Send money to Afghanistan

Do you want to send your support to loved ones in Kabul or elsewhere in Afghanistan? Send Norwegian money to Afghanistan for cash pickup of Afghan afghani.

Send to

Send now

Be informed. Be aware. Protect yourself from fraud

We are committed to keeping your data secure

We encrypt your transfers

Convenient ways to send and receive money

How do I send money to Afghanistan?

How is the money I send to Afghanistan received?

With Western Union, you have convenient and flexible options for sending money to Afghanistan. Here’s how to find an ideal way to transfer money to your loved ones.

Online
Transfer money to Afghanistan online through your debit or credit card³ or with your bank account via Trustly.
Send money now
Via the app
With the app, you can easily and flexibly send money and check exchange rates⁴ anywhere and anytime.
Get our app
At an agent location
Transfer money from one of Western Union’s over 100 agent locations²in Norway.
Find an agent location

Send it to an agent location for pickup
Your receivers can pick up cash in minutes¹ at available agent locations in Afghanistan.
Send money now

Register to send money to Afghanistan

Reliable money transfer

Western Union is the market leader in international money transfers and is constantly working to ensure reliable ways to send money to Afghanistan. Register to get started.

Flexible solutions

With Western Union, you have several solutions to choose from when transferring money to Afghanistan. You can use your bank account, credit or debit card or cash, and can transfer online, via the app or at an agent location.

My transfer summary

Use your tracking number (MTCN) to monitor your international money transfer online and in the app. You can be notified by email when the money is in your account, or has been picked up, so you know the money is where it should be.

Convenient agent locations

Transfer money to Afghanistan for cash pickup at a Western Union agent location near your receiver, with thousands available.

Our customers made millions of transfers with Western Union last year—here’s why:

Committed to security

We are PCI DSS compliant and committed to keeping your data secure, whether you use the app, our website, or one of our agent locations. Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union^® money transfers.

Great flexibility

Registering with Western Union is free of charge. After your initial registration, you will gain access to several useful features and options for sending money. There are many ways you can send money to Afghanistan – via the app, online or at an agent location.

International reach

At Western Union, we want to make sure you can reach your loved ones around the world. That means helping with transferring your Norwegian money to Afghanistan, ensuring convenient pickup locations and working with banks around the world.

Summary of prices and fees

You can also use Western Union services to check exchange rates⁴ and transfer fees⁴, with no obligation to proceed.

Check now

Send money to Afghanistan with our convenient app

Send money on the go.

Check transfer fees⁴ and exchange rates in advance.

Track your money transfers in real time.

Save time and make repeat money transfers.

Download now

4.6/5

4.5/5

Rating as of 1 April 2024

Pay the way you like

Credit³ or debit card

Bank account via Trustly

At an agent location

More information about sending money to Afghanistan from Norway

Great flexibility
Registering with Western Union is free of charge. After your initial registration, you will gain access to several useful features and options for sending money. There are many ways you can send money to Afghanistan – via the app, online or at an agent location.
Send money
You will get a free cost estimate
Get a good summary of transfer costs before pressing Send! You can request a free cost estimate at any time, without this implying that you must use the service.
Convert currency
You must have the receiver’s information ready
Want to send money to Afghanistan? If you have the receiver’s information ready, you can transfer within a short time. If not, you can start the process, wait a bit and start when you have everything ready.
Log on now

Ready to send money?

Get started

Show off your loved ones

A single keystroke won’t stop you from missing them, but it can still make a big difference to your loved ones on the other side of the world. When you transfer Norwegian money to Afghanistan, you know that the afghani goes a long way in ensuring a good day for your loved ones.

Send money now

Full flexibility

With Western Union you have full flexibility when it comes to sending money to Afghanistan from Norway. You can send money via the app or online – or form one of the many agent locations in Norway. Within a short amount of time, the money will be in Afghanistan.

Frequently Asked Questions about sending money to Afghanistan

How do I send money to Afghanistan online?

Follow the regular process: Login or register and click ‘Send now’. Choose Afghanistan as your destination and amount you want to send. You’ll then be given information on typical Norway – Afghanistan money transfer times. Choose one of the payout and payment options and use the MTCN number to track the money.

How much money can I send to Afghanistan from Norway?

You can send up to 8,000 NOK before we need to verify your identity. After that is finished, your send limit will increase to 35,000 NOK.

How long will it take for my money to get to Afghanistan?

Depending on your chosen delivery method, money could be available for pickup in minutes¹.

Do you still have questions about sending money to Afghanistan?

Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information about sending money to Afghanistan.

See FAQs

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. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

² Agent location count valid as of December 31, 2021.

³ If you use 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.

⁴ 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 rate subject to change without notice.