved ones can easily withdraw the funds by visiting one of the thousands of branches in the country, from Shanghai to Beijing.
Find a cash withdrawal branchSend money to China in just a few clicks. Create a free profile, log in, and support your loved ones financially, wherever you are.
Send money onlineBy downloading the Western Union® application, it’s easy to send money to China. You can use different payment methods such as Apple Pay or a credit or debit card2.
Download appYou can carry out your entire transaction in person. Simply visit one of our thousands of branches in France to make your money transfer to China.
Find your nearest branchYour friends and family can collect money wherever they are, from Guangzhou to Shenzhen, by visiting their nearest Western Union branch.
Track the progress of your transfer at a glance when you send money to China from France, thanks to your unique tracking number (MTCN).
When you send money from France to China with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones in just a few minutes1.
Save time the next time you need to send money to China by registering the details of your recurring recipients.
Register today by entering your details to create your free profile, online or via the app.
Our encryption and fraud prevention measures protect your Western Union money transfers.
Choose the payment method that suits you best for sending money to China: credit card2, bank transfer or Sofort.
Keep track of your money with a handy tracking number (MTCN) and an online tool.
Register information about your family and friends to speed up your next money transfer to China.
Send money to China wherever you are and whenever you want, from home, the office or on the move.
Follow the progress of your transfer as soon as you have clicked on “send” using your tracking number (MTCN).
Get a free pre-shipment estimate
Calculate all the costs before sending money to China with a free estimate. Check the exchange rate3 from EUR to CNY at any time, with no obligation to send money at a later date.
Convenient money transfers with Western Union
You can pay for your money transfer as you wish: with Apple Pay in our app or with your credit2 or debit card.
View 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.
You can pay for your money transfer as you wish: with Apple Pay in our app or with your credit2 or debit card.
Making your loved ones happy has never been easier. Whether it’s their birthday in Beijing, New Year’s Eve in Shanghai or a business opportunity, you can send them money in just a few clicks with Western Union.
You can send up to EUR 5,000 to China for withdrawal in cash or to a bank account, and up to EUR 2,200 directly to a mobile wallet1.
1. Create a profile or log in to your Western Union account and click “Continue”.
2. Select “China” in the “Send to” box and enter the amount to be sent in the corresponding box.
3. Once you have entered the desired amount, you need to choose how your recipient will receive the payment: to their bank account, a mobile wallet1, or with a cash withdrawal.
4. In the next box, select a payment method. You should now have access to a full estimate.
5. Click “Continue” to display the next page and fill in your beneficiary’s details, as well as your own. You will also be asked to indicate the reason for the transfer and the origin of the funds.
6. Once you have confirmed the shipment, you will receive a unique tracking number (MTCN) so that you can check the progress of your transfer. Please share this number with your beneficiary.
If you haven’t already done so, create a free Western Union profile. Visit our registration page and enter the following information:
Once you have registered, you can start setting up your money transfer to China by entering the following information:
Once you have entered the payment method, receipt method and transfer amount on our dedicated page, details of transfer charges3, estimated delivery times and exchange rates3 will be displayed.
Times may vary depending on the payment method, the time of the transfer, public holidays and security checks. Please note that when you choose your payment method, you will have access to the estimated times before you commit to making the transfer.
For example, a bank transfer from France to China can take up to 6 working days1 . If the transfer is for a cash withdrawal, it can reach its destination in just a few minutes1.
Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us. Our customer service is at your disposal.
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 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.
2 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.
3 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.