Sending money to Thailand from Australia online can be done by following these steps:

1. Register for free and have your passport or Australian driver’s license ready to verify your identity. Or log in to your existing Western Union profile.
2. Select ‘Send now’ and then Thailand as the destination. Input the amount of money you want to send.
3. Enter your receiver’s details, including their name, street address, city, bank name, account number and bank city, when sending money to a Thailand bank account.
4. Pay for the money transfer to Thailand by debit, credit card or bank transfer – PayID.
5. Check your email for a receipt containing the unique tracking number (MTCN), which you can use to follow the funds and share with your receiver.

There are a few things you need to send money to Thailand from Australia online:

• To be over the age of 18.
• Your receiver’s full name and address – as it appears on their ID.
• Internet banking details or an Australian bank-issued Visa® or MasterCard® credit, debit or prepaid card.
• An Australian driver’s license or passport (only when you first register, to confirm your identity).
• You may need to contact our call centre if we request extra information.

Sending cash to Thailand, or simply making a transfer in person, can be done at many Western Union agent locations. To do this:

1. Find your nearest Western Union agent location online or via our app. There are more than 3,500 across Australia.
2. Head up to the counter and present your full name and valid government-issued ID.
3. Provide the details of your receiver, including their first name and surname (as it appears on their ID), Thailand as the destination country and the amount to send.
4. Choose how they’ll receive the funds – for cash pickup at an agent location in Thailand or direct to an eligible bank account.
5. Complete the transfer by paying in cash, or with a debit or credit card.
6. Take the receipt and use the tracking number (MTCN) to follow your money’s progress. Share with your loved one so they know when to expect the money.

It depends how much money you want to send to Thailand, the current Australian dollar to Thai baht exchange rate, and the payment and receiving method. The fees and charges vary whether you make a direct bank transfer, pay to send cash to Thailand in person, or use a credit or debit card to send money online or for cash pickup.

You can quickly and easily estimate the cost to send money to Thailand for free, and with no obligation to go through with the transfer.

How much money you can send to Thailand depends on your transfer history and the service you use. Check your Western Union profile for any specific limits, but generally the maximum you can send from Australia to Thailand is:

• $5,000 for an online transfer or $50,000 to a bank account (with PayID)
• $7,500 from an agent location.