We transfer money domestically and internationally to over 200 countries and territories around the world. Send money online or the way that works best for you.
Choose the best way for your receiver to get the funds they need quickly. With multiple options available, sending money is simple and requires little effort for your receiver to gain access to the cash you send as quickly as possible.
It’s fast. Send to over 500,000 agent locations worldwide for
pick up in minutes1.
Sending money with Western Union is a breeze. Transfer money the best way that works for you. Choose how you would like to transfer your money and follow the simple steps below.
1) Check if you have all the bank details of your receiver.
2) Log in or register, and click ‘send now’ to start your transfer.
3) Enter the destination and amount. Transaction times vary per destination, but you'll be able to see these as you make your selections.
4) Choose delivery 'bank account' and select a past receiver or enter your receiver's bank account details.
5) Pay by debit or credit card2, or with your bank account.
6) We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number of your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.
Need to send money urgently? This is a fast and convenient option, pay by debit card and your money is ready for cash pick up in minutes1.
1) Log in or register, and click ‘send now’ to start your transfer.
2) Enter the destination and amount, then choose cash pick up and payment by card.
3) Enter your receiver's name and address.
4) Pay with your credit2 or debit card (issued by a bank in the United States).
5) We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
Link your bank account to your Western Union® profile to save yourself time and make future transfers easier (US accounts only).
1) Log in or register, and click ‘send now’ to start your transfer.
2) Choose 'cash pick up' enter the destination and amount then chose to pay with a bank account.
3) Link your checking account to your Western Union profile (US accounts only).
4) Verify your bank account and complete your money transfer.
5) We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
You can send money directly to your receiver’s phone if they have a mobile wallet3 from one of our partners, and are located in a country where this is available. Find out more here
1) Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
2) Log in or register, and click ‘send now’ to start your transfer.
3) Enter the destination and any amount up to $500, and choose delivery 'to a mobile wallet3'.
4) Enter your receiver's name and mobile number.
5) Pay with your checking account, credit card2 or debit card.
6) You and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text4 notification when the money's delivered.
Need to transfer funds to a correctional facility? Choose Send Money to an Inmate.
We are formless! Go directly to the counter to transfer money to a bank account.
1) Check if you have all the bank details for your receiver and search for an agent location near you.
2) Go directly to the counter with your ID, My WU® number or phone number, and bring you receiver’s bank and account information.
3) Pay with cash or a US bank-issued debit card (at participating locations).
4) Save your receipt with the tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.
We are formless! Go directly to the counter to transfer money to a bank account.
1) Search for an agent location near you.
2) Go directly to the counter with your ID, My WU® number or phone number, and bring your receiver’s information. Give the Agent the applicable funds (including transaction fee*), and pay with cash.
3) Save your receipt and share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
You can send money directly to your receiver’s phone if they have a mobile wallet3 from one of our partners, and are located in a country where this is available. Find out more here
We are now formless! Go directly to the counter to start your transaction.
1) Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
2) Check to confirm that you have the receiver's name, and mobile phone number.
3) Go directly to the counter with your ID, My WU number or phone number, and bring your receiver's information.
4) Pay with your checking account, credit2 card or debit card.
5) You and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text4 notification when the money's delivered.
Need to transfer funds to a correctional facility? Choose Send Money to an Inmate.
It’s easy to send money by phone in the US. Just call 1-800-CALL-CASH® to send money in minutes for cash pick up.
1) Have your credit2 or debit card ready (US issued).
2) Call 1-800-CALL-CASH® (1-800-225-5227).
3) Talk to our agent and pay by card.
4) Save your tracking number (MTCN) and share it with your receiver for pickup at one of our agents.
Need to transfer funds to a correctional facility? Let your agent know when you make the call.
Send money directly to a qualifying bank account, using your credit2 or debit card, or pay by bank transfer.
1) Check if you have all the bank details of your receiver.
2) Open the WU app and log in with Touch ID, or download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and register.
3) Start a transfer and enter the destination and amount. Transaction times vary per destination, but you’ll be able to see these as you make your selections.
4) Choose delivery "to a bank account" and select a past receive or enter your receiver's bank account details.
5) Pay by debit or credit card2, or with your bank account.
6) We send you a confirmation email with a tracking number of your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for to track the funds.
Need to send money urgently? This is a fast and convenient option, pay by debit card and your money is ready for cash pick up in minutes1.
1) Open the WU app and log in with Touch ID, or download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and register.
2) Start a transfer and enter the destination and amount. Choose 'cash pick up' and payment by 'card'.
3) Select a past receiver or enter your receiver's name and address.
4) Pay with your credit2 or debit card (issued by a bank in the United States).
5) We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
To save time in the future when sending for cash pick up it’s easy to link your bank account to your Western Union profile.
1) Open the WU® app and log in with Touch ID, or download the app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and register.
2) Start a transfer. Enter the destination and amount, then choose to pay with 'bank account'.
3) Select a past receiver or enter your receiver's name and address.
4) Link your checking account to your Western Union profile.
5) Verify your bank account and complete your money transfer.
6) We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pick up.
You can send money directly to your receiver’s phone if they have a mobile wallet3 from one of our partners, and are located in a country where this is available. Find out more here
1) Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
2) Log in or register, and click ‘send now’ to start your transfer.
3) Enter the destination and any amount up to $500, and choose delivery "to a mobile wallet3".
4) Enter your receiver's name and mobile number.
5) Pay with your checking account, credit2 card or debit card.
6) You and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text4 notification when the money's delivered.
Need to transfer funds to a correctional facility? Choose Send Money to an Inmate from the app menu.
Western Union has been delivering solutions to individuals and businesses since 1884. Our reliable, secure and easy-to-use services make it convenient for your loved ones to receive the money they need quickly and in the method that works best for them.
Send by debit card for fast
cash pick up at an
agent location.
Send money to more than 500,000 agent locations in over 200 countries and territories.
Transfer directly to a participating bank account, for cash pick up, or even to a mobile wallet3 in select countries.
We make it easy and convenient to send money to an inmate at a correctional facility.
Check fees and exchange rates*.
Quick Resend to repeat your previous transaction.
Touch ID allows you to quickly login.
Scan your credit card2 and easily pay fast with your plastic.
*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 of service.
4 Message and data rates may apply.
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