Send money to Uganda

You can send any amount to Uganda from an agent location, though you may be asked to provide more information for larger amounts. When sending money online from Canada to Uganda the maximum amount is $7,500.

Head to our website to send money online to Uganda. Select the country you want to send money to, add in the amount you want to send and select your chosen sending and receiving methods. You can then add in the information about your recipient. If you’re sending directly to their bank account, this will be their:

• Full name
• Address
• Bank address
• Bank account number

If you’re sending to a location for them to collect in person, you’ll need the recipient’s first name and their address.

How you’ll send money for a cash pickup at a Western Union agent location will depend on how you decide to pay. If you’re paying by credit or debit card:

1. Log in, or register and verify your free profile.
2. Click ‘Send now’ to start your transfer.
3. Choose the destination you’d like to send money to, and the amount. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and payment by card. Then click ‘Continue’.
4. Choose to send money to a past recipient or enter the name and address of the person you want to transfer money to. You’ll also need to select the purpose of the transfer and the source of funds.
5. Pay for your online money transfer with your credit or debit card.
6. A confirmation email will be sent to you with a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver for a fast cash pickup.

If you’re paying by bank transfer, you’ll need to verify your bank account after providing the information about the account you’re paying from.

Before you confirm your transfer, you’ll be given a summary of all the fees and costs with Western Union, so you have a clear view of how much you’ll be paying for your transfer.

If you’re sending money to Uganda online or via the app, your recipient could have access to the funds in just a matter of minutes⁴.