Send money to Yape

No, Yape is not available as a mobile wallet in the United States. However, you can still send money from the US to a Yape wallet in Peru using Western Union.

With Western Union, you can send money to Yape via a direct online transfer, using our mobile app, or by visiting an agent location near you. Enter the name and phone number associated with your recipient’s Yape account and start sending.

The total cost of your money transfer to a Yape wallet varies due to factors such as your transfer amount and payment method. Estimating your money transfer cost ahead of time lets you see your fees and how much your receiver will get.

If you’ve sent money directly to Yape, your recipient doesn’t need to do anything since funds are deposited automatically in real time.

Yape is a digital wallet linked to a recipient’s phone number, bank account or debit card. Developed by Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), Yape lets user receive money instantly, make payments, and manage finances digitally—without needing a traditional bank account.

Money sent to Yape is typically received in Peruvian soles (PEN). Checking USD to PEN exchange rates ahead of time lets you understand exactly how much your recipient will receive.

Yes! Western Union allows direct transfers to a Yape mobile wallet in Peru. If your recipient doesn’t use Yape, there are plenty of other ways to send money to Peru, too, so don’t worry.