Send Money to Vanuatu

Send money from New Zealand to Vanuatu with a debit or credit card, bank account or visit an agent location.

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Choose a way to transfer money to Vanuatu

Transfer instantly using the Western Union® app or website

What will you need to send money online?

  • Your Vanuatu passport or New Zealand driver’s licence.
  • Your address in New Zealand.
  • Your Receiver’s name and address.
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Pay by

  • Debit or Credit card
  • New Zealand bank account
  • Cash at agent location
  • Google pay
  • Apple pay

Transfer from your nearest agent location

What will you need to send money from an agent location?

  • Vanuatu passport or New Zealand driver’s license.
  • Your address in New Zealand.
  • Receiver’s name and address.
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Pay by

  • Cash
  • Debit or Credit card

Send money online in 5 easy steps

1. Register for free on the Western Union app or website

2. Go to Send money and choose Vanuatu’s as your receiver’s country.

3. Enter your transfer details. If it is your first transfer, you’ll need to verify your identity using your passport or New Zealand driver’s licence.

4. Choose your payment method. You can send money using your debit or credit card. If you have an New Zealand bank account, you can pay via POLi.

5. Pay and complete your transfer. After your payment is completed, you’ll get a receipt with a tracking number (MTCN) on your registered email address. You and your receiver can track your transfer using the MTCN.

Frequently asked questions:

How to send money to Vanuatu online?

  1. Visit the Western Union mobile app or website.
  2. Log into your Western Union profile.
  3. Go to Send money and choose Vanuatu as your receiver’s country.
  4. Enter your transfer details.
  5. Select Continue to complete your transfer.

After you complete the transfer, you’ll get a confirmation receipt with the tracking number (MTCN) on your registered email address.

What details will I need to send money to Vanuatu?

You need your receiver’s details and a valid government-issued ID to complete the transfer.

Any of these IDs are acceptable:

  • Your New Zealand driver’s license
  • Your passport

What does my receiver to bring to pick up the transfer from an agent location in Vanuatu?

Your receiver will need to bring the tracking number (MTCN) and their valid government-issued ID.

They can show any of these IDs:

  • Their driver’s license
  • Their passport

Note: MTCN can be found on the transfer receipt.

How can I track my transfer?

To get your transfer status, go to Track a Transfer and enter your 10-digit tracking number (MTCN).

Don’t have your MTCN? You can still know your transfer status in these easy steps:

  1. Go to Track a Transfer and select Track a transfer without MTCN.
  2. Enter Sender’s mobile number or the Sender and receiver names.
  3.  Enter the receiver’s country and the amount sent.
  4. Finally, select Track it.

How much can I send to Vanuatu?

To send any amount from New Zealand, you’ll need to verify your identity. After you’ve verified your identity, you can send up to NZD 5000.

You can verify your identity online or at an agent location.

Terms and conditions:

¹ If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. You can avoid these fees by using a debit card.

² Funds may be delayed or services may be 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.

³ Funds will be paid to receiver’s mobile wallet 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. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.

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