Transfer money to a debit or credit1 card with Western Union, so you can send money for an important occasion, bill payment or as remittance. The transfer process is quick, so we’re here to guide you through what you need and how it works.
Support friends and family wherever they are in the world with ease and start sending money to bank cards with Western Union.
We encrypt your transfers
We encrypt your transfers
We are committed to keeping your data secure
We are committed to keeping your data secure
We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years
We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years
Head over to westernunion.com or download our app. Register for your free profile in a few easy steps. If you already have a profile, simply log in. Once you’ve done that, you can make your first transfer to a debit or credit1 card in a few simple steps.
Navigate to ‘Send now’ and choose the destination country where you want to send money. Once you’ve checked whether your destination country is covered by our card service, enter the amount to send. You’ll then see how much your receiver will get in their local currency. Check exchange rates and transfer fees2 before you send.
Choose debit or credit1 card as the receiving option, before moving onto selecting your payment method.
You can send money to your receiver’s debit or credit1 card by choosing to pay with either a bank card, SOFORT, or bank transfer. You can also use Apple Pay® on our app.
You’ll need to supply your receiver’s:
Double-check everything you enter here, as incorrect information could mean your transfer is delayed, falls through or goes to the wrong person.
Add in the purpose of your money transfer so we know why you’re sending money to a card. This way financial institutions know everything is above board and good to go. You’ll also need to select how you’ve sourced your funds.
Pay for your money transfer with your chosen payment method to complete the process. The money will be taken from your account and deposited into your receiver’s bank account linked to their card. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes to around 1-5 business days, depending on the destination country.
Head over to westernunion.com or download our app. Register for your free profile in a few easy steps. If you already have a profile, simply log in. Once you’ve done that, you can make your first transfer to a debit or credit1 card in a few simple steps.
Navigate to ‘Send now’ and choose the destination country where you want to send money. Once you’ve checked whether your destination country is covered by our card service, enter the amount to send. You’ll then see how much your receiver will get in their local currency. Check exchange rates and transfer fees2 before you send.
Choose debit or credit1 card as the receiving option, before moving onto selecting your payment method.
You can send money to your receiver’s debit or credit1 card by choosing to pay with either a bank card, SOFORT, or bank transfer. You can also use Apple Pay® on our app.
You’ll need to supply your receiver’s:
Double-check everything you enter here, as incorrect information could mean your transfer is delayed, falls through or goes to the wrong person.
Add in the purpose of your money transfer so we know why you’re sending money to a card. This way financial institutions know everything is above board and good to go. You’ll also need to select how you’ve sourced your funds.
Pay for your money transfer with your chosen payment method to complete the process. The money will be taken from your account and deposited into your receiver’s bank account linked to their card. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes to around 1-5 business days, depending on the destination country.
You can register for a Western Union profile online or via our app for free. Follow a few easy steps to get started.
Complete your transfer to a debit or credit1 card and you’ll get a unique tracking number (MTCN). Use this to track your money.
With a variety of ways to pay, you can choose from credit1 or debit, bank transfer, or SOFORT when you transfer money with Western Union. Or why not use Apple Pay® on our app?
Create your free profile to save your regular receivers’ details to resend money quickly and easily for added convenience.
When you send money to a credit1 or debit card with Western Union, your loved ones can receive funds quickly. This may take up to a few days, however, depending on their location.
The money transfer process is also fast, easy, and convenient. You only need to enter a few basic details, such as your receiver’s name and bank card number.
You can rely on Western Union to make quick and reliable transfers to bank cards, with transfer fees2 starting at 0 €.
Download the Western Union® app to send money to and from a debit or credit1 card on the go in just a few taps.
Learn moreRating as of 26 October, 2023.
You can transfer money online to a debit or credit1 card by following these steps:
An IBAN – also known as a SWIFT code – is an International Bank Account Number. It’s needed whenever you send or receive money internationally.
Your IBAN can be found on your bank statement. If you’re having trouble locating it, you can contact your bank and they should be happy to help.
This depends on which country you’re sending to. When you’re sending money around the world, it can take up to 5 business days.
Need help sending money or have another question? Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.
1 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.
2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Transfer fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Transfer fees and exchange rates subject to change without notice.
