Receive Money from Overseas with Western Union Australia

To receive money from overseas in person across Australia, just follow these steps:

1. 1. Visit a Western Union agent location
      Find your nearest Western Union agent location to receive your money.
   2. Provide your sender’s details
      Simply give us your sender’s details – their name, country, the transfer amount, and the tracking number (MTCN).
   3. Present your ID
      Show us either your government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport, an Australian-issued driver’s license, Australian-issued 18+ proof of age cards), or Photo Card.
   4. Receive your money
      Once your details have been verified, you’ll receive your money.

For your protection and to meet regulatory requirements, you need an accepted form of government-issued photo ID to pick up money from an agent location in Australia.

Acceptable identification includes:

• All passports
• Australian-issued driver’s license

Availability depends on the agent’s opening hours. Check the hours of operation to see what time you can receive money sent from overseas using our agent locator.

There are limits on how much money you can receive in Australia that comes from overseas. These can vary due to the country where the money originates, but generally any amount above $10,000 may be taxed depending on your circumstances.

It also depends on how you receive money from overseas. Limits can vary if you pick up cash in person at one of our agent locations, or receive money sent from overseas direct to your bank account. The sender also has an impact, as their daily transfer limit is based on their country and transfer history.

You can receive money from overseas in person at your nearest agent location. If you don’t have a bank account in Australia, this offers a convenient alternative. Make sure the sender chooses cash pickup and selects your nearest agent location when arranging the money transfer.

No, you don’t need a Western Union profile to receive money sent from overseas to Australia. However, the sender will need to register for a free Western Union profile before they can make a money transfer to Australia.

To collect your money, you’ll need:

• The tracking number (MTCN)
• Sender’s name, country, and transfer amount.
• An accepted form of government-issued photo ID (passport or an Australian driver’s license).

Yes, you can receive money sent from overseas with Western Union direct to your bank account in Australia. You can receive money using your digital or online bank account. It’s also possible to check its status through online banking, westernunion.com and with the Western Union^® app.