How to set up live exchange rate alerts
Waiting for the best exchange rate before you send a transfer? We’ve got you.
You can set up exchange rate alerts with Western Union online and on the app. You’ll be notified of live exchange rates when they match what you’re looking for, so you can get the most for your money.
Here’s a handy guide to setting up live exchange rate alerts.
What is an exchange rate alert?
Exchange rates are in constant flux. They can change 24 hours a day due to supply and demand, inflation, global events, and a host of other factors. This means that your money might be worth more in a foreign currency one day than it is the next.
If you want to get the most foreign currency for your money, you’ll want to wait for a favourable exchange rate. But because they change constantly, it can be hard to keep up with live exchange rates all the time.
That’s why we created exchange rate alerts.
On the Western Union website and app, you can set up live exchange rate alerts to be notified of the best time to make a transfer. Handy, right?
How to set up an exchange rate alert
It’s easy to set up an exchange rate alert online with Western Union. Just follow these simple steps:
- Begin a transfer, select the destination country, and enter the amount you want to send.
- Select the send and receive methods for your transfer.
- Then, select Set an exchange rate alert. You’ll find this just below the exchange rate.
- Select daily alerts or choose your desired exchange rate, or choose both.
- Select Set alert. That’s it! Your exchange rate alert is ready.
Now, you’ll receive daily alerts with live exchange rates or alerts when the exchange rate matches your desired rate. You can amend and cancel your alerts at any time.
Set up an exchange rate alert on the app
Looking for the best exchange rate alert app? Setting up alerts on the Western Union app is simple, and you can send money straight away, too. Getting live exchange rate updates on the app is ideal if you’re on the go, as you’ll get notifications directly to your mobile device.
To set up exchange rate alerts on the app:
- Open the app and log in or register for a free account.
- Begin a transfer, select the destination country, and enter the amount you want to send.
- Select the send and receive methods for your transfer.
- Then, select Set an exchange rate alert. You’ll find this just below the exchange rate.
- Select daily alerts or choose your desired exchange rate, or choose both.
- Select Set alert.
- Make sure your notifications are turned on. You’ll now be notified on your mobile device when the exchange rate meets your requirements.
When you get an alert for your desired exchange rate, you’ll need to act fast. Exchange rates can change quickly, so to guarantee that rate for your transfer, you need to make it right away.
Don’t worry if you’re out when you get the alert. With the Western Union app, you can make international money transfers from your phone, wherever you are.
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How to edit an exchange rate alert
You can easily amend or cancel an alert you’ve set up.
To edit an alert:
- Log in online or open our mobile app. Go to Send money online or History.
- Select the same receive country as your existing alert. Then enter an amount.
- Choose the send and receive methods.
- Select the bell icon next to the exchange rate to edit your alert.
If you want to cancel an exchange rate alert, you can unsubscribe easily. Online or on the app, select Menu and Manage alerts. You can then choose the alert you want to delete.
Set up live exchange rate alerts with Western Union
Ready to set up a live exchange rate alert? Visit the Send money page on our website or open the Western Union app.
If you want to find out more, see our exchange rate alert FAQs.
