Send money to Switzerland

It couldn’t be easier to send money to Switzerland. Rely on Western Union to make sure your money transfer reaches the people that matter most.

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    Protect yourself from fraud

    We encrypt your transfers

    We are committed to keeping your data secure

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

    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Register for a free Western Union profile to send money from the UK to Switzerland online today. Log in to make a money transfer in a matter of clicks.

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    Send with our app

    You can send money to Switzerland anytime, anywhere with the Western Union® app. With a few taps, funds can make their way to family and friends in Geneva, Bern or Zurich.

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    Send in person

    With thousands around the UK, you’re never too far from a Western Union agent location. Pay in person with cash, credit or debit card.

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    Bank account

    You can make a money transfer straight to your loved one’s bank account and it’ll be ready for them to withdraw.

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    Cash pickup

    With hundreds of agent locations around Switzerland, you can quickly send money for cash pickup to friends skiing in the Alps or colleagues working in Zurich.

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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 Switzerland in a few taps with our app

    Whether you’re at work or at home, transfer money to Switzerland from anywhere with our app.

    Start a money transfer on your mobile phone and complete the process in person at one of thousands of UK agent locations.

    If you send regular payments to family, make repeat money transfers even easier by saving their details.

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    Save time on every send

    There’s no need to re-enter your receiver’s details every time you make a money transfer. You can cut down on admin when you save their info online.

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    Get a free estimate first

    Use our handy estimator tool to find out how much it might cost to make a money transfer to Switzerland. It can tell you the GBP/CHF exchange rate, details of any transfer fees2 and more.

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    Prepare your loved one’s details

    To send money to Switzerland, you’ll need to know your loved one’s full name, address, and IBAN for a bank transfer.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union

    Committed to fraud prevention

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts aim to help protect you and your loved ones every time you transfer money to Switzerland.

    Send money around the world

    It’s not just Europe. We operate in more than 200 countries and territories around the world so you can send money from the UK to almost anywhere.

    Pay it your way

    The choice is yours: you can send money to Switzerland from your bank account, in cash, or using a debit or credit1 card.

    Thousands of agent locations

    With thousands of agent locations in the UK and hundreds in Switzerland, it’s convenient to send and receive money transfers in person.

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    Quick, easy money transfers

    Whether you choose to send money to Switzerland online, on the app or in person, your cash pickup can be ready for your receiver to collect in minutes3.

    Follow your funds

    Keep track of your money transfer as it makes its way from Gloucester to Geneva with your unique tracking number (MTCN) and our online tracking tool.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Switzerland?

    You can send a money transfer to Switzerland of up to £4,000 straight to a Swiss bank account or to an agent location for cash pickup. If you’re sending money from one bank account direct to another, you can send up to £50,000.

    How do I send money online to Switzerland?
    1. To start sending money to Switzerland online, register for a free Western Union profile or log in to your existing one.
    2. Click ‘Send now’ and select Switzerland as the destination.
    3. Enter the amount you’d like to send and whether you would like to transfer it straight to your friend’s bank account or to pick up in cash. You’ll see an estimated transfer time displayed next to each option.
    4. Pay using your preferred payment method.
    5. Wait for your confirmation email and share it with your receiver. They’ll need the unique tracking number (MTCN) it contains to collect their funds.
    What do I need to send money online to Switzerland?

    After you register for a free Western Union profile, you can start to send money to Switzerland if you have:

    • Your full name and address
    • A form of government-issued ID
    • Your receiver’s full name, address, and IBAN (if sending to their bank account)
    How do I send money to Switzerland from a Western Union agent location?
    1. Find a Western Union agent location near you – there are thousands in the UK.
    2. Head to the counter. To send money to Switzerland, you will need your receiver’s details, a form of government-issued ID, and proof of the source of your funds such as a bank statement, payslip or tax return.
    3. Pay using your credit1 card, debit card or cash.
    4. Keep your receipt safe as it contains your tracking number (MTCN). You will need to share this with your receiver so they can collect their money in Switzerland.
    How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Switzerland?

    Pay a visit to our price estimator page to get an idea of transfer fees2, GBP/CHF exchange rates and any money transfer limits.

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

    If your friends and family need funds quickly, your money transfer can be ready to collect via cash pickup in minutes3. Choose to send money straight to their bank account instead and it may reach them in one business day.

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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 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.

    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.