Send money to Australia

Q: How do I send money to Australia online?

Follow the regular process – login or register , click ‘ Send now ’. Choose Australia as your destination and amount you want to send. You’ll then be given information on typical Netherlands to Australia money transfer times. Choose one of the receiving and one of the payment options, and use your MTCN to track the money transfer to Australia.

Transfer money from the Netherlands to Australia today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service. Transfer money from the Netherlands to Australia today. You can send money online or in person, at home or on the go, with Western Union’s trusted money transfer service.

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Whether you are looking to send money to a loved one for a birthday, a new business opportunity, or just want to help them pay their monthly bills, you can do so with Western Union through our money transfer options from the Netherlands to Australia.

Bank account
Your loved ones can receive money direct to their bank account in Australia when you transfer money to Australia with Western Union.
Cash pickup
Arrange a cash pickup from any of the thousands of agent locations across Australia, whether they are in Melbourne, Sydney or elsewhere.
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Send online
Transfer money to Australia online quickly and easily. Register for a free Western Union profile or log in to send funds.
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Send in person
Visit one of the hundreds of agent locations across the Netherlands to send money to Australia in person.
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Send via app
Using the Western Union app, you can send money to Australia while on the go. You can also save recipient details, making it easy to make repeat transfers.
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Track your money transfer

You can track you money transfer to Australia in real time with your special Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and we’ll let you know as soon as your money arrives.

Enjoy a trusted service

With our encrypted servers and stringent fraud prevention procedures in place, you’ll have peace of mind whenever you transfer money to Australia.

Convenient locations

You can send EUR to AUD with ease thanks to the many Western Union locations throughout Australia, from Melbourne to Darwin.

Reasons to choose Western Union for your Netherlands to Australia money transfer:

Pay how you want

Western Union lets you pay in a way that suits you. Use your credit³ or debit card, bank account or Apple Pay^®, to send money to Australia.

Worldwide reach

Western Union connect millions of people across the globe. We now help our customers send money from the Netherlands to over 200 countries around the world.

Money in minutes¹

Depending on the sending and receiving methods, your money transfer could be with your loved ones in Australia within minutes¹.

Easy to re-send

Making repeat money transfers to a loved one in Australia online is quick and easy, as you can save the details of your recipient.

Send money to Australia with ease using our app

Transfer money to Australia on the go

Track your money transfer to Australia in real time.

Save recipient details for a quick way to repeatedly transfer money to Australia

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Pay the way that works for you

Credit³ or debit card

Via Apple Pay^® in our app

Bank account

More information about sending money from the Netherlands to Australia

We deal with most of the major Australian banks
You can send money directly from the Netherlands to a bank account in Australia.
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Get a free money transfer estimate before you send
Find out the costs² of an online money transfer to Australia before you send, with no obligation to transfer.
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Prepare the details of the recipient in advance
To send money to a bank account, you’ll need to have the recipient’s name and bank account details ready.
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Support your loved ones when they need you

Whether it’s a wedding in Adelaide, a birthday in Perth, a new business opportunity, or just a chance to show you care, Western Union is always there to help you transfer money from the Netherlands to Australia online.

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If you’ve read enough about how to transfer money from the Netherlands to Australia, you can go ahead and transfer money through Western Union quickly and reliably.

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Frequently asked questions on sending money from the Netherlands to Australia

How do I send money to Australia online?

Follow the regular process – login or register, click ‘Send now’. Choose Australia as your destination and amount you want to send.

You’ll then be given information on typical Netherlands to Australia money transfer times. Choose one of the receiving and one of the payment options, and use your MTCN to track the money transfer to Australia.

How much money can I send online to Australia from the Netherlands?

Online: You can send up to EUR 1,000 to Australia before we need to verify your identity. After that is finished, your send limit will increase to EUR 5,000.

How long does it take to send money to Australia?

Depending on your chosen delivery method for sending money to Australia, the money could be available for pickup within minutes¹.

How do I send money to an Australian bank account?

To send money to a bank account in Australia, you can sign up or sign in to send as you would for any other receiving option, but you will need to provide the following information:

Your recipient’s bank, state and branch (BSB)
Your recipient’s account number

Still have questions or need help?

If you still have more questions about how to transfer money from the the Netherlands to Australia, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact our team.

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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 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.

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.