Send money to Portugal

The amount of money you can send to Portugal varies depending on your choice of payment and how you would like your receiver to collect the money.

If you are using a credit¹ or debit card, or Sofort, you are limited to sending up to 4,000 GBP to a bank account. If you transfer money from your bank account to your receiver’s bank account, you may send up to 50,000 GBP. If you arrange for a cash pick up, you can send up to 5,000 GBP if you’re paying in store, or up to 4,000 GBP online.

To send money online to Portugal, just follow these simple steps

1. Register or log in to your Western Union profile and start a new transfer. Then click ‘Send money’
2. Select Portugal as the county you want to send money to and enter in the amount you’d like to send.
3. Select how your loved one would like to receive the money transfer and your chosen payment method.
4. If you are happy with the total cost estimate, click ‘Continue’ and enter your receiver’s details as prompted.
5. Pay by bank transfer or credit¹or debit card, then take note of your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to track your transfer.

To send money online to Portugal you’ll need your receiver’s personal and banking information, including their full name and IBAN number if you’re transferring to their bank account. You will also need to provide information regarding the purpose of your transaction and the source of funds.

To send money to Portugal from a local agent location, all you have to do is:

1. 1. Find your nearest Western Union agent location.
   2. Bring a form of government issued ID with you, along with your receiver’s bank account information and personal details. Please note you may also need to show a bank statement, tax return or payslip to provide proof regarding your source of funds.
   3. Pay to transfer the money with cash or card.
   4. Look for your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to follow the progress of the transfer and let your receiver know your money is on its way.

   You also have the option to start your transfer on the app or online, before finalising your money transfer at an agent location near you. To complete the money transfer in store, make sure you visit within 24 hours and bring appropriate ID.

You can easily find out the cost of your money transfer upfront by using our price estimator. This will breakdown the exchange rate and transfer fees² involved, with no obligation to complete your money transfer.

Once you’ve completed your money transfer, a cash pickup will be available in minutes³. Funds sent directly to your loved one’s bank account will generally arrive on the same banking day.