Geld versturen met Western Union | Western Union NL (2024)

FAQs

How to send money to the Netherlands from the US? ›

The companies offering money transfer service from the United States with the widest coverage in the Netherlands are Western Union and MoneyGram. Western Union can be reached in the U.S. at 1-800-325-6000, and in the Netherlands at 0800-736-3666 or through the internet at www.westernunion.com.

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. Bear in mind, though, that these charges can be higher depending on the currency you're sending from and to.

If you have questions regarding the amount to be refunded, please contact Customer Care. Refunds are provided in the original form of payment. It may take up to 7 business days for the financial institution to credit the money to the sender.

You can send money to someone immediately by using a money transfer service or peer-to-peer payment app. If you're using a P2P app like Cash App or Venmo, for example, the money you transfer will be available immediately in the recipient's app balance. It can take a few days to be transferred to a bank account, though.

What are your online transfer limits with Western Union? Western Union unverified accounts can usually send up to 3,000 USD. If you want to send more you must verify your account with some ID - once verified, the upper limit can be 50,000 USD.

Once verified, you can send up to 50,000 USD. You can verify your identity online or at an agent location. Please note: The sending limit may vary depending on the destination country and the service you choose.

Is Western Union or MoneyGram cheaper? MoneyGram has marginally cheaper additional fees when sending money to foreign bank accounts. However, both have very high exchange rate margin fees. These can sometimes be in excess of 5%.

Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout. How long are the money transfer funds available for pickup?

Why does Western Union hold my money? ›

There are a few reasons why a money transfer might be on hold. If its been less than 30-40 minutes since you completed it, it may not be fully processed yet. Please wait a few more minutes and then check the status again. Sometimes we need to confirm the sender's identity before we can process a money transfer.

0 USD for money orders smaller than 5 USD. 5 USD for money orders between 5.01 USD and 99.99USD. 15 USD for money orders 100.00 USD and above. A non-refundable research request fee of 15.00 USD will be automatically deducted from your refund amount.

Your government-issued ID. Your credit card²/debit card or bank account information, depending on how you want to pay for your transaction. Your receiver's first and last name as it appears on their ID. Your receiver's bank details⁴ and address, if you are sending to a receiver's bank account.

Wire transfers and P2P payments tend to be the fastest methods, but you have little recourse for getting your money back once the funds are sent. Cashier's checks are a preferred method for transferring large sums of money but can get lost or damaged.

Can I send money through Zelle internationally? Zelle is only available for customers with a US bank account and US registered mobile number. That means it's not an option for sending international payments to friends and family overseas. Read on for some international Zelle alternatives.

With PayPal, you can send money internationally to another PayPal account just like you would domestically. Xoom, a PayPal service, offers more delivery options like cash pick up, bank account transfer, and more.

Unfortunately, Cash App does not operate in the Netherlands, so customers should opt for other options. In their search for the right solutions, they must first see why many people prefer Cash App over others.