Transfer money online from the UK to virtually anywhere in the world with Western Union®. Start your online money transfer today.
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How to transfer money online with Western Union
Whether you’re paying bills, supporting a relative or sending a remittance to friends, our online services and app can help move your money to where it needs to be.
Register with Western Union online
Log in to your online profile using our website or app. Not yet registered? Create a profile for free today.
Enter your money transfer details
Select the destination for your money transfer – whether it’s in the UK or beyond. Confirm the amount you’d like to send, as well as a receiving option and payment method.
Fill in your receiver’s details
You’ll need to supply your loved one’s bank details for an online bank transfer, or their name and address for cash pickup at an agent location near them.
Pay and send
Review your payment method and details, then click send.
Track your money transfer
Once the money transfer is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your tracking number (MTCN). Share this with your receiver so you can both track the funds online.
Directly from your bank account
With a credit1 or debit card
Cash at an agent location
Transfer money online and they can receive how they like
When you send money using our international money transfer app or website, you can choose how you want it to arrive.
Bank account
Transfer money online from the UK using our website or app to billions of bank accounts locally and around the world.
Cash pickup
Opt for cash pickup at Western Unionagent locations in more than 200 countries and territories. We also have thousands of agent locations across the UK for easy domestic transfers.
Mobile wallet4
You can transfer money online to your receiver’s mobile wallet in selected countries for added convenience.
Easily resend to receivers
Got a monthly bill to pay or a weekly allowance for your family abroad? Register and save your receiver’s details for faster money transfers in the future.
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Register online for free
It’s completely free to set up a profile with Western Union®. Register online today to stay connected with people around the world.
Quick and easy sign up
Starting your online money transfer couldn’t be easier with our efficient registration process.
Committed to security
Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union® money transfers, wherever they need to go.
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Reasons to choose Western Union
Check rates and fees easily
Use our send money service to check currency exchange rates and transfer fees2, without any obligations to proceed.
Worldwide reach
You can stay better connected to the people that matter the most, with a variety of ways to send money to over 200 countries and territories.
Proud heritage
At Western Union®, we are proud to have helped people send money around the world for over 150 years.
Ease and convenience
Send money the way that’s convenient for you: online, with our app or in person at an agent location.
Transfer money online with our app
Start your money transfer on the go for added ease and convenience.
Save loved ones’ details in the app for repeat money transfers.
Track your transfer in real time so you know when it arrives.
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Relied on for money transfers in the UK and around the world
Western Union® is relied on by customers around the world – from the UK and Europe to India and the US. We’re known for our cross-border, cross-currency money movement, with more than 150 years’ experience.
You can look to us to support your money transfers with reliable online services and simple tracking to help ensure your money reaches loved ones around the world. So, go ahead and start your online money transfer with Western Union® to help grow economies and create a better world, by staying connected with people in different locations worldwide.
Transfer money around the world easily and reliably online
Send money to loved ones based in countries all over the world with ease, by using our money transfer services to just some of the available countries listed below.
Money transfer to Africa
From Ghana to Kenya, you can transfer money across the continent by sending money to nations all over Africa.
Other countries
Money transfer to Asia
Whether you want to do an online money transfer to India or South East Asia, you can support your loved ones by transferring money online with Western Union®.
Other countries
Money transfer to Australia
Feel closer to your friends and family in Australia than ever before, by transferring money to the people that matter the most to you.
Other countries
Money transfer to Europe
Make your money transfer as easy as possible by using our online services to send money across the whole continent.
Other countries
Money transfer to North America
Log in or register online to transfer money to locations all over North America, from San Francisco to Kingston.
Other countries
Can’t see the country you’re looking for?
Visit our send money online page for a full list.
Frequently asked questions
How much money can I send online?
If you want to send more than 799.99 GBP within a five-day period, we will need to confirm your identity first. Once we have finished your confirmation, you’ll be able to send up to 4,000 GBP for cash pickup within a three-day period. For bank transfer to bank account payouts, you will be able to send up to 50,000 GBP per transfer depending on the selected country. Bank transfer is available for UK residents only. Additional limits may apply.
What information do I need to transfer money online?
You’ll need the following information to transfer money online:
- Money transfer destination
- Amount you want to send
- Your bank account, credit1 card or debit card details
- Your receiver’s bank details – or name and address for cash pickup.
How can I transfer money online in minutes for cash pick up?
If you want to transfer money online within minutes3, you can select cash pickup and use your credit1 or debit card to pay. Your receiver should then be able to collect their cash from a Western Union® agent location right away – though this may depend on hours of operation at their local branch.
Alternatively, if your receiver lives in a country where we offer money transfers to a mobile wallet4, you can select this option. So long as their wallet is activated and with one of our partner mobile operators in their country, the money should arrive almost instantly.
How do I transfer money online to a bank account overseas?
1. Log in or register and create your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your online money transfer.
2. Enter the destination and amount you’d like to send. Transfer times vary per destination, but you’ll be able to view timings as you make your selections.
3. Select ‘Bank account’. You can select a past receiver or enter your receiver’s bank account details.
4. Pay with your credit1 or debit card.
5. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN). You can share this number with your receiver to track the funds.
Have more questions about transferring money online?
Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.Contact us.
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1 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.
2 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. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
3 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.
4 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.