Send money to Peru

Sending money to Peru is quick and easy with Western Union. Make a money transfer to your loved ones online, in person, or via the app.

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Ways to send money to Peru

Ways to receive money in Peru

Send online
Register for your free Western Union profile and you can send money to Peru in a few clicks. Log in to start sending money today.
Transfer money online
Send with our app
Whether you’re out at work, heading to the gym, or queuing for a coffee, you can quickly send money to friends and family on the go with the Western Union^® app.
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Send in person
With more than 4,700¹ agent locations around the UK, it’s never been easier to transfer money to Peru in person.
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Cash pickup
Whether you have a parent living in Lima, cousins in Cusco, or friends hiking to Machu Picchu, they can collect your money transfer in person from more than 1,300¹ agent locations around Peru.
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Choose the way you pay

Using your bank details

Cash at an agent location

With a credit² or debit card

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Send money to Peru in a few taps with our app

Follow your funds as they travel from the UK to Peru in real time with your unique tracking number.

Start sending money to Peru on the go and complete your money transfer in person at one of more than 1,400¹ UK agent locations.

Make it even easier to send money abroad by saving your loved ones’ details.

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More information on how to send money to Peru from the UK

Send money in minutes²
When you send money to Peru from the UK, it’ll be ready for friends and family to collect in next to no time with cash pickup.

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Get an estimate in advance
There are no hidden costs. Thanks to our handy estimator tool you can check any money transfer fees⁴ and the current GBP/PEN exchange rate before you start sending.
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Make a money transfer anytime, anywhere
No matter where you are, you can easily send money to Peru while on the go with a few taps on the Western Union^® app.
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Reasons to choose Western Union^®

The choice is yours

You can decide the most convenient way for you to send money to Peru. Go online, use the Western Union^® app, or visit an agent location in person.

Protected by encryption

Enjoy peace of mind when you transfer money online to Peru thanks to our encrypted transactions and fraud prevention.

Thousands of locations

With more than 4,700¹ agent locations around the UK and more than 1,300¹ in Peru, you and your loved ones can send and receive money with ease.

From Australia to Zambia

We operate in more than 200 countries and territories so you can transfer money to the people who matter most around the world.

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Keep track of your transfer

Follow your money transfer as it makes its way from the UK to Peru with our handy tracking tool and your unique tracking number.

Schedule sends for special occasions

You won’t need to worry about missing a big birthday or special anniversary celebration when you schedule your money transfers in advance.

Earn rewards with MyWU℠

Collect points every time you send money transfers to friends and family overseas when you join our My WU℠ rewards program.

Speed up your next send

Register for a free Western Union profile and save your loved ones’ details to make it even easier to send money to Peru.

Frequently asked questions

How much money can I send to Peru?

You can send up to £8,000 when you send money to Peru for cash pickup.

How do I send money online to Peru?

To send money to Peru online, first register or log in to your free Western Union profile.
Select ‘Send now’ and choose Peru as your destination.
Enter the amount you’d like to transfer and choose ‘Cash’ as the receiver method.
You can then choose to pay by credit² card, debit card, or bank transfer.
Wait for your confirmation email and share your unique tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver. They won’t be able to collect the cash without it.

What do I need to send money to Peru online?

When sending money to Peru, you’ll need:

Your full name and address
Your receiver’s full name, address and account details, if relevant
A UK passport, driving licence, or other form of government-issued ID

With these details you can register a free Western Union profile and get started straightaway.

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

You can transfer money to Peru from UK agent locations around the country.

Choose one of more than 4,700¹ agent locations to visit.
Take a valid form of government-issued ID as well as your receiver’s details up to the counter. You may also be asked to provide proof of your source of funds using a bank statement, tax return, or payslip.
Pay for your money transfer with cash, debit, or credit²
Locate your unique tracking number on your receipt so that you can keep track of your money transfer as it makes its way to Peru.

How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Peru?

Get an estimate of how much it might cost to send money to Peru and double-check the exchange rate from GBP to Peruvian Sol in advance with our helpful price estimator tool.

How long will it take my money transfer to reach Peru?

Your friends and family in Peru can receive money when they need it most without delay – they can collect via cash pickup in minutes³.

Still have questions?

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

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

² Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

³ 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.

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.