You can send up to 3,000 GBP to Vietnam per transfer to a bank account or for cash pickup – whatever your payment method. When sending money to a mobile wallet² in Vietnam, you can send up to 1,950 GBP.

It’s important you evaluate the exchange rates and transfer fees³ before sending to ensure you’re happy with the transfer total.

Simply follow these easy steps to send money online to Vietnam:

1. Register for your free profile or log in with your details.
2. Select ‘Send now’ and enter Vietnam as your destination country.
3. Enter your transfer amount to see the current GBP/VND exchange rate (or GBP/USD) and how much your receiver will get.
4. Choose how your receiver wants their money – cash pickup, bank transfer or mobile wallet².
5. Pick a way to pay. Select from either cash, bank transfer, or credit¹/debit card. Click ‘Continue’.
6. Choose from sending money to a previous receiver or add the required details for your new receiver accurately. You will also be required to state the purpose of your transfer and source of funds.
7. Pay for your transfer and use your unique tracking number (MTCN) to see where your money is. You can share this with your receiver so they can follow its progress and collect with ease.

To send money to Vietnam from the UK at a Western Union agent location in person, all you need to do is:

1. Find your local agent location and visit the front desk.
2. Present your valid ID and all the required details – including account details, name, and address for you and your receiver.
3. Provide proof of funds to show that you can pay for the transfer. This can be in the form of a bank statement, payslip or tax return.
4. Pay for the transfer using your chosen payment method.
5. Get your tracking number (MTCN) and share it with your receiver so they can collect their funds

If you’d like to save time at your local agent location and lock in exchange rates and transfer fees³ before you arrive, then you can start the process online. Simply set up your transfer online and pay at a Western Union agent location within 24 hours. Make sure you bring some photo ID.

When you send money to Vietnam, the overall cost of your transfer depends on multiple factors, such as any transfer fees³ and exchange rates. You can use our handy price estimator tool to see how much your intended transfer will cost before you send.

When you make a money transfer to Vietnam, funds can arrive in minutes⁴ for cash pickup and mobile wallet² transfers. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that delays can happen. Transfers to a bank account in Vietnam can take up to three business days.