It’s easy to send money abroad with Western Union®. Just follow these steps:

1. Start by logging in or registering for a free profile. Then click ‘Send now’ to begin to transfer money.
2. Choose a country from the list of destinations and how much you want to send.
3. Click on ‘Bank account’ to enter your loved one’s details for the first time. You can easily select their account information if you’ve sent them money in the past.
4. Send your money by paying with a credit or debit card².
5. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). This helps track your payment.

With our money transfer services, it’s quick and easy to send money online to a bank account. You can transfer money directly to a qualifying account using your credit or debit card², or a bank transfer. Here’s how to send money this way:

1. Log in or register for a free profile and click ‘Send now’ to start your online money transfer.
2. Enter the destination and amount you’d like to send. Typical transaction times vary for each destination, but we’ll show you what they are.
3. Select ‘Bank account’. Enter your loved one’s account details⁷ or choose to send money to a past recipient. The recipient information you’ll need varies by location, but the bank name is mandatory in most countries. Learn more about the information needed for each country.
4. Pay with your credit or debit card² to send the money.
5. We’ll send a confirmation email containing a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver to track the money.

This is a fast and convenient option if you need to transfer cash urgently. Send money instantly with a debit card, credit card² or bank transfer payment. The funds should then be ready for cash pickup in minutes³.

To send money with a credit card or debit card²:

1. Log in, or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your transfer.
2. Choose the destination where you’d like to send money and the amount. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and payment by card.
3. Enter the name and address of the person you want to transfer money
4. Pay for your online money transfer with your credit or debit card².
5. A confirmation email will be sent to you with a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver for a fast cash pickup.

Follow these steps to send money from a bank account:

1. Log in or register for a free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start the online money transfer
2. Enter your destination and the amount you’d like to send with a bank account. Select ‘Cash pickup’.
3. Link your checking account to your Western Union^® profile (U.S. accounts only).
4. The final step to send your money is verifying your bank account.
5. We’ll send a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction, called a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver for a fast cash pickup.

You can send money online directly to a loved one’s phone so long as they have a mobile wallet from one of our partners and are in a country where this service is available.

Transfer money to a mobile wallet with these easy steps:

1. Before you attempt to send money, check the available destination countries and mobile providers.
2. Log inor register for a free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your transfer.
3. Choose to send money ‘To a mobile wallet’, then enter the destination and any amount up to $500.
4. Enter your friend or family member’s name and phone number.
5. Pay to transfer the money with your checking account, or credit or debit card². A confirmation text notification will be sent to both you and the receiver when the money is delivered.

Here’s how to send money in person:

1. Search online for a Western Union location near you.
2. Take a valid government-issued ID, My WU^® number or phone number to the counter, along with your receiver’s bank and account information.
3. Pay to transfer the money with cash or a US bank-issued debit card.
4. Look for your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) on your Both you and the receiver can track the funds with this number.

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Transfer money on the go to a bank account, for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet¹ with the help of our app. Just follow these steps to send money instantly:

1. If you already have the Western Union® app, log in with Touch ID or your credentials.
2. If you’re a new user, download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Then follow the steps to register a profile with your email address for free. Use your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID to verify your profile.
3. Start to transfer money by entering the destination and amount you’d like to send. Choose the payout method that works best for you and your recipient: send money directly to a bank account, for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet, based on your receiver’s country. Then enter your receiver’s details.
4. Pay for your online money transfer with a credit or debit card², or with your bank account.
5. We’ll provide a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) for each transaction, which you can share with your receiver to track the funds. Whenever you send money to a mobile wallet, both you and your receiver will get a text notification once the funds are delivered.

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