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Start money transfers onlineSend money to loved ones in China on the go with the Western Union® app. You can also start the money transfer online, then head to your nearest agent location to complete the payment.
Download nowWith any agent location across Germany, Western Union makes it easy for you to pay for your money transfer to China in person.
Find agent locationsTransfer money from your German bank account to an account with the Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) or other Chinese banks.
Learn moreWhether your receiver lives in Beijing or Shanghai, they can find a convenient Western Union agent location. Bear in mind that some agent locations in China are banks and require your receiver to have an account to collect their cash.
Find a Chinese agent locationYour receiver can get your money transfer through the Weixin app via a linked bank account.
Learn moreYou can choose Alipay4 as a receiving option. All you need is the receiver’s name and Alipay ID (Chinese mobile number).
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Start your money transfer to China on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Track your funds in real time for peace of mind.
When you transfer money to China with Western Union, you can pick the currency your receiver prefers. Choose from Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY ¥), euros (EUR €) or US dollars (USD $).
Send money onlineMake sure you have your receiver’s full name, account information and location details in advance. Don’t forget to double-check if they’re accurate for a smooth money transfer process.
Log in to get startedUse our price estimator at the top of the page to calculate the expected costs of your money transfer to China, including currency exchange rates and any transfer fees3.
Estimate your costsWith services across more than 200 countries, Western Union makes it easy for you to send money from Germany to China and beyond.
When you transfer money with Western Union, you get more than reliability. You also benefit from more than 150 years of experience in moving money.
It’s quick and easy to start your money transfer to China with Western Union. Register for free today.
Pay the way you like, whether it’s via a bank transfer online, SOFORT on the Western Union® app, or cash in person.
Use your unique tracking number (MTCN) to stay up to date with the money transfer. Pass the number on to your receiver so they can track progress at their end too.
Make regular money transfers to China easy and quick by saving your loved ones’ details to your profile.
Register with Western Union to schedule upcoming payments in advance and avoid missing a birthday or important date.
When you send money to China, the maximum amount depends on the payment and receipt method you choose. You can transfer the highest amount online to a mobile wallet: with all available online payment methods up to EUR 6,400.
The following limits apply to all other payment types:
For all transfers over EUR 1,000 an identity check is required.
Yes, you can also send money to Hong Kong with Western Union.
With Western Union, the first online transfer to a bank account or mobile wallet is free of transfer fees. For all further transactions, you can see all fees incurred in the summary with no hidden costs.
China is not part of the SEPA payment area and therefore does not have an IBAN country code. However, the People’s Republic uses Swift codes to uniquely identify its banks. You can also transfer money to a Chinese bank account with an online transfer with Western Union.
If you are transferring money to China and want to calculate the costs, start a transfer on this page or use the page “Send money”:
Exchange rates and relevant transfer fees3 are included in the total costs.
The duration of the transfer to China depends on the payment and receipt method selected:
Cash collection:
Transfer to a bank account or a mobile wallet:
How to send money to Weixin:
You receiver in China needs to follow these steps:
You can receive money transfers through Western Union using Weixin in China. Use this information to learn more about how it works.
Use your existing Western Union login details or if you’re not an existing customer, create a new customer profile with Western Union by registering on either the Western Union website or the Western Union® Mobile app.
After Western Union receives your payment and sends it to Weixin, you need to notify your receiver about the transfer and remind them to complete first-time verification in 微汇款 (Weihuikuan) mini program. The receiver can install the Weixin mini program, they receive the SMS from Weixin which would take them to this program.
You can send money to anyone who is a Chinese citizen with a Chinese National ID. To receive the transfer, your receiver will need to register on the mini program 微汇款 (Weihuikuan) within the next 48 hours after you sent the transfer. Western Union and Weixin will notify the receiver.
A maximum amount of up to 50,000 CNY. This is subject to the partnering bank’s region restrictions with 微汇款 (Weihuikuan) when transferring to Weixin balance.
You can receive your transfers with Weixin if you meet the following requirements:
You can receive money transfers from Western Union through Weixin. Follow the steps below to make sure that your profile is set up to receive money for the first time.
If you didn’t receive a text message or notification with instructions on how to link your account, follow these steps:
Transfers can be automatically rejected for the following reasons:
Yes. You will be offered an option to cancel the transfer if you are unable to provide the supporting materials required to receive the transaction.
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1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.
2 If you use your credit card, a card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply; use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Subject to location facilities.
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.
4 Ant Group, its affiliates and the Alipay Brand (collectively, “Alipay”) are not licensed to provide remittance services in Italy. Alipay partners with Western Union which is licensed to conduct remittances in this market, to facilitate the receipt of the remittances in the receiving market powered by Alipay’s technology.