Send money to the Congo from the United Kingdom

Support you loved ones in the Congo with Western Union. Easily transfer GBP to USD for cash pickup in minutes1.

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    We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years

    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Take advantage of fast and easy money transfers when you send money to the Congo online.

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    Send with our app

    Send money on the go wherever you want, when you want with the Western Union® app.

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    Send in person

    Prefer the personal touch? Choose from thousands of agent locations in the UK to make a seamless money transfer to the DRC today.

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    Send money for cash pickup in minutes1 to hundreds of agent locations in the Congo.

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    Choose the way you pay

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    Send money to the Congo with a few taps in our app

    Send money on the go.

    Check transfer fees3 and exchange rates in advance.

    Track your money transfers in real time.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    Get a free estimate before you send

    Work out any costs before you send money to the Congo with a free estimate. See the exchange rate for GBP to USD any time, with no obligation to send money later.

    Be ready with additional documents

    You may be asked to provide additional documents to complete a money transfer.

    Find your money transfers in the history page

    Don’t have the required information of your receiver on hand? No problem. You can put your money transfer on hold and complete it from the history page when you’re ready.

    Reasons to choose Western Union

    Speed and transparency

    Quickly send money to the Congo in the way that works best for you. Go online, pay through our app, or visit a Western Union® agent location in person.

    Commitment to security

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Worldwide reach

    With Western Union, you can transfer money from the UK to hundreds of countries and territories around the world.

    Proud heritage

    At Western Union®, we are proud to have helped people send money around the world for over 150 years.

    Register and send money to the Congo today

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    Quick and easy registration

    Create a free, reliable profile to send money to the Congo.

    Track your transfer

    You’ll always get a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) when sending money. Track each transfer at our website or via our app.

    Pay the way you like

    Pay for your money transfer to the Congo with your Sofort or credit2 or debit card.

    Convenient locations

    Send money for cash pickup at a Western Union agent location near your receiver.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about sending money to the Congo

    How to send money to the Congo from United Kingdom online?

    To send money online to Congo, just follow these simple steps:

    1. Register or log in to your Western Union profile and start a new transfer. Then click ‘Send money’.
    2. Select the Congo as the county you want to send money to and enter in the amount you’d like to send.
    3. Select how your receiver would like to get the money transfer and your chosen payment method.
    4. If you are happy with the total cost estimate, click ‘Continue’ and enter your receiver’s details as prompted.
    5. Pay by bank transfer or credit2 or debit card, then take note of your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to track your money transfer.
    How much money can I send to the Congo from the UK?

    You can transfer up to 8,000 GBP.

    How long will it take for my money to get to the Congo?

    Once you’ve completed your money transfer, a cash pickup will be available in minutes1.

    How much does the money transfer cost?

    You can easily find out the cost of your money transfer upfront by using our price estimator. This will breakdown the exchange rate and transfer fees3 involved, with no obligation to complete your money transfer.

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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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 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.

    3 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.