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0 transfer fee on your 1st online transfer to a bank account or mobile wallet.
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    Convenient ways to transfer and receive money online

    Transfer online

    Register and create your profile for free to start your first fee-free1 money transfer online – or learn more about money transfers with Western Union® here.

    Transfer with our app

    Make your first international fee-free1 money transfer on the go right away, or start a transfer on the app and pay at an agent location, and curate a list of receivers, all with the Western Union® app.

    Bank account

    With Western Union®, you can complete international money transfers to bank accounts around the world and receive funds directly to them.

    Cash pickup

    Transfer money for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of Western Union® agent locations around the world. Simply find the nearest agent location to you to receive your money transfer.

    Mobile wallet3

    If your receiver’s mobile phone operator works with Western Union®, then they can receive international money transfers straight to their mobile wallet3.

    Pay the way that works for you

    With your credit3 or debit card
    Directly from your bank account
    Cash at an agent location

    Ready to send money?

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    How to make your first fee-free1 online money transfer in five simple steps

    Register for your free profile

    Log in to your online profile using our website or app. Not yet registered? Create a profile for free now.

    Enter your money transfer details

    Select the destination for your money transfer – whether it’s in the UK or beyond. Confirm the amount you’d like to send, as well as a receiving option and payment method.

    Fill in your receiver’s details

    If you’re sending money online or using the app, you can enter your loved one’s banking details – or just provide their name and address to send funds for cash pickup at an agent location. If you choose the option of sending money to a mobile wallet2, you’ll need the name of their mobile wallet provider and mobile wallet number.

    Pay and send

    Review your payment method and details, then click ‘Send’. Your first online money transfer is fee-free1!

    Track your money transfer

    Once the money transfer is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so you can both track the funds online.

    Ready to make your first online money transfer fee-free1?

    Get started

    Send your first money transfer fee-free1 with our app

    Send money on the go.

    Check transfer fees1 and exchange rates in advance.

    Track your money transfers in real time.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    Still have questions about international money transfers?

    Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

    More FAQs

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

    2 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.

    3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.