Santander Money Transfers | Western Union US

Q: How much does a money transfer to Santander in Mexico cost?

Your costs depend on your transfer amount, payment method, and how fast you need the funds delivered. Use our money transfer cost calculator to estimate fees before confirming your transfer. Western Union always shares any fees upfront so you can decide before you send.

Q: How can my receiver claim the money transfer to Banco Santander?

When you send money to Santander, the funds are deposited directly into your recipient's account once the transfer is complete. There's no separate pickup step. Double-check the account number and other details before sending to avoid delays.

Q: What is the SWIFT code for Santander?

The primary SWIFT/BIC code for Banco Santander in Mexico is BMSXMXMMXXX. Codes can vary by branch, so it's best to confirm the correct one directly with your recipient or with Santander before sending. Learn more about BIC/SWIFT codes and how they work.

Q: What countries is Santander in?

Santander is a global bank with a presence in 25 countries, including the US, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, the UK, Spain, and Portugal.

Q: What currencies can be received via Santander?

Funds sent to a Santander account in Mexico are typically received in Mexican pesos (MXN). Before you send money to Mexico , check the current USD to MXN exchange rate to see how much your recipient will get.

How to send money to Banco Santander Mexico in 5 simple steps

Start a transfer

Register for an account and begin your transfer online or through Western Union’s international money transfer app. You can also find a Western Union location close to you and start a transfer in person.

Determine how much to send

Choose the amount for your Banco Santander money transfer. Calculate money transfer costs ahead of time so you know exactly what your transfer will cost before you send it.

Provide recipient details

Enter your recipient’s full name and account information carefully to make sure the funds reach the right person. You can save their details to your account for quicker repeat transfers next time you send money to Santander.

Choose payment method

Pay for your transfer using cash, a debit card, credit card, bank account, or mobile wallet.

Finalize and track your transfer

Confirm your transfer and the money will be on its way. You’ll receive a receipt with your MTCN. Share it with your recipient so you both can track the transfer.

More ways to support loved ones in Mexico

Western Union offers more than one way to send an international money transfer. Pick the option that fits your schedule and your recipient’s needs.

Transfer funds to a bank

Send money directly to your recipient’s bank account. Start a transfer from your bank account, debit card, or credit card to a Santander or other eligible bank account.

Send to bank account

Send money to a mobile wallet

If your recipient prefers managing money from their phone, Western Union supports quick and easy mobile wallet transfers to select providers in Mexico.

More about mobile wallet transfers

Quickly repeat transfers

Use the Western Union® app to send money on the go, quickly repeat past transfers with just a few taps, and get notified when funds are received. Download the app to get started.

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Santander money transfer FAQs

How much does a money transfer to Santander in Mexico cost?

How can my receiver claim the money transfer to Banco Santander?

What is the SWIFT code for Santander?

What countries is Santander in?

What currencies can be received via Santander?

Use our app to send money to Santander in Mexico

Start sending money to Santander accounts in just a few taps.

Get notifications to track your transfer from send to delivery.

Save your recipient’s account details for streamlined future transfers.

Set custom USD to MXN exchange rate alerts to know the best time to send.