Transfer money from Austria to Switzerland

Transfer money from Austria to Switzerland easily and reliably with Western Union. Surprise your loved ones with money as a gift for birthdays, weddings or the birth of a child, or send support for household bills.

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      Online bank transfer

      Transfers to Switzerland via the Western Union website are simple and reliable. Register and send money back home in just a few clicks using your debit card, credit card2 or SOFORT.

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      Via our app

      With the Western Union® app, you can send money to Switzerland conveniently on the go and track the transaction at any time easily on your cell phone.

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    • Send money in person

      Would you prefer to visit one of many agent locations in Austria and speak to an employee in person? We offer reliable transfers close to your workplace or home.

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    • Bank account

      Transfer money directly to the bank accounts of family and friends in Switzerland. We work together with many well-known financial institutions. Depending on the method used to send the money, a transfer to Switzerland will take anywhere between a few minutes1 and several business days1.

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    • Cash pickup

      The recipient can pick up the money in person from any Western Union agent location in Switzerland, from Geneva to Zürich.

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    Create a Western Union account free of charge and take advantage of quick and reliable money transfers to Switzerland.

    Preferred payment method

    Choose between paying by credit card2, debit card, SOFORT or in cash and send money to your loved ones in Switzerland conveniently — reliably and without worry.

    Money transfers at a glance

    You will receive a tracking number (MTCN) every time you send money to Switzerland. You can track your transfer in real time on our website or via our app.

    Always an agent nearby

    Would the recipient prefer to pick up the money in person? They can with ease thanks to our close network of Western Union agent locations in Switzerland.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Security first

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union transfers to Switzerland.

    International money transfers

    With Western Union, you can send money to Switzerland and more than 200 other regions around the world reliably and with peace of mind.

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    If you send money from Austria to Switzerland with Western Union, your loved ones may receive the amount in a matter of minutes1.

    Use our app to send money to Switzerland in just a few steps

    Save the recipient’s details to make your next money transfer easier.

    Keep an eye on each transfer you make to Switzerland using the tracking number (MTCN).

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    • Start the process online — finish it off at agent location

      Prepare your transfer to Switzerland via the app or on westernunion.com and complete the payment at any Western Union agent location in Austria.

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      Send money to Switzerland with SOFORT

      You can now complete your Western Union online money transfer quickly and conveniently with SOFORT. You pay via your bank and the money is available for cash pickup or in the recipient’s Swiss account in minutes1.

    • Keep an eye on your money as it’s sent to Switzerland

      Use your tracking number (MTCN) to track your money from Austria to Switzerland.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can I transfer money to Switzerland online?

    To transfer money to Switzerland via the Western Union website, log in to your Western Union account or sign up for a free profile. Once you are logged in, complete the following steps:

    1. In the input field, select Switzerland as the destination country and enter the amount you want to send in euro, which will be automatically converted into Swiss francs (CHF).
    2. Select how the recipient should receive the money.
    3. Now you can choose how you want to pay for the transfer, for example via credit card2 or debit card, SOFORT or bank transfer.
    4. Once you have selected the sending and receiving options, check the breakdown of our transfer fees3 and the estimated transfer time. If you are happy with this, confirm your entries.
    5. Either select a previously saved recipient or enter details for your new recipient in Switzerland, including their full name and contact information.
    6. Enter your payment details to save and complete the money transfer. After confirmation, check your email receipt for your unique transfer tracking number (MTCN).
    How much money can I send to Switzerland?

    You can send up to 5000 euro from Austria to Switzerland with Western Union, no matter whether the recipient picks up the money in cash or receives it in their bank account.

    How long does a transfer to Switzerland take?

    How long a money transfer to Switzerland takes depends on the sending and receiving options you choose. If you transfer money to a bank account using SOFORT, a credit card2 or debit card, the recipient will receive the amount in just a few minutes1. Bank transfers usually take one to two business days1. If the recipient is going to pick up the money in cash at a Western Union agent in Switzerland, the money transfer via SOFORT, credit card2 or debit card also takes only a few minutes1.

    How can I send money to Switzerland from a Western Union agent location?

    You can also send money to Switzerland in person from one of any agent locations in Austria. Just do the following:

    1. Use our online search to find your nearest branch.
    2. Bring your ID card or passport, your My WU℠ number, telephone number and recipient’s details.
    3. Pay for your transfer in cash, with SOFORT or using an Austrian credit2 or debit card.
    4. Your unique tracking number (MTCN) will appear on the receipt. Share this with your recipient and use the transfer tracking number to track your transfer to Switzerland.
    How much does sending money to Switzerland cost?

    Find out how much sending money to Switzerland costs using our handy cost calculator. It is also available to use when you start a transaction. Select the amount you want and the method for receiving the money to view our transfer fees3 and the current exchange rate from euro (EUR) into Swiss francs (CHF) for each payment method.

    How much are Western Union’s fees?

    Fees3 at Western Union depend on a variety of factors, including the destination, transfer amount, and methods of payment and receipt. Use our handy cost calculator to calculate the fees3 for transferring money from Austria to Switzerland in seconds.

    What is the best way to send money to Switzerland?

    The best way to send money to Switzerland is the one that suits your individual needs. Choose a reliable money transfer provider like Western Union and select from a wide variety of options for sending and receiving money depending on your requirements, from transfers in just a few minutes1 with SOFORT to debit or credit card2 transfers.

    Still have questions?

    If you have any unanswered questions on transferring money to Switzerland, please just contact us. Our friendly customer service team will be happy to help you further.

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    1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.

    2 If you use your credit card, card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply; use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Subject to location facilities.

    3 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.