Send Money In-Person | Western Union UK (2024)

FAQs

Can I send money to a person through Western Union? ›

Enter the destination and the amount you'd like to send. Choose to send money internationally or locally, directly to your recipient's bank account, a nearby Western Union location or to their mobile wallet.

Opt for cash pickup at Western Union agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories. We also have thousands of agent locations across the UK for easy domestic transfers.

To send more than 3,000 USD from the United States, you will need to verify your identity¹. Once verified, you can send up to 50,000 USD. You can verify your identity online or at an agent location.

However, the costs could still be higher if you choose a different sending or receiving method. How much does Western Union charge to send $5,000? Assuming you're sending bank-to-bank, Western Union generally charges between $32.34 and $188.02 to send $5,000.

Make sure to bring a government-issued ID with you. Pay the transfer fee. Track your transfer. Upon successful payment, you'll be given a receipt with your tracking number (MTCN), which you can use to track your transfer.

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.

FAQ About Using Zelle Internationally. 🌎 Does Zelle work internationally? No, Zelle is available only in the US. The payment app only allows you to send money from one US bank account to another, meaning both the sender and the recipient must have US bank accounts.

How do I pay my friend in the UK? ›

The short and simple answer is – yes, you can, but there's a catch. In this article, we'll explore how to do it, what the process entails, and why you may not want to do it, especially if you are running a business.

You can send up to 800 GBP per transfer from the United Kingdom if your identity hasn't been verified. After your identity has been verified, you can send up to 4000 GBP every 3 days with your credit card and 50, 000 GBP through your bank. Please note: Only UK residents can send transfers with Western Union.

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%.

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.

Digital payment platforms

PayPal, Venmo, Western Union, and Cash App are some of the most popular payment services that do not require you to own a bank account to receive money. If you use a payment app like PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App, your recipient may sign up for the app and link a prepaid debit card.

Take your 10-digit reference number and your national Identity card, a valid passport or a government-issued ID to pick up your money. Complete the remittance form – available at our branches countrywide. Show your identification. Once verified, you will receive your money (usually in local currency (Kenya shillings).

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*.