Send money to Thailand

Send money to Thailand with Western Union® for a simple and convenient way to support your loved ones.

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    We encrypt your transfers

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    We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years

    Ways to send money to Thailand

    Choose how to send money to Thailand

    Using your bank details

    Cash at an agent location

    With a credit2 or debit card

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    Send money to Thailand in a few taps with our app

    Set up in the app, pay at an agent location.

    Track your money transfers in real time.

    Save receiver details to enjoy quick and easy repeat money transfers.

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

    Send money to a loved one’s bank account

    Transfer money straight to a Thailand bank account with participating providers, including Krung Thai Bank, Bangkok Bank and the Bank of Ayudhya.

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    Calculate your money transfer to Thailand

    With Western Union®, it’s possible to check your transfer fees3 and calculate the exchange rates from British pounds to Thai baht in advance.

    Check out our currency converter

    Verify details and send

    Once you’ve logged in to your profile and have the name and bank account details of the receiver, it’s simple to transfer money to Thailand online and support your loved ones.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union

    Transferring money for 150 years

    With 150 years’ experience in moving money, you know you can rely on Western Union to transfer cash to friends and family in Thailand.

    Conveniently connecting countries

    We cross borders to send your money to loved ones in Thailand and beyond with ease – with a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations.

    Taking care of your money

    When you send money to Thailand, we encrypt your transfers – but in order for us all to be fraud-smart, we invite you to work with us to prevent deception.

    The choice is yours

    Money transfers to Thailand are easy with Western Union – whether you want to pay online, by cash or card, in person or via the app.

    Sign up to send money to Thailand today

    Register for free

    A profile with Western Union® is free – so you can register with ease to start sending money to loved ones in Phuket, Buri Ram and beyond.

    Track money transfers to Thailand

    If you’re making a money transfer to a friend in Chiang Rai, you can use your tracking number (MTCN) to follow its journey.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Thailand?

    When you transfer money to Thailand online with Western Union®, you can send up to £15,000 to a bank account. However, if your loved one would like to receive their money via cash pickup, the maximum is £5,000.

    Head to our Send Money page to see more details and calculate how much to send your loved one.

    How do I send money online to Thailand?

    To get started with a money transfer to Thailand online, follow this guide:

    1. Go through the steps for free registration, or log in to an existing Western Union® profile.
    2. Once you’re in, click ‘Send now’ to make your money transfer.
    3. Select the destination as ‘Thailand’, then enter the amount you’d like to send.
    4. Select ‘Cash’ for collection from an agent location or ‘Bank account’ to transfer the money online directly to a loved one’s account in Thailand. (If you’ve previously sent funds and saved details for this recipient, the process will be seamlessly sped up.)
    5. Confirm and pay for the money transfer with a debit or credit2 card – this will include any transfer fees3.

    Find your unique tracking number (MTCN) in your receipt email and track the progress of your money transfer.

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

    At Western Union®, we have a free tool to help you estimate how much your money transfer to Thailand will cost. The process involves no obligation to take the money transfer any further – so you have the freedom to check and change your mind, if required.

    You simply need to enter the amount you’d like to send to a friend or family member in Thailand in British pounds, and the tool will convert the amount into Thai baht.

    To help a little further, this will also include costs related to transfer fees3 or any other charges you may incur. Try amending the total and method of payment and receipt to assess all your options.

    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 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.