Western Union

Western union is a global leader in cross-border, cross currency money movement and payments. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower customers -across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies.

Western union FAQ

What money transfer methods does Western union support?

• Bank accounts.
• Cash pick-up
• Debit cards
• Digital wallets
• Home delivery

How much money can you send with Western union?

Sending limits vary depending on factors such as how the sender is funding the transaction, how the recipient is receiving the money and the destination country or territory. Check the limits that apply to a particular transfer on Western Union's website.

What fees and commissions does Western union charge?

• Western Union charges a transfer fee to send money, which varies depending on the amount sent, receive destination and method of delivery.
• While credit card transactions come with higher transfer fees than those funded using cash, a debit card, or a bank account, they make it possible to carry out a money transfer when funds may not be readily available. Check transfer fee estimates on Western Union's website.
• Money transfers involving currency conversion may come with an additional cost. Exchange rates vary based on the currency in the sender’s country and the currency paid out in the receive country. Western Union makes money from currency exchange.

Western union does not charge a fee to send money to Mexico. However, remember that money transfer companies usually make money on the exchange rate so check the rate you receive to calculate the overall cost of the transaction. Western union does not charge a fee to send money to India. However, remember money transfer companies usually make money on the exchange rate so check the rate you receive to calculate the overall cost of the transaction. Western union does not charge a fee to send money to the Philippines. However, remember money transfer companies usually make money on the exchange rate so check the rate you receive to calculate the overall cost of the transaction. Western union does not charge a fee to send money to China. However, money transfer companies usually make money on the exchange rate so check the rate you receive to calculate the overall cost of the transaction.