Send money to a mobile wallet1 from the Netherlands

With Western Union, you can send money online 24/7. In certain countries, money can be received in a mobile wallet1.

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Sending to a mobile wallet is simple

Making an online money transfer to a mobile wallet1 is easy, just make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet1 with one of our mobile partners in the country where this service is available.

Sending to a mobile wallet is simple

Making an online money transfer to a mobile wallet1 is easy, just make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet1 with one of our mobile partners in the country where this service is available.

Get answers to your questions about transferring money to a mobile wallet

How can I pay for my transfer?

When you’re sending money online, you can choose how you want to pay: by bank transfer, credit3 or debit card.

What is a mobile wallet?

A mobile wallet1 provides a convenient way to make payments. They work through mobile apps on your phone, storing money that can be used to pay for purchases in-store or withdraw cash that can be received from the sender.

How to send money to a mobile wallet?

Money transfers online to a mobile wallet1 with us are easy. Just log into or create your online Western Union profile and follow these easy steps.

  1. Enter transfer details. Select the country of your recipient, enter the amount you want to send, and select mobile wallet as the delivery method.
  2. Enter receiver’s details. Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID and other required details for a mobile wallet1 transfer.
  3. Complete by paying. Pay with your credit or debit card3, or with a bank transfer. You’ll get a confirmation by SMS4 with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money’s delivered.
How to receive money in a mobile wallet?

Western Union offers the option to send money to mobile wallets1. This product is currently offered through our partner mWallet service providers in selected countries in Africa. Simply make sure of the following:

  1. Ensure you have an active mWallet account.
  2. Send your details to the sender.
  3. Receive money in your mWallet.
Where can I send to a mobile wallet?

You can send money to mWallets1 in several countries. To find out where, the transfer fees2 and delivery times, click on the send money now below and select the country you wish to send to. Look out for the mobile wallet icon.

Pay the way you like

Bank transfer

Credit3 or debit card

Via Apple Pay® in our app

Cash at an agent location

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Send money to a mobile wallet

How to send an receive money in a mobile wallet

1 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. For money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

2 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.

3 Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply.

4 Standard message and data rates from mobile service providers may apply.