Western Union Mobile App | Overseas Money Transfer

Make overseas money transfers easy with the Western Union Mobile App. Send and receive money globally with ease.

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Rating as of February 2026.

$0 transfer fee* and our best exchange rate for your first transfer from our money transfer app

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How do I send money with the Western Union® mobile app?

Download the app

It’s free to download the Western Union® app. Head to the Apple App Store on any iOS device or get the app on Google Play for Android devices.

Register or log in

Log into the app using Touch ID or your credentials. New users can also register and create a profile for free.

Easily view fees and exchange rates1

Get verified and check transfer fees and exchange rates for more than 200 countries and territories. Estimate the cost of your transfer without unwanted surprises.

Set up your payment method

Cash in via QR Ph so you’re ready to pay for your transfer on the app.

Send money

Select the destination country, amount and delivery method for your transfer, could be bank transfer, cash pickup or mobile wallet4 . Enter the receiver’s details and complete the payment via QR Ph.

Track your transfer

After your payment, you’ll get a unique tracking number (MTCN) for the transfer. Share this with your receiver so they can also keep track of the funds.

Save receiver’s info

To make quick repeat transfers in the future.

Protect your money transfers

One-touch fingerprint scanning

Send money to family and friends using the one-touch fingerprint ID or face ID login.

Track your transfer

Use your unique tracking number (MTCN) for real-time status updates on your money transfer.

Fighting fraud

We keep your data and payments secure, in the Philippines and beyond.

Encrypted transfers for your peace of mind

We use encryption to help protect all your app transfers throughout the process.

How to receive money transfers from our app

With the Western Union® app for mobile money transfers, you can choose how your receiver will get the funds.

Bank account

Send money with our mobile app to bank accounts around the world to local, national and international banks.

Cash pickup

Transfer money from the app for cash pickup in minutes. With hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world, there’s always a nearby location.

Mobile wallet4

Some countries let you send money straight to your receiver’s phone. Transfer money via our app using your bank account or card3 to their mobile wallet4.

More reasons to love our mobile money transfer app

Keep contacts in one place

Select your receivers after you import the contacts from your phone. In that way, you have all the details we need to complete your transfer.

Get it for free

Download our free money transfer app and start sending money to friends and family worldwide. With cash pickup available in minutes, they can access the money quickly.

Repeat transfers

You can save frequent receiver details in the app to repeat previous transfers effortlessly.

Pay the way that works for you

Cash in using QR Ph fast and smooth.

International money transfers from your phone

Start your transfers with our app to save time

Save your receiver’s details to repeat transfers

Track your money in real time using your tracking number (MTCN)

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Frequently asked questions about the Western Union® app

How do I get the Western Union® money transfer mobile app?

You can download our money transfer mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play for iOS and Android devices. Then it’s just a case of registering for a free Western Union profile, verifying your details and logging in.

Can I send money using the app?

Yes, existing online customers can log in to send money with our app. New customers can register directly on the money transfer app for free. This will include an identification verification before you can transfer money with the app.

How do I start sending money with the Western Union® money transfer app?

Follow these easy steps to send funds with our money transfer app from Philippines:

  1. Download our money transfer app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and create your free profile with your email address.
  2. Complete your online profile verification by providing your Australian driver’s license, proof of age card or passport details.
  3. Send money with the app 24/7 once we verify your profile.

What do I need to transfer money with the app?

It’s easy to send money overseas with our app if you’re an existing online customer. Just tap in your login details to access your profile through the app.

New customers can register on our money transfer app in just a few minutes. You’ll need to verify your email address and will require at least one of the following types of Philippines government-issued ID:

  • Driver’s license.
  • Passport.

Can I pay in cash even if I use the app to send money?

Yes, when you begin your money transfer on our app, you’ll have the option to pay in cash at an agent location later. Other payment methods offered by our money transfer app include debit and credit2 cards and bank transfers.

Are money transfer apps safe?

We’re committed to keeping your data secure whenever you use our money transfer app. We use a variety of techniques to help protect the confidentiality of your personal information, including SSL technology. Find out more in our Privacy Policy.

Still have questions?

Need help with the Western Union® money transfer app or have another question? Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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1 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

2  Transfer speed and funds availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and systems availability of our partners’ banking systems, and may not be available for all transactions. See Terms for details.

3 Additional third-party charges might apply.