Send money to the US

1. Start by logging in to your account, or register for a new one. Click ‘Send now’ to start the transaction.
2. Choose your destination – USA – and enter your amount.
3. Next, choose how your receiver will get their money. This could be in-branch or to a bank account. Enter their details or select a previous receiver.
4. Pay by debit card, credit card³ or bank transfer.
5. You’ll get a confirmation email with a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this securely with your receiver – as they’ll need it to collect their money.
6. A money transfer from the UK to the US takes one banking day.

1. Head to a Western Union branch near you – we have thousands across the UK.
2. Visit a counter. Take a valid, government-issued ID or phone number. If you want to send money to a USA bank account, you also need your receiver’s bank details. You may also need to prove your source of funds with a bank statement, payslip or tax return.
3. Pay with cash or a debit/credit card³.
4. Collect your receipt. This will include your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), which you will need to share with your receiver and track your funds.

The cost of your transfer will vary depending on how you’re sending the funds, and how much money you’re sending. Use our price estimator to get a feel for the overall cost.

You can send anything below £800 from the UK to the USA without additional ID verification. To send more, you’ll have to verify your ID online. If you want to send money as a bank transfer to another bank account, you’re able to send up to £50,000.