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Ways to send money for Christmas
Ways to receive money for Christmas
Log in or register using the Western Union website to make a convenient money transfer 24/7 and wish your loved ones a merry Christmas.
Start your money transferTraveling for the holidays? No problem, send a Christmas gift of money on the go with our app.
Get the appVisit one of more than 10 000 agent locations in Italy1 to transfer money in person this holiday season. It gives you the option to pay in cash.
Find agent locationsBe a part of Christmas celebrations back home by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.
Send money nowSend a Christmas gift of money in minutes2 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.
Find locationWish a merry Christmas by sending money directly to your friends and family’s mobile wallets3.
Learn moreTransfer money this Christmas to your receiver’s card linked to their bank account.
Send nowBank account
Klarna
Credit4 or debit card
Via Apple Pay® in our app
Send money virtually anywhere for cash pickup in minutes2.
Check transfer fees5 and exchange rates in advance.
Track your money transfer conveniently.
Save time and make repeat money transfers.
Rating as of 4 October 2022.
Even if you’re far away this Christmas you can be a part of the celebration. Simply, send a Christmas gift of money back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.
You can count on Western Union to have your Christmas gift for family delivered when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all benefits we offer this Christmas.
Sign up or log in on WU.com or our app. It‘s free and all you need is an email address.
Put in the amount you wish to send as a Christmas gift. We’ll show you the transfer fee5 for your chosen sum.
Transfer money with your bank account, Klarna, Apple Pay, credit4 or debit card directly to your receiver’s bank account.
Fill in your receiver’s personal information and the details of their bank account.
If you are sending more than 1000 EUR, we will ask for a photo of your ID card to verify your identity.
We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Sign up or log in on WU.com or our app. It‘s free and all you need is an email address.
Put in the amount you wish to send as a Christmas gift. We’ll show you the transfer fee5 for your chosen sum.
Transfer money with your bank account, Klarna, Apple Pay, credit4 or debit card directly to your receiver’s bank account.
Fill in your receiver’s personal information and the details of their bank account.
If you are sending more than 1000 EUR, we will ask for a photo of your ID card to verify your identity.
We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Your transfer fee5 is calculated based on the amount, destination, payout and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose whatever suits your budget and what’s convenient for your loved ones to wish a merry Christmas.
Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.
Collect points with every money transfer, whether you send money for support or as a Christmas gift.
Redeem your My WU℠ points to pay less for your next money transfer.
The Western Union Foundation funds programs for underserved populations across the globe. Working with our partners, we advocate for a world where there is more equal opportunity for all. Help us in this mission by making a donation this Christmas.
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1 Agent location count valid as of 31 December 2021.
2 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.
3 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. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.
4 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.
5 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Transfer fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Transfer fees and exchange rates subject to change without notice.
