Send money to Peru

Send money quickly and reliably. Easily transfer GBP in PEN to a bank account in Peru.

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

    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Register for your free Western Union profile and you can send money to Peru in a few clicks. Log in to start sending money today.

    Transfer money online
    Send with our app

    Whether you’re out at work, heading to the gym, or queuing for a coffee, you can quickly send money to friends and family on the go with the Western Union® app.

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    Send in person

    With thousands of agent locations around the UK, it’s never been easier to transfer money to Peru in person.

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    Cash pickup

    Whether you have a parent living in Lima, cousins in Cusco, or friends hiking to Machu Picchu, they can collect your money transfer in person from thousands of agent locations around Peru.

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    Choose the way you pay

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

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    Send money to Peru in a few taps with our app

    Follow your funds as they travel from the UK to Peru in real time with your unique tracking number.

    Start sending money to Peru on the go and complete your money transfer in person at one of thousands of UK agent locations.

    Make it even easier to send money abroad by saving your loved ones’ details.

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    Send money in minutes1

    When you send money to Peru from the UK, it’ll be ready for friends and family to collect in next to no time with cash pickup.

     

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    Get an estimate in advance

    There are no hidden costs. Thanks to our handy estimator tool you can check any money transfer fees3 and the current GBP/PEN exchange rate before you start sending.

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    Make a money transfer anytime, anywhere

    No matter where you are, you can easily send money to Peru while on the go with a few taps on the Western Union® app.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    The choice is yours

    You can decide the most convenient way for you to send money to Peru. Go online, use the Western Union® app, or visit an agent location in person.

    Protected by encryption

    Enjoy peace of mind when you transfer money online to Peru thanks to our encrypted transactions and fraud prevention.

    Thousands of locations

    With thousands of agent locations around the UK and thousands in Peru, you and your loved ones can send and receive money with ease.

    From Australia to Zambia

    We operate in more than 200 countries and territories so you can transfer money to the people who matter most around the world.

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    Keep track of your transfer

    Follow your money transfer as it makes its way from the UK to Peru with our handy tracking tool and your unique tracking number.

    Speed up your next send

    Register for a free Western Union profile and save your loved ones’ details to make it even easier to send money to Peru.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Peru?

    You can send up to £8,000 when you send money to Peru for cash pickup.

    How do I send money online to Peru?
    1. To send money to Peru online, first register or log in to your free Western Union profile.
    2. Select ‘Send now’ and choose Peru as your destination.
    3. Enter the amount you’d like to transfer and choose ‘Cash’ as the receiver method.
    4. You can then choose to pay by credit1 card, debit card, or bank transfer.
    5. Wait for your confirmation email and share your unique tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver. They won’t be able to collect the cash without it.
    What do I need to send money to Peru online?

    When sending money to Peru, you’ll need:

    • Your full name and address
    • Your receiver’s full name, address and account details, if relevant
    • A UK passport, driving licence, or other form of government-issued ID

    With these details you can register a free Western Union profile and get started straightaway.

    How do I send money to Peru from a Western Union agent location?

    You can transfer money to Peru from UK agent locations around the country.

    1. Choose one of thousands of agent locations to visit.
    2. Take a valid form of government-issued ID as well as your receiver’s details up to the counter. You may also be asked to provide proof of your source of funds using a bank statement, tax return, or payslip.
    3. Pay for your money transfer with cash, debit, or credit1
    4. Locate your unique tracking number on your receipt so that you can keep track of your money transfer as it makes its way to Peru.
    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Peru?

    Get an estimate of how much it might cost to send money to Peru and double-check the exchange rate from GBP to Peruvian Sol in advance with our helpful price estimator tool.

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

    Your friends and family in Peru can receive money when they need it most without delay – they can collect via cash pickup in minutes2.

     

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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 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.

    3 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.