Send money to India

Enjoy reliable money transfer to India in minutes¹ for cash pick up. Easily transfer pounds to rupees for cash pickup or to a loved one’s bank account.

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Ways to send money to India

Ways to receive money in India

Send online
Simply register and create a free profile with us to begin transferring money to India.
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Send with our app
Send money on the move with our helpful app. Do it all from your phone, or start a transfer off and finish it in-store.
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Send in person
Prefer the personal touch? Choose from our 3,800 UK agent locations² to make a seamless money transfer to India today.
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Bank account
Send money to India directly to a current account. Easily transfer pounds to rupees to major Indian banks, including SBI and HDFC Bank.
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Cash pickup
Whether they’re touring Amber Fort or at home in Mumbai, your receiver can pick up a money transfer from more than 110,000 agent locations².
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Receive money regularly
Save your receiver’s information in your online profile to quickly send them money again.
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Choose the way you pay

Using your bank details

Cash at an agent location

With a credit or debit card³

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Send money to India in a few taps with our app

Use the app to transfer money to India or start the process before paying in-store.

Track your transfer to India and be alerted when it reaches your receiver.

Making regular contributions? Easily resend money in just a few taps.

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More information on sending money to India from the UK

Most major Indian banks covered

We’ve made transferring money to India easy by teaming up with the country’s major banks. Send funds directly to bank accounts at Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, YES Bank, Union Bank of India, Kotak, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, and more.

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Get a free estimate before you send

Work out any costs before you remit money to India with a free estimate. Request an estimate any time, with no obligation to send money later.

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Have your recipient’s details ready

To send money from the UK by bank transfer, simply provide your receiver’s account number, or Unified Payment Interface ID (UPI ID)and the purpose of the transfer.

Reasons to choose Western Union^®

Speed and transparency

Quickly send money to India in the way that works best for you. Go online, pay through our app, or visit a Western Union location in person.

Commitment to security

Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect every money transfer to India, offering peace of mind.

Worldwide reach

As well as India, we serve more than 200 countries and territories from the UK so you can transfer money to locations across the globe.

Get rewarded with the My WU^℠ programme

Collect points whenever you remit money from the UK to India. Save up to 50% on transfer fees⁴ and enjoy exclusive special offers.

Sign up to send money to India today

Quick and easy registration

Create a free, reliable profile to wire money to India.

Track your transfer

You’ll always get a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) when sending money. Track each transfer with our website and app.

Pay the way you like

Send money to India using a bank account, credit³ or debit card, or cash.

Convenient locations

Your friends and family can pick up money from wherever they are, from Kochi to Shimla, by visiting a nearby Western Union location.

Frequently asked questions

How do I send money to India online?

Just follow these easy steps to start transferring money to India:

1. Log in or register for a free profile. To begin sending money, click ‘Send now’.
2. Choose India as your destination and the amount you want to send. You’ll then be given information on typical UK-India transaction times.
3. Click ‘Bank account’ to send money to a friend or family member’s current account. Then enter their account details. If you’ve sent them money in the past, select their existing account information.
4. Pay with your credit or debit card³ to officially send your money to India.
5. Share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) we email you with your recipient so you can both track the money.

What information do I need from my receiver to send money to India online from the UK?

To send money to India, you’ll need your receiver’s account number, or Unified Payments Interface ID (UPI ID) and details of the purpose of the transaction.

How much money can I send to India from the UK?

You can send up to £799.99 from the UK and its territories to India without any additional ID verification. If you’d like to transfer more money to India, we’ll need to confirm your identity online. Once we’ve verified your ID, you’ll be able to send up to £50,000 to friends and family using bank transfer to bank account pay-outs. Bank transfer is available to UK residents only. Additional limits may apply.

How do I send money to India from a Western Union location?

Sending money to India from the UK in person is easy at a Western Union location. Here’s how:

1. Find your nearest Western Union location.

2. Give a valid government-issued ID or phone number in at the counter, plus the bank and account details of your recipient. Before transferring money to India, you may need to provide proof regarding your source of funds. To help with this, please ensure you also take a bank statement, tax return or payslip along with you.

3. Pay for your money transfer to India using a debit or credit card³, or cash.

4. Keep track of your transfer using the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) on your receipt.

How long will it take for my money to get to India?

Your receiver may get access to the money in just a few minutes¹ for cash pickup. It all depends on how you choose to send money to India. For some transfers, it can take up to one bank day.

How much is the rate to transfer money to India?

The amount you pay in fees to send money to India can depend on the exchange rate between the pound and rupee, your method of payment and how you want your receiver to collect the funds. View our prices and avoid surprises by checking online.

Still have questions?

Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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 Agent location count valid as of 31 March 2021.

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

⁴ 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.

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