Send money to India

Send money to India with confidence. Help out your loved ones from afar by transferring money online or with our app.

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Easily send money from France to India

How to receive money in India

How to send money to India

Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family from afar or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to India easily and reliably.

In a bank account
You can transfer money directly to your receiver’s Indian bank account. It’s an easy and quick way to send money to most of the country’s major banks.
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With cash pickup
Send money to India online for cash pickup at one of our agent locations. Your loved ones can easily pick up the money by visiting one of our agent locations across the country, from New Delhi to Chennai.
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Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family from afar or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to India easily and reliably.

Send online
Send money to India from your tablet, your laptop or any other device that can connect to the Internet, in just a few simple steps. Create a profile for free, log in and help your loved ones out financially, wherever you are.
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Send money with our app
By downloading the Western Union^® app, it’s easy to send money to India with confidence. You can use different payment methods such as Apple Pay or a credit³ or debit card.
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Send in person
If you prefer, you can complete your entire transaction in person. Just go to one of our agent locations in France to make your money transfer to India.
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Lots of nearby branches

Your friends and family can pick up money wherever they are, from Mumbai to Kolkata, by visiting their nearest Western Union agent location.

Send Money in Minutes¹

When you send money from France to Mexico with Western Union, your money could reach your loved ones within minutes¹.

Easy transfer tracking

Track your money transfer at a glance when sending money from France to India with your unique MTCN (money transfer control number).

Speed up your future transactions

Easily repeat your money transfers by saving the receiver’s details, and save time when you next need to send money to India.

Why choose Western Union?

Various payment methods

Choose the payment method that suits you best for sending money to India — credit⁴ or debit card, or Apple Pay.

Enhanced security

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

Easy to Re-send

Our one-tap re-send function allows you to quickly and easily repeat a money transfer to a loved one.

Easy registration

Send money to India with just a few taps in our app

Save your loved ones’ details to speed up your future money transfers to India.

Send money to India wherever you are and whenever you want — from home, from the office or on the go.

Track the progress of your transfer from the moment you click “send” with your MTCN (money transfer control number).

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Choose the payment method that suits you best

With your credit³/debit card

With Apple Pay^®

With your bank account

More information on sending money to India

Get a free estimate before you send
Work out any costs before you send money to India with a free estimate. See the exchange rate² for EUR to INR any time, with no obligation to send money later.
Convenient money transfers with Western Union
You can pay for your money transfer the way you want — with Apple Pay in our app or with your credit³ or debit card.
Find your money transfers in the History page
Missing some of your receiver’s information? No problem. You can put your money transfer on hold and complete it from the History page when you’re ready.

Ready to send money to India?

If you want to know more, we have an FAQ section below, but if you’re ready to send money to India, you can do so right away.

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Be there for your loved ones when they need you

Bringing joy to your loved ones has never been easier. Whether for their birthday in Delhi, a birth in Mumbai or a business opportunity, you can send them money in just a few clicks with Western Union.

Frequently asked questions

How much money can I send to India?

For a money transfer to India, the maximum amount you can send varies depending on which payment and receipt methods are selected. You can send up to €50,000 from France to India via bank transfer, and up to €2454.76 for cash pickup.

How do I transfer money to India online?

Create a profile or log in to your Western Union account and click “Continue.”
Select “India” in the “Send to” box and enter the amount you would like to send in the relevant box.
Once you’ve entered the desired amount, you’ll be asked to choose how the receiver will get the money — in a bank account or to be picked up in cash.
For the next step, select a payment method. You should now be able to see a comprehensive quote.
Click “Continue” to go to the next page and fill out both your own and your receiver’s details. You will also be asked to indicate the reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Once you’ve confirmed the transaction, you’ll receive a unique MTCN (money transfer control number) to track the progress of your transfer. You can share this number with your receiver.

What do I need to send money to India online?

If you haven’t already, create a Western Union profile for free. Visit our registration page and enter the following details:

Your name and address.
Details of an official form of ID, such as a driver’s license or a French passport.

Once you’re registered, you can start setting up your money transfer to India by entering the following details:

The reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Your receiver’s name, mailing address and email address.

How do I work out the transfer fees for sending money to India?

Once you’ve selected your payment method, how the receiver wants the money and the transfer amount on our dedicated page, the details regarding the transfer fees², estimated transfer time and exchange rates² will display.

How long does the transfer take to get to India?

Transfer times may vary depending on the payment method, what time you made the transfer, public holidays and security checks. When you select your payment method, you’ll be able to see the estimated transfer time before committing to making the transfer. For example, if you’re transferring money to be picked up in cash, it can arrive in a few minutes¹.

Got more questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us. Our customer service team is at your disposal.

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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 money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

² Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing an intermediary money transfer company, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location, based on a number of factors. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

³ Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.