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Ways to send money for Christmas
Ways to receive money for Christmas
Whether it’s helping them with Christmas dinner or a holiday shopping spree, send the
Christmas gift that says it all: money.
Log in or register using the Western Union website to make a convenient money transfer 24/7 and wish your loved ones a merry Christmas.
Learn moreTraveling for the holidays? No problem. Send a Christmas gift of money on the go with our app.
Get our appVisit one of our agent locations to transfer money in person this holiday season. It gives you the option to pay for money transfer in cash.
Find locationsWhether it’s helping them with Christmas dinner or a holiday shopping spree, send the
Christmas gift that says it all: money.
Let them enjoy Christmas celebrations without stepping out by sending money to their bank account.
Find out moreSend a Christmas gift of money in minutes2 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.
Find a locationThey’re always on their phone? Send money as a Christmas present directly to your friends and family’s mobile wallets3.
Find out moreAvoid the chaos of Christmas shopping and send money for the holidays instead. It’s the Christmas gift that says: “Get what you really want this year”.
You can count on Western Union to make sure your Christmas present for the family gets to them when and where it’s needed. Simply, send money back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.
Send a Christmas gift of money for cash pickup in minutes2.
Check transfer fees1 and exchange rates before sending.
Track your money transfer conveniently.
Save time by saving contacts for quick repeat transfers.
Rating as of 1 April 2024
Transfer money with a bank transfer, credit4 or debit card, Apple Pay® Google Pay™. Lock in our best FX rates1 for selected countries when you choose cash or bank account payout.
Fill in your receiver’s personal information, review and send. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Transfer money with a bank transfer, credit4 or debit card, Apple Pay® Google Pay™. Lock in our best FX rates1 for selected countries when you choose cash or bank account payout.
Fill in your receiver’s personal information, review and send. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Your transfer fee1 is calculated based on the amount, destination, payout and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose whatever suits your budget and what’s convenient for your receivers when you send money to say – “Merry Christmas”.
Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.
Bank account
Instant Bank Transfers
Credit4 or debit card
Via Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ in our app
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 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. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.
3 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.
4 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.
