Receive money from abroad or from Hong Kong

Western Union® offers a range of convenient ways to receive money transfers from abroad or from Hong Kong. You and your sender can choose everything from cash pickup to bank transfers and decide what’s best for you.

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How do I receive money from abroad?

Knowing money is on its way is a good feeling. Whether it’s for a cancelled flight, an emergency repair, or a very nice birthday gift, Western Union® makes it easy to receive money from abroad or from Hong Kong.

For those looking for a reliable way for their loved one to send money to Hong Kong for them to receive money from overseas, you’ll also value the peace of mind that comes when you receive your money transfer using a trusted service like Western Union.

If you’re wondering how to receive money from online or in-person, here are some of the ways we can help.

Receive money to your bank account
Your loved ones can send money directly to your bank account in Hong Kong. Check if you’ve received the money transfer using the Western Union^® app or website.
Receive money in cash at an agent location
Pick up your money in minutes1 at any of the agent locations around Hong Kong. You’ll just need a few transfer details, your tracking number (MTCN) and a valid ID.

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Receive money your way

Receive money from abroad straight into your bank account in Hong Kong, or collect as cash from an agent location.

Convenient locations

With many agent locations around Hong Kong, you can pick up your cash close to home.

Get a free estimate

We provide free, no-obligation estimates, so you and your loved one can see exactly how much will be sent and how many HKD received.

Track your money transfer

You can easily track your money transfer via our website or app using the tracking number (MTCN).

Reasons to choose Western Union to receive money in Hong Kong:

Committed to security

Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect any Western Union money transfer you send or receive.

Save receiver details

It is easy for the sender to make repeat transfers by saving your details, ready for the next time you need to receive money from abroad or from Hong Kong.

Proud heritage

At Western Union®, we are proud to have helped people send money around the world for over 150 years.

Worldwide reach

Western Union offers money transfer services in over 200 countries, allowing loved ones to send money to Hong Kong from around the world.

When you receive money, track transfers on our app

The sender can transfer money quickly via the app or start a transfer there and then pay in-store in many countries.

Both sender and receiver can track money transfers in real time.

The sender can save receiver details for repeat so they can quickly make repeat money transfers to friends and family.

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Rating as of July 25, 2021

Relied on by customers around the world

As a company working in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, Western Union® aims to help grow economies and create a better world by keeping you connected with the people who matter most. Join customers in more than 200 countries who receive money from overseas with Western Union.

Receive money at all the key moments

No matter the occasion, whether it’s a birthday, wedding, business opportunity or emergency expense, receive your money from abroad reliably and on time with Western Union.

Still have questions about how to receive money from abroad?

If you still have questions about how your loved ones can send money to Hong Kong for you to receive, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or speak to our customer service team who are always ready to support you:

Toll-free: 21179088

Direct dial within Hong Kong: +85221179088

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¹Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options.