Chinese New Year Gifts: Send money to your loved ones

Send a cash gift to your loved ones in China to celebrate Chinese New Year.

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Wishing Chinese New Year greetings with a monetary gift has its advantages

Join the Chinese New Year celebrations even if you are away from home. Send money home as a Chinese New Year greeting with Western Union online services. It is fast, reliable, convenient, available anywhere and anytime.

How to send Chinese New Year gifts with money with Western Union

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Register or log in to your profile
Log in or register for free to send money to China online this Chinese New Year.
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Choose the amount to send
Enter the amount you want to send as a Chinese New Year gift. We will show you the transfer fee¹ for the sum you choose.
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Choose the transfer method and recipient
Select the method of receiving the money (credit² or debit card, Google Pay, bank transfer), enter the recipient’s details and select the payment method.
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That’s all! Your Chinese New Year gifts are on the way
We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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Methods to send money as a gift for Chinese New Year

Choose the delivery method for your Chinese New Year gifts to family and friends:

Western Union Digital Banking app
Send money online with a Western Union Digital Banking app from Italy to anywhere in the world. Send, save and store money in one app.
Bank transfer to China
Join the New Year celebrations in China by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.
Send a bank transfer
Cash withdrawal
Send money as a Chinese New Year gift in minutes³ for cash pickup at one of Western Union locations in China.
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Debit card
In celebration of Chinese New Year, transfer money to the card linked to the recipient’s bank account.
Send with debit card

Choose how to pay to send money as a Chinese New Year wish

Bank transfer to China

With your credit² or debit card

Via Apple Pay^® in our app

In cash at an agent location

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Send money for Chinese New Year with just a few clicks from the Western Union app

Our app allows you to transfer money to China with ease.

Make transfers to China wherever you are, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Check transfer fees¹ and exchange rates¹.

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How much does it cost to send money as a New Year gift?

The transfer fee¹ is calculated based on the amount, destination, payment and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose the option that best suits your budget and the most convenient option for your loved ones to send money as a gift for Chinese New Year.

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Register and send money to China today

Pay as you want

Make payments online with your bank account, by credit²/debit card or in cash at a Western Union agency.

Agencies all over China

Your loved ones will be able to withdraw money wherever they are, from Beijing to Shanghai, by going to one of the Western Union agencies closest to them.

Save the data of regular recipients

Facilitate regular money transfers: Save recipient details to make sending money to China easier next time.

Track your transfers in real time

You can check the status of your money transfer to China from Italy at any time thanks to the transaction control number (MTCN).

Donate to share a new year

Western Union Foundation funds programs that benefit disadvantaged populations around the world. In collaboration with our partners, we strive for a world where there are equal opportunities for all. On the occasion of Chinese New Year, support this initiative by making a donation.

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Are you ready to send money as a wish for Chinese New Year?

If you need more information, please visit our FAQ section or contact the Customer Support team. If you are ready, you can send the money now as a gift for Chinese New Year.

Send money for Chinese New Year

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 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.

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. For mobile transactions 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.