Send money quickly and conveniently to a mobile wallet1

With Western Union, you can easily make a mobile money transfer. Send money online or via our app to countries where money can be received in a mobile wallet1.

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Where can I send money to a mobile wallet1?

Money transfers to a mobile wallet1 can only be sent to mobile phones that belong to mobile phone operators that work with Western Union.

Money can be received in mobile wallets1 in several countries, including the ones below. Don’t see the country you are looking for? Visit the send money form, select the country you wish to send to, and look for the mobile wallet1 icon.

Bangladesh

Ghana

Kenya

Mozambique

Philippines

Vietnam

Cameroon

Indonesia

Madagascar

Nepal

Senegal

Zambia

China

Ivory Coast

Malawi

Nigeria

Uganda

Choose another country

How to send money to a mobile wallet1

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Get started

Register or log in to your Western Union profile at WU.com or via our app.

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Choose an amount and destination

Enter the destination and the amount you’d like to send and select mobile wallet1 as the delivery method.

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Select a payment method

Choose whether to pay with your credit2 or debit card, or with a bank transfer.

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Enter your receiver’s details

Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID, their wallet service provider and wallet mobile number.

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Your money is on its way!

You’ll get a confirmation via SMS with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money is delivered.

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    Get started

    Register or log in to your Western Union profile at WU.com or via our app.

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    Choose an amount and destination

    Enter the destination and the amount you’d like to send and select mobile wallet1 as the delivery method.

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    Select a payment method

    Choose whether to pay with your credit2 or debit card, or with a bank transfer.

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    Enter your receiver’s details

    Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID, their wallet service provider and wallet mobile number.

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    Your money is on its way!

    You’ll get a confirmation via SMS with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money is delivered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about mobile wallets1

What is a mobile wallet?

A mobile wallet1 is a virtual ‘wallet’ that lives on a mobile device. Mobile wallets1 are a convenient way to house your credit2 and debit card information and more. Mobile wallets1 also make paying for goods or services with a smartphone quick and easy.

Does Western Union have mobile money transfer?

Yes, Western Union allows you to send and receive money to a mobile wallet1 in several countries. Money transfers online to a mobile wallet1 with us are easy, just make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet1 with one of our partner mobile operators in the country where this service is available.

Still have questions about mobile money transfer?

Visit our FAQs or contact us. Our Customer Care team is just a call away.

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Register to start an online money transfer today

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Quick and easy registration

It’s easy to register and start sending money online and in person today.

Track your money transfer

You can easily track your transfer online or via our app using the MTCN.

Pay the way you like

Pay using your bank account, credit2/debit card or cash at an agent location.

Convenient locations

Send money for cash pick-up at an agent location near your receiver.

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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 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.