Send money to France

Follow these easy steps to send money to France in no time:

1. Log in to your Western Union profile or register to create a free one.
2. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer to France.
3. Select the amount you would like to send and whether your loved one wants to receive their money to their bank account or by cash pickup.
4. Choose your desired payment method. Select either bank transfer, online bank transfer using credit²/debit card. Click ‘Continue’.
5. Add your receiver’s personal details accurately and IBAN if they’re receiving the money to their bank account. Or choose to send money to a past receiver. You will also be asked to select the purpose of the transfer and the source of funds.
6. Pay with your credit²/debit card.
7. Hold on to the tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt, or share it with your receiver, to keep track of your transfer.

You can send up to 50,000 GBP to a French bank account with Western Union via bank transfer. If you want to pay using a bank card then you can transfer up to 4,000 GBP. Use our price estimator to find out more information about how much money you can send, including the amount you can send for cash pickup.

When sending money to France, you can use our price estimator to view exchange rates and any transfer fees³ that may be added. Please note that transfer fees³ can vary depending on how you pay and transfer your money, as well as whether you are sending online or from an agent location.

It’s convenient to send money to France from any one of thousands of Western Union agent locations in the UK:

1. Find your nearest agent location.
2. Show your government-issued ID – usually a passport or driving license. Provide your receiver’s bank details as well as their account information for the transfer. When transferring money to France, you may need to provide proof regarding your source of funds. Make sure you also take a tax return, bank statement or payslip along with you.
3. Make your payment using cash or a credit²/debit card.
4. Hold on to your receipt with your unique tracking number (MTCN) so you can track your money transfer to France.

Another option is to begin your transfer online or via the app, before paying with cash in-store. Simply set up a transfer online and pay at a Western Union agent location within 24 hours. No paper forms are needed, just make sure you bring your photo ID.

It’s fast and convenient to transfer money to France with Western Union. It should take one business day if your receiver wants the money sent to their bank account. If your loved one is receiving their money for cash pickup, then it should be available at an agent location in a matter of minutes¹. We have thousands of agent locations in France.