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Easily transfer your money to Africa in minutes².

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It’s quick and easy to transfer money to Africa. Fund your transfer by card or bank transfer and send money for cash pick-up today.

Send money for cash pick-up
Send money to agent locations from € 1,90 transfer fee¹ in Africa for cash pick-up.
Send money to bank accounts
Send money directly to bank accounts in Africa from € 0,90 transfer fee¹.
Send money to a mobile wallet³
Transfer money directly to a mobile wallet³ in selected receiver countries.

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Why send money with Western Union?

It’s quick and easy to transfer money to Africa. Fund your transfer by credit or debit card, bank transfer or cash.

Cash in minutes²

Your cash will be ready for collection from an agent location in minutes².

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¹ 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.

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 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 mobile transactions 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. See the transfer 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.