Send money to Germany

To transfer money to Germany online:

1. Register for a free profile – or log in if you’ve previously created one. Then select ‘Send now’ to get started.
2. Choose Germany as the destination country and enter how much you want to send. Then select the way your receiver wants to receive their money – cash pickup or bank account.
3. Select the way you would like to pay, by clicking either credit¹/debit card, online bank transfer using bank transfer.
4. Click on a previous receiver’s details or add the relevant personal information for your new receiver. If you’re sending money to their bank account, then you’ll also need their IBAN. Finally, you will also be required to state the purpose of the transfer and the source of funds.
5. Pay for your money transfer to Germany by debit or credit¹.
6. Look out for an email containing your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Use this and share with your receiver to track your money on its way to Germany.

You can send up to 50,000 GBP to Germany with Western Union as a bank transfer to their bank account, or up to 4,000 GBP using a bank card. For cash pickup, you can send up to 4,000 GBP online. If you’re paying using cash at an agent location, this is then increased to 5,000 GBP. Use our price estimator for more information on how much money you can send using our various services.

How much it costs you to send money to Germany depends on:

• The current GBP/EUR exchange rate
• Your chosen payment method
• How your receiver will get the money

Check any transfer fees² online before you send to estimate the cost of your money transfer to Germany.

To send money to Germany, follow these key steps:

1. Find a Western Union agent location that’s convenient – whether close to home or near where you work.
2. Head to the counter and present your government-issued ID to confirm your identity.
3. Provide your receiver’s bank and account details to ensure your transfer goes to the right place. You may be asked to prove your source of funds, so take a bank statement, tax return or payslip as well.
4. Arrange the money transfer and pay for it with cash or your credit¹/debit card.
5. Keep the receipt and use and share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with your receiver to track your transfer.

You can also start a transfer on the app or online, before paying using cash in-store within 24 hours. Simply set up a transfer online and pay at a Western Union agent location within the given timeframe at your convenience. Make sure you bring your photo ID.

Transfer cash to Germany for pickup and your receiver may be able to collect their money in minutes³. When sending money to Germany online to a bank account, it can take one business day. How long it takes can depend on how you choose to send money, pay for your transfer and the receiving method.