Send money to Africa from the U.S.

When family and friends are far away, a gift of money lessens the distance between the U.S., Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, and other African Nations.

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Transfer money to anyone in Africa

With so many ways to send funds easily and reliably across the world, Western Union is here for you – any time you need. People count on Western Union to make sure their funds reach their friends or loved ones at the right time, no matter what the reason. Pay for an unplanned hospitalization. Or, simply send a gift to a favorite couple celebrating their anniversary in Nairobi. Choose the method of transferring money to Africa that works best for you and your receiver.

Choose how to send money to Africa

With Western Union, you choose the way that’s best for you to send money to Africa from the United States.

In person
With more than 55,000 agent locations across the US, sending money to Africa from an agent location is always convenient.
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Online or on the go
Use WU.com or the Western Union^® app to send money to qualifying bank accounts in select African countries or send money in minutes¹ for cash pickup.
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Mobile Wallet
Transfer money to Africa – directly to a mobile wallet³ in select countries.
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Choose how to pay for your money transfer

Pay with a credit/debit card² or Apple Pay^®

Directly from your bank account

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Receiving money in Africa

Western Union makes it easy to receive money from nearly anywhere in Africa. Money can be sent to any qualifying bank account, to eligible mobile wallets, and even directly in cash. With over 43,000 Western Union agent locations throughout Africa, including Ghana, Ethiopia, and Kenya, it’s simple to pick up cash.

Send money on the go with the Western Union app

Start your transfer with the app and pay in cash at an agent location.

Check exchange rates* in an instant.

Quickly transfer money to Africa from the US with quick resend and credit card² scan.

Touch ID saves you even more time with fast login.

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* 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 rates subject to change without notice.

¹ Date available will be displayed on receipt for international transfers over $15. Service and funds availability depends on certain factors including the Service selected, the selection of delayed delivery options, special terms applicable to each Service, amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, consumer protection issues, identification requirements, delivery restrictions, agent location hours, and differences in time zones (collectively, “Restrictions”).

² Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. Use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges.

³ Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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 or service.