mobile-app - Western Union Money Transfer (2024)

FAQs

How does Western Union mobile app work? ›

Start to transfer money with the app by entering the destination country and the amount you want to send. Choose the payout method that works for you – direct to a bank account, for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet³, based on your receiver's country. Enter your receiver's details.

You can send money with Western Union: Online using our website or the Western Union mobile app.

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. Created with Sketch.

Is it safe to transfer large amounts of money online? Yes, with Western Union you always receive the same high level of protection, no matter how much money you send.

Direct to Bank deposit typically takes between 2 to 5 business days, but could vary, depending on country. Bill Payment may vary depending on the selected speed of delivery or the biller. Mobile Money Transfer (transfer to a receiver's mobile wallet) – generally delivered within minutes*.

Money transfers are easy with the Western Union^® app

Send money on the go or start a money transfer and pay at an agent location. Track your money transfer in real time.

Still, they're generally cheaper than cash, card, or mobile wallet transfers. If you're looking for a rough estimate of Western Union's wire transfer fees, you can generally expect to pay around $0.65 and $3.76 for every $100 that you send.

a. Valid government-issued photo ID is needed to verify your identity. Examples: passport, driver's license, national ID.

Simply send money to yourself and pick up cash in local currency when you arrive at your destination. Enjoy the freedom of having the money you need, when and where you need it. Conveniently access your cash at our global network of more than 500,000 agent locations.

Send money online or with our mobile app. You can also call 1-800-CALL-CASH® (1-800-225-5227) to send money within the US.

Can you send money through Western Union without going to the bank? ›

Western Union allows you to send money directly to a friend or loved one's mobile phone through a mobile wallet¹. When you send a mobile transfer, the money goes to the mobile wallet account¹ that is only linked to the phone number without the need for a bank account.

Western Union is a trapdoor system. You can put the money in but the person but the person has no obligation to send you the money if he's a scammer or something like that.

You can avoid these fees by using a debit card. * 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.

For each jurisdiction, Wise is also regulated by state regulatory agencies. On top of all of this, they have bank-level data security and never sell your data. Wise is committed to keeping each customer's personal data safe, detailing exactly how they collect, process, and store it.