Money transfers from Mexico
Receiving money in Mexico
General information
Senders must submit official, unexpired identification to complete the validation process.
In Mexico, a certificate indicating the loss of your ID will not validate you for making a money transfer.
A maximum of US $7,499 (US dollars or its equivalent in local currency) can be transferred per person per transaction or per day. The maximum transfer amount may vary according to the agent and the district.
Payments must be made in cash and in the equivalent of the local currency (Mexican pesos). Money transfers using credit and/or debit cards must be made using the WU® app.
Some transfers may require further information to fulfill compliance regulations.
It is essential to provide the correct contact telephone numbers.
The receiver must submit official, unexpired identification to complete the validation process.
In Mexico, a certificate indicating the loss of your ID will not validate you for receiving the money.
A maximum of $7,499 USD (US dollars or its equivalent in local currency) can be received per person per transaction or per day. The maximum amount of money paid out may vary according to the agent and the district.
The beneficiary must submit the correct Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Only the receiver whose name appears on the transfer may collect the money; it may not be collected by third parties.
Some transfers may require further information to fulfill compliance regulations.
The option of a security question is not available in Mexico.
Money transfers to Mexico must include the name of the city and the state in which they will be collected.
The following are participating agents who offer Western Union services in Mexico: Banco Azteca, Bancoppel, Caja Popular Mexicana, Calimax, Casa Ley, Elektra, Famsa, Farmacias Guadalajara, Fundación Dondé, Oxxo, Telecom, Waldos, and Walmart, among others.
Whenever you need a practical way to send money, since your receiver can collect their funds at any participating agent around the world. The money can usually be collected in a matter of minutes1.
1 The money is usually available within a few minutes, depending on the terms and conditions of the service, agent location hours, and differences in time zones.
