Receive money from abroad in Portugal

Receive money in person or your bank account quickly and conveniently. Hundreds of thousands Western Union agent locations in 200+ countries and territories around the world.

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Ways to receive money in Portugal

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

How to pickup a money transfer in Portugal?

  1. Choose an agent location

    Find and visit your nearest Western Union agent location in Portugal.

  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.

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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 wallet2. Save your receiver’s details and make repeat money transfers around the world.

Check exchange rates

Quickly check transfer fees1 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.

We are always nearby

With hundred of thousand agent locations in Portugal, you can receive money from the location most convenient for you.

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 Portugal.

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 fees1 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.

Questions?

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

1 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

2 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.