Send money to Indonesia

Transfer money to Indonesia from virtually anywhere in the UK. Send online, via our app or in person to support friends and family with ease.

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    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Register for a free profile and log in to start sending money to Indonesia online. Pay with a credit1/debit card or bank transfer to move money where it matters most.

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    Send with our app

    Make a money transfer to Indonesia from the palm of your hand with the Western Union® app. Save time by starting a transfer on the app and paying in-person at an agent location.

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    Send in person

    Send money to Indonesia from the UK in cash or pay with a credit1/debit card at thousands of agent locations in the UK. Find a convenient one near you.

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    Bank account

    Transfer money direct to bank accounts held with many major banks in the country – including ANZ Indonesia, Bank Jasa Jakarta, UOB Indonesia and more.

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    Cash pickup

    Arrange cash pickup at tens of thousands of agent locations across Indonesia. From Jakarta to Makassar and Surabaya, you can send money to many of the country’s main islands.

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    Mobile wallet3

    Transferring money to Indonesia is simple when you send directly to a mobile wallet3. Your receiver can use OVO or Link Aja to conveniently access their funds

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    Choose how to send money to Indonesia

    Using your bank details
    Cash at an agent location
    With a credit1 or debit card

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    Send money to Indonesia in a few taps with our app

    Track your transfer to Indonesia from the moment you click send.

    Save your regular receivers’ details in Indonesia for fast future transfers.

    Send money to Indonesia on the go, 24/7 from virtually anywhere.

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    Sending money to bank accounts

    Transfer money to an Indonesian bank account held with most major banks. These include J Trust Bank, Bank Mayapada, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase Bank and more across Indonesia.

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    Estimate your transfer in advance

    See how much transferring money to Indonesia could cost before you send. Select the amount you want to send, payment and receiving method for transparent costs with no obligation.

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    Make transfers to Indonesia in minutes3

    Start sending money to Indonesia from the UK quickly when you transfer for cash pickup or direct to a mobile wallet2. Your money can arrive in minutes3.

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    Sign up to send money to Indonesia today

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    Track your transfer

    Keep tabs on your money as you track your transfer online or via the app with your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Save and schedule

    Make sending money to Indonesia from the UK fast and simple by storing regular receiver details and arranging transfers in advance.

    Register with ease

    Quickly start transferring money to Indonesia after you register for free online. Get your transfer up and running in just a few clicks.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Committed to security

    Every money transfer to Indonesia is encrypted. Our fraud prevention efforts and security commitments mean you can send money with peace of mind.

    International reach

    Start transferring money to Indonesia and more than 200 other countries and territories around the world – such as neighbours the Philippines and Australia.

    Reliably send money to Indonesia

    Our rich heritage of more than 170 years in existence and over 150 years moving money around the world ensures you can reliably transfer money to Indonesia.

    Pay with convenience

    Cover the costs of sending money to Indonesia with cash, credit1/debit card or bank transfer. Choose a convenient way for you.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Indonesia?

    You can send up to 5,300 GBP to an Indonesian bank account via bank transfer online. However, you’re limited to send 4,000 GBP to a bank account if you pay online with a credit1/debit card or Sofort. For cash pickup, you can send up to 5,000 GBP in store or up to 4,000 GBP if you pay online. With a transfer to a mobile wallet2 in Indonesia you can send up to 1,950 GBP.

    How do I send money online to Indonesia?

    To send money to Indonesia online:

    1. Register for a free profile online, then log in. Click ‘Send now’ to start sending money to Indonesia.
    2. Choose Indonesia from the destination options and enter how much you want to send in GBP, seeing the amount in IDR your receiver will get.
    3. Select ‘Cash’, ‘Bank account’ or ‘Mobile wallet2’ depending on how your loved one wants to receive their money. Then choose to pay by credit1/debit card, Sofort or bank transfer.
    4. Click ‘Continue’ and fill in your receiver’s personal details or choose from a previous receiver. This information will vary depending on their chosen method of receiving the money.
    5. Pay with your credit1/debit card, Sofort or bank transfer to send your transfer.
    6. Check your email for a receipt containing a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), which you can share with your receiver to track the money.
    How do I send money to Indonesia from a Western Union agent location?

    Find out how to send money to Indonesia in person:

    1. Discover a Western Union agent location
    2. Either start a transfer online or via the app to lock in the price, or head straight to the agent location to arrange a transfer completely in person.
    3. Take a valid government-issued ID to the counter and present your receiver’s necessary information. You may be asked for proof of funds, so also take a bank statement, tax return or payslip along with you.
    4. Tell the agent how much you want to send to Indonesia and arrange the transfer.
    5. Pay with cash or a credit1/debit card to confirm your transfer to Indonesia.
    6. Take the receipt and share the unique tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver so they can reliably pick up their money.

    If you do choose to start the transfer online, then you’ll need to make sure you pay for your transfer within 24 hours at an agent location. No paper forms are required when you do, but you’ll need to make sure you remember your photo ID.

    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Indonesia?

    Quickly and easily estimate your transfer cost online. Enter the amount you want to send to Indonesia in GBP, then choose your receiving and payment method. Here you’ll see the:

    • Current GBP/IDR exchange rate
    • Transfer amount
    • Transfer fees4
    • Transfer total
    • Receiver total.

    Decide whether you want to proceed with your transfer to Indonesia or not, with no obligation to continue.

    How long will it take my money transfer to reach Indonesia?

    Money transfers to Indonesia can arrive in minutes3 if you arrange them for cash pickup or send to a mobile wallet2. When you transfer money to an Indonesian bank account it will be sent in real time5. Check estimated transfer times with no obligation when you start a transfer online.

    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 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

    2 Additional charges, including SMS and account cash-out fees, may be applied to the receiver’s mobile wallet account by the mobile network operator and/or wallet service provider.

    3 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.

    4 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    5 Real-time transfers are available to BRI, BNI, BCA and Bank Mandiri. Funds will reach most other banks in Indonesia on the same banking day for amounts less than 10m IDR. Funds will generally reach a receiver’s bank account on the same banking day for transfers sent before 11 am Eastern Time. Service and funds may be delayed or unavailable depending on certain factors including the Service selected, the selection of delayed delivery options, amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, consumer protection issues, identification requirements, delivery restrictions, agent location hours, and differences in time zones (collectively, “Restrictions”). Additional restrictions may apply; see our terms and conditions for details.