Do you need to send money to a relative or friend abroad without a bank account? Don’t worry, with the Western Union app you can send money to your friend’s or relative’s mobile wallet1.
Mobile wallets, also called e-wallets, are nothing more than digital wallets where you can store bank information, money deposited, financial transactions and passwords. The main wallets are Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. All of them work just like your physical wallet, but in digital format.
And to let you know how to send money to mobile wallet, we have put together a quick tutorial on what you should do! Keep reading!
How to use a mobile wallet on your smartphone?
The first point to send money to mobile wallet is that you and the recipient of the money must choose the same wallet, be it Google, Apple or Samsung. This saves you from paying transfer fees between mobile wallets, although foreign exchange fees2 may still apply.
The money sent to mobile wallet will be added to the wallet of the recipient, who will be able to use the application on their smartphones to pay bills and make purchases.
Mobile wallets use advanced encryption to protect the data of their users and ensure their security. In addition, they do not require the recipient to have a bank account, making life much easier for those who need to receive money abroad.
Learn how to send money to mobile wallet using Western Union app
Sending money to a mobile wallet using the Western Union app is quite easy. Once you have your mobile wallet set up, simply download the Western Union app to your smartphone, either from the Apple Store for iOS phones or the Play Store for Android phones. It is also possible to make the transfer online, through your web browser.
If you are accessing Western Union for the first time, you will need to register. After that, you will only be asked for your login and password. Then, just fill in the amount you want to send in Canadian dollars, check the amount in the currency of the recipient’s country, and choose “mobile wallet” when defining how you want him to receive the money.
Then just pay for your transfer, including transfer fees3 , and write down the transfer control number (MTCN) to track the status of your transfer in real time!
From Canada, you can send to more than 200 countries and territories! Check out the full list and rates by trying a simulation in our app. Enjoy all our benefits.
1 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.
2 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.
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.
