Send money to China from Italy
Online money transfers are a quick and reliable way to support your loved ones in Beijing and elsewhere in China. Wire money directly to their bank accounts for 0 EUR transfer fee3.
Choose the best way to transfer money to China
For a cash pickup
Send to one of 27.000+ agent locations1 in China in minutes2
from a 1,90 EUR transfer fee.3
Directly to a bank account
Reach banks4 in China from your desktop or mobile device
for a 0 EUR transfer fee.3
Pay your way
- Bank account
- Sofort banking (Klarna)
- Credit or debit card
- Cash
What you need to send to a bank account
Receiver’s details
Name and other information
Bank details
UnionPay card number
(14-19 digits starting with 62)
Account details
Receiver’s account number (IBAN)
Send on the go via our app
Our app gives you a great transfer experience to China. Wire money on the go 24/7 with just a few taps and swipes, check our fees at a glance, and track your transfers easily, all from the comfort of your phone!
Send money to qualifying Chinese bank accounts4 for 0 EUR transfer fee3
If you and your receiver are not both Chinese nationals, as the sender you will need to provide a detailed purpose of transfer. This also applies when you send money to yourself, or to Hong Kong, or Macau.
Send money online at wu.com
Just a few clicks and your money’s on its way to China! Wire your transfer straight from your bank account, or pay for your transfer with your debit or credit card.
Our app also lets you pay in cash
Prefer to use cash for your transfers to China? No problem! Get the best of both worlds – conveniently set up the transfer on the app, then complete it at a nearby Western Union agent location in cash!
Enter your transfer details and select "Pay in Cash".
Finish by paying at one of +11.000 agent locations1 in Italy within 24 hours.
How to send money to China online
1. Enter transfer details
Select China from the list of countries, enter the transfer sum and select your payment method (card or bank account).
2. Enter receiver details
Enter the receiver’s full name (as seen on their ID), choose the purpose of the transfer and select the source of funds.
3. Complete by paying
Your money will be on its way as soon as payment has been confirmed.
How to receive cash in China?
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At an agent location
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At a bank
- Visit a Western Union agent location.
- Provide your sender’s details. This includes your sender’s name, the amount sent and the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
- Show proof of identity. Make sure to bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Receive the money. The money will be available to you after your details have been verified.
1 Agent location count valid as of 30 September 2019.
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 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.
4 Qualifying accounts must have an associated UnionPay debit card number beginning with ‘62’. Transfers to certain accounts may only be available during China bank processing hours, which are 7.30am to 9.45pm China Standard Time. Funds sent to a first-time receiver may be delayed until WU receives additional required information from the account holder. Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms and Conditions for details.