Send money to a Maya account

Looking for a fast and reliable way to send money? Western Union makes it simple, send to Maya mobile wallets in the Philippines with our trusted digital money transfer services. You can send funds in just a few taps – anytime, anywhere. Register today and enjoy $0 transfer fee rate on your first online transaction.

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    How to send money to Maya in 5 simple steps


    Before anything else, make sure your recipient has a fully registered profile in the Maya app. This helps ensure the money is delivered smoothly and without delays. Once they’re registered, follow these steps:

    Choose your send out options

    You can send in-person at a Western Union agent location, via our international app or online, you can log in or register here.

    Decide the amount you need to send

    You can check the amount your receivers will get. You can also estimate the cost of your transfer  ahead of time and setup USD to PHP exchange rate alerts.

    Choose your payment method

    You can select the way you want your family and friends to receive the money: cash pick up, directly to a bank account or transferring your funds to a mobile wallet like a Maya account.

    Provide receiver’s details

    Carefully add your receiver’s name, account number, address, and phone number. Do you know that you can save their details to your  Western Union account to make repeat payments quickly and easily in the future?

    Complete your transfer

    Once you have confirmation of your payment and transfer. You will need to share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver.

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    Frequently asked questions about sending money to Maya wallet

    What is Maya?

    Maya is a leading all in one money app and digital bank in the Philippines.  You can send money to a Maya wallet as long as your recipient has a fully registered profile. Western Union makes it easy to transfer money to Maya  accounts—online, through our mobile app, or at a nearby agent location.

    How can my receiver claim the money transfer to Maya?

    To receive a Maya money transfer, your recipient must have a fully registered Maya account. Once the transfer is sent, they simply need to open the Maya app, tap “Cash in”, enter the provided MTCN and click “Receive”, the funds will be automatically deposited into their wallet. Maya will notify them in the app and SMS message once the money has been successfully credited. Recipients can receive funds up to the wallet and account limits set by Maya. 

    How much does a transfer to Maya cost?

    When you send money to a Maya wallet, the fee you’ll pay depends on the transfer fee associated with your chosen payment method. To estimate your total cost, you can use our money transfer cost calculator before sending. At Western Union, we’re transparent about fees and exchange rates, so you’ll always see the full details upfront and can decide whether you want to proceed with the transfer.

    What currencies can be received in Maya?

    Funds sent to Maya will be received in Philippine Pesos (PHP). Before sending, you can check the current exchange rate—such as the US Dollar to Philippine Peso rate—to know exactly how much your recipient will receive in their Maya wallet. 

    Use our app to send money to Maya

    Your family and friends can now receive money to Maya wallet easily and securely when you use the Western Union mobile app.

    Initiate your mobile transfer to a recipient’s Maya account online with the Western Union mobile app.

    Save your receiver’s information in the app to be used next time you want to send them a money transfer.

    Real-time tracking and notifications help you stay in the loop and know exactly when funds arrive on the other end.

    Custom exchange rate alerts let you know when it’s  the best time to send USD to PHP through Maya and Western Union. 

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