Make your first online money transfer

Convenient ways to transfer and receive money online

How to transfer money

Ways to receive money

Transfer online

Register and create your profile for free to start your first money transfer online – or learn more about money transfers with Western Union^® here.

Transfer with our app

Make your first international money transfer on the go right away, or start a transfer on the app and pay at an agent location, and curate a list of receivers, all with the Western Union^® app.

Bank account

With Western Union^®, you can complete international money transfers to bank accounts around the world and receive funds directly to them.

Cash pickup

Transfer money for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of Western Union^® agent locations around the world. Simply find the nearest agent location to you to receive your money transfer.

Mobile wallet²

If your receiver’s mobile phone operator works with Western Union^®, then they can receive international money transfers straight to their mobile wallet².

Pay the way that works for you

With your credit² or debit card

Directly from your bank account

Cash at an agent location

Ready to send money?

Get started

How to make your first online money transfer in five simple steps

Register for your free profile

Enter your money transfer details

Select the destination for your money transfer – whether it’s in the UK or beyond. Confirm the amount you’d like to send, as well as a receiving option and payment method.

Fill in your receiver’s details

If you’re sending money online or using the app, you can enter your loved one’s banking details – or just provide their name and address to send funds for cash pickup at an agent location. If you choose the option of sending money to a mobile wallet², you’ll need the name of their mobile wallet provider and mobile wallet number.

Pay and send

Review your payment method and details, then click ‘Send’.

Track your money transfer

Once the money transfer is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so you can both track the funds online.

Send your first money transfer with our app

Send money on the go.

Check transfer fees¹ and exchange rates in advance.

Track your money transfers in real time.

Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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¹ Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

² Additional third-party charges may apply.

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