Receive money from abroad in Malta

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Ways to receive money in Malta

You can receive money online to bank account in Malta or for cash pickup. Choose the way to receive money that is the most convenient for you.

How to pickup a money transfer in Malta?

  1. Choose an agent location
    Find and visit your nearest Western Union agent location in Malta.

  2. Provide money transfer details
    Specify money transfer details to the agent, including sender’s name, country and the sent amount.

  3. Show your ID
    Show your valid personal ID and 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number(MTCN) to the agent.

  4. Collect the money
    The agent will pay out the money and give you a copy of a receipt.

Fast money transfers at your fingertips

Send money, track money transfers, check exchange rates, and find agent locations with the fast and reliable Western Union® money transfer app.

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Send money

Send money your way – for cash pick-up, to a bank account, or to a mobile wallet1. Save your receiver’s details and make repeat money transfers around the world.

Check exchange rates

Quickly check transfer fees2 and exchange rates with a few taps and send money on the go.

Track a transfer

Track a money transfer easily with your 10-digit Money Tracking Control Number(MTCN). Get notified when your receiver collects the funds.

Find locations

Find the nearest agent location or send money to any of the hundreds of thousand of agent locations around the world.

Still have a few questions about receiving money?

We’re here to help. Below you’ll find some of the most asked questions about receiving money in Malta.

How do I collect my money?

Visit an agent location near you with your government­ issued ID. You will also need to ask the sender for the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

How do I know if my money transfer has been received?

Locate the ‘Tracking‘ link on the homepage of our website. Then type in the sender’s name and MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number). We will then update you on the latest status of your money transfer. Check your money transfer status now by clicking here.

How much does it cost to receive money?

All transfer fees2 are paid by the sender. Receiving money is free of charge unless the receiver chooses to receive the money in a different currency, to a device or an account which is not part of the money transfer.

We are always nearby

With multiple agent locations in Malta, you can conveniently receive money from the nearest location to you.

Questions?

We’re always happy to help. Check out our FAQs for answers to your top questions or contact our customer care.

1 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.

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.