How to send money from the Netherlands

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How to send money

Choose how you would like to transfer your money and follow the simple steps below.

Wire money on the go with the Western Union® app. You can also start your transfer on our app and then pay in cash at one of our selected agent locations.

Send money for cash pickup in minutes1

Need to transfer money quickly? Have your money ready for cash pickup in minutes at one of our hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.

Want to pay in cash?

  1. Open our app and log in with Touch ID. Are you a new customer? Download the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store and register.
  2. Tap ‘Send money’. Enter the destination country and the transfer amount, and then choose pickup in ‘Cash’ and payment in ‘Cash’.
  3. Select a previous receiver or enter a new receiver’s name and address.
  4. Complete your transfer by paying in cash at a participating agent location within 12 hours. Find a nearby location here.
  5. Save the receipt and share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with your receiver for fast cash pickup. Do not share it with anyone else.

Want to pay by bank transfer or credit card?

  1. Open our app and log in with Touch ID. Are you a new customer? Download the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store and register.
  2. Tap ‘Send money’. Enter the destination country and the transfer amount, and then choose pickup in ‘Cash’ and payment by ‘Bank transfer‘ or ‘Credit/Debit card’.
  3. Select a previous receiver or enter a new receiver’s name and address.
  4. Pay with your card2 or with bank transfer.
  5. We will send a confirmation email with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). ONLY share this number with your receiver for cash pickup.
Send to a bank account1

Enjoy money transfers from your phone directly to their bank account. You’ll be able to pay by credit/debit card or bank transfer.

  1. Check if you have all of your receiver’s bank details.
  2. Open our app and log in with Touch ID. Are you a new customer? Download the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store and register.
  3. Start a transfer, then enter the destination and amount. Transaction times vary by country, but they’ll be shown with your selections.
  4. Choose delivery to a ‘Bank account’, and then select a previous receiver or enter a new receiver’s bank account details.
  5. Pay by credit/debit card2 or with your bank account.
  6. We will send a confirmation email with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). ONLY share this number with your receiver.
  7. The money will be deposited into your receiver’s qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.
Send to a mobile wallet1

If your receiver lives in a country where we offer this service, you can even send money to their mobile phone—so they can get their money quicker and easier than ever. Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet with one of our partner mobile operators in their country.

  1. Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
  2. Open our app and log in with Touch ID. Are you a new customer? Download the app on Google Play or the Apple App Store and register.
  3. Start your transfer. Enter the destination country and the amount you’re sending, and then choose delivery to a ‘Mobile wallet’.
  4. Enter your receiver’s name and mobile number.
  5. Pay with your credit or debit card2.
  6. Both you and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text message2 when the money’s been delivered.

Enjoy fast and convenient online money transfers on our website. You can send up to 1,000 EUR before we need to verify your identity.

Send money for cash pickup in minutes1

Need to transfer money quickly? Have your money ready for cash pickup in minutes. You can pay with your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Electron) or with bank transfer (iDEAL banking).

  1. Log in to your profile. If you don’t have a profile, please register for free.
  2. Choose country, amount, and delivery method (cash).
  3. Enter your receiver’s name.
  4. Pay with your card2 or with bank transfer.
  5. You’ll get a confirmation by email. Save the tracking number (MTCN) and only share with your receiver for pickup.
Send to a bank account1

Enjoy money transfers from your phone directly to their bank account. You’ll be able to pay by credit/debit card or bank transfer.

  1. Check if you have all of your receiver’s bank details.
  2. Log in to your profile. If you don’t have a profile, please register for free.
  3. Click ‘Send money’ to start your transfer and enter the destination and transfer amount and your receiver’s bank account information. Learn more about what’s required.
  4. Choose delivery to a ‘Bank account’.
  5. Pay by credit/debit card2 or with your bank account.
  6. We will send a confirmation email with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). ONLY share this number with your receiver.
  7. The money will be deposited into your receiver’s qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.
Send to a mobile wallet1

If your receiver lives in a country where we offer this service, you can even send money to their mobile phone—so they can get their money quicker and easier than ever. Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet with one of our partner mobile operators in their country.

  1. Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
  2. Log in to your profile. If you don’t have a profile, please register for free.
  3. Start your transfer. Enter the destination country and the amount you’re sending, and then choose delivery to a ‘Mobile wallet’.
  4. Enter your receiver’s name and mobile number.
  5. Pay with your credit or debit card2.
  6. Both you and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text message4 when the money’s been delivered.

Want to transfer money in person? Enjoy sending money from agent locations in the Netherlands. Save time at the counter by starting the transfer on our app and paying cash at participating locations.

Send money for cash pickup in minutes2

We are formless! Go directly to the counter to send money in cash.

  1. Search here for an agent location near you.
  2. Complete the ‘Send money’ section of the form and choose ‘Cash pickup’ and ‘Money in minutes’.
  3. Give the agent the completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee4) in cash.
  4. Save your receipt and share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver for pickup. Do not share it with anyone else.
Send to a bank account2

We are formless! Go directly to the counter to transfer money to a bank account.

  1. Search here for an agent location near you.
  2. Complete the ‘Send money’ section of the form, including your receiver’s bank and account information. Check what specific information is needed.
  3. Give the agent the completed form with the applicable funds (including transaction fee4) in cash.
  4. Save your receipt with the tracking number (MTCN).
  5. Your money will be deposited into your receiver’s bank account within 1 to 3 bank working days, depending on the destination country. Check out destination-specific timing.
Send to a mobile wallet2
  1. Check available destination countries and mobile providers.
  2. Find a nearby agent location on our app or website.
  3. Complete the ‘Send money’ section of the form and choose ‘Mobile wallet deposit’. Include your receiver’s mobile phone number.
  4. Give our agent the completed form with all applicable funds (including the transfer fee4).
  5. Save the receipt and share the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) with your receiver for fast cash pickup. Do not share it with anyone else.

Pay the way you like

Bank transfer

Credit2 or debit card

Via Apple Pay® in our app

Cash at an agent location

Bank account iDeal

Send money with our app on the go

Check our transfer fees4 and exchange rates in advance.

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Pay with your debit/credit card or bank account.

Set up in the app, pay at an agent location.

Track your transfers in real time.

Enjoy easy repeat transfers.

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It’s quick and easy to transfer money with us. Fund your transfer by credit or debit card, bank transfer or cash.

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With Western Union, you can transfer money from the Netherlands to 200+ countries and territories around the world.

1 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 money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

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 Standard message and data rates from mobile service providers may apply.

4 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.