Send money to South Africa

You can transfer up to 7,500 CAD  when you send money to South Africa from Canada online.

To send money online to South Africa, follow these steps:

1. Register or log in to your Western Union profile and select ‘Send now’.
2. Enter the transfer amount and choose South Africa as the destination country.
3. Click ‘bank account’ and add all the relevant details of your receiver. You can also select from your saved contacts.
4. Choose how you want to pay and confirm the transfer.
5. Check your emails for a receipt including your unique tracking number (MTCN), which you and your receiver can use to track your money.

There are a few essentials you need before you can send money to South Africa online:

• Your method of payment – for example, cash, or a credit² or debit card.
• Your account details.
• The receiver’s account details – such as their bank account number and code.
• Proof of funds – we’ll need to see evidence that you can cover the transfer amount and any transfer fees³.
• Government-issued ID – to verify your identity.

You’ll need to find your nearest Western Union agent location and bring with you:

• Your chosen method of payment.
• Both your and the receiver’s account details.
• Proof of funds.
• Valid government ID.

Go up to the desk and our helpful staff will guide you through the process.

It depends on the transfer fees³ and restrictions associated with your location and the destination country. The easiest way to estimate the cost of sending money to South Africa is by using our price estimator. Here you can see all the relevant transfer fees, exchange rates and estimated total for your receiver – with no obligation to go ahead with the transfer.