Make your Diwali as sweet as Gulab Jamun

0 fee4 on your first online transfer and our best FX rates – for the sweetest celebrations.

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    Ways to send money as Diwali presents

    Choose how your Diwali gifts for family and friends will be delivered.

    Bank account

    Be a part of Diwali celebrations back home by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.

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    Agent location for cash pickup

    Send a Diwali gift of money in minutes1 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.

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    Mobile wallet2

    Send money as Diwali presents directly to your friends and family’s mobile wallets2.

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    Payment methods to suit your needs

    Bank account
    Instant Bank Transfers
    Credit3 or debit card
    Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ in our app

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    Transfer money for Diwali with our app

    Send money virtually anywhere for cash pickup in minutes1.

    Check transfer fees4 and exchange rates in advance.

    Track your money transfer conveniently.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    Why send money as a Diwali gift?

    Even if you’re far away this Diwali, you can be a part of the celebration. Simply, send money as Diwali presents back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.

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    Advantages of sending money online with Western Union

    You can count on Western Union to have your Diwali gifts for family delivered when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all benefits we offer this Diwali.

    How to send money online for Diwali?

    Start your transfer

    Sign up or log in on our website or app, choose a destination and put in the amount you wish to send. £0 transfer fee1 will be applied automatically on your first money transfer.

    Choose the payment and payout method

    Transfer money with your bank account, credit3/debit card, Apple Pay® or Google Pay™. Lock in our best FX rates1 for selected countries when you choose cash or bank account payout.

    Enter your receiver’s information

    Fill in your receiver’s personal information, review and send. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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    How much does it cost to send money as Diwali presents?

    Your transfer fee4 is calculated based on the amount, destination, payout and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose whatever suits your budget and what’s convenient for your loved ones to send a Diwali gift of money.

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    Have questions or need help?

    Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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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. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

    2 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.

    3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

    4 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.