Send money to Greece

You can send up to 50,000 GBP if you choose to send money via a bank transfer to a bank account. If you want to pay using a debit/credit¹ card or Sofort to a bank account, then the maximum is 4,000 GBP. For cash pickup, you can send up to 5,000 GBP in-store or 4,000 GBP online.

It’s easy to send money to Greece online, just follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Western Union profile or register. Then, click on ‘Send money’ to begin your transfer.
2. Choose ‘Greece’ as your destination and then enter the total amount you wish to send.
3. Select the methods of payment and receipt. At this point, you’ll be given a money transfer estimate and breakdown. Click ‘Continue’ once you’re happy.
4. You’ll then be asked to enter the details needed to complete the money transfer or select a previous receiver.
5. Complete you transfer and on your receipt you’ll receive a unique tracking number (MTCN). You and your receiver can use this number to track your transfer.

There are a few things you need to send money to Greece online, but first you’ll need a Western Union profile. To register you’ll need:

• Your full name and address.
• A UK form of government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.

Now that you have a Western Union profile, you’ll be ready to transfer money to Greece. Before starting a transfer, make sure you possess the following information:

• Your reason for transfer and the source of your funds.
• Your receiver’s full name, matching their bank details.
• If you’re sending money to their bank account, you’ll need your receiver’s bank details, including their BIC, IBAN or SWIFT code, and branch name.

Before you start, use our location finder to discover your nearest or most convenient Western Union location. Once done, simply:

1. Visit your selected location with your receiver’s details and your personal ID. Or you can start your transfer online and pay in-store within 24 hours. You’ll also be asked to provide proof of your source of funds.
2. Pay for your transfer at the counter. If you started your transfer online, you can finalise it here.
3. Once your transfer is complete, you’ll receive your unique tracking number (MTCN). Hold onto this and share it with your receiver to track your transfer.

Once you’ve entered the details of your transfer on the ‘Send money’ page, you’ll receive a full breakdown. Don’t worry, there’s no need to commit if you change your mind.

Transfers for cash pickup could arrive in minutes³, while transfers to a bank account could take up to one business day.