Send money to Portugal quickly and easily with Western Union. You can choose between a range of payment and receiving options to make transfers simple.
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Ways to receive money in Portugal
Ways to send money to Portugal
Whether you have family in Porto or a friend studying in Lisbon, you can send money straight to your receiver’s bank account in Portugal.
Get the detailsYour receiver can pick up cash in person from one of our agent locations in Portugal. There are many locations for them to choose from.
Find your closest locationMake a transfer of money to Portugal online in a few clicks. Log in or register for a free Western Union profile to get started.
Send money onlineSend money to Portugal from wherever you are, at any time of the day. Start your money transfer on the app and complete the process at an agent location.
Learn moreSometimes doing things in person feels more comfortable. Send a money transfer to Portugal from many agent locations around France.
Find your closest locationWith a credit2 or debit card
With Apple Pay
Using your bank details
Send money to Portugal at home, at work or on the go.
Save your receiver’s details automatically for easy future payments.
Track transfers from Lyon to Lisbon in real time and enjoy peace of mind.
Rating as of 18 October 2023.
Rating as of 18 October 2023.
Your receiver won’t have to go anywhere to receive money straight into their bank account. It’s quick and hassle-free, and your money transfer can be available within six business days.
If you only have cash to hand, you can still make a money transfer to Portugal. Simply walk into one of our agent locations with your ID.
Send money to Portugal online, via our app, or in person, whichever option feels right for you.
Our fraud prevention and encryption solutions are state-of-the-art so you can rely on us to keep your money moving.
Everyone has different preferences. Select the payment option that works best for your needs.
We operate in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Take advantage of this network to quickly send money to your friends and family overseas.
Send money to the people who matter most around the world in a few clicks online or in person at one of our agent locations.
Make sure you never miss an important payment by scheduling your money transfer to Portugal in advance.
We want you to get the most out of your money transfers with Western Union so we will always find ways to improve your experience.
Speed up your next send by saving your loved ones’ details ready for future money transfers. Register for free to get started.
When you make a money transfer to Portugal online you will need to share your personal details and the details of your recipient. The information required varies according to your payment and receiving methods, so make sure you have standard personal and contact details on hand. You might also have to supply the source of funds and the reason for the transfer.
When transferring money to your receiver’s bank account, you will need their name as it appears on the bank account, as well as their banking details and basic personal information such as address and telephone number. This information varies per bank, so it’s best to have everything ready.
Follow these steps when sending money to Portugal in person:
You can get a free cost estimate before you send money to Portugal detailing the costs of different payment and receiving methods including any transfer fees3 and estimated delivery times.
The time it takes for your money to get to Portugal depends on your chosen method of paying and receiving.
When you send money to Portugal for cash pickup it will be ready for your loved ones to collect in minutes1 unless you pay by bank transfer, which could take up to three business days.
When sending to a Portuguese bank account, a debit or credit2 card payment will arrive in one business day while a bank transfer payment can take up to six business days.
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. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.
2 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.
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.
