How to send money online via western union

When you need to send money online, join the 70 million senders and receivers that use Western Union for money transfer needs.

It's easy – you can do it in just a few simple steps. You'll need a Western Union profile and a payment method, and then you'll choose the way you want to send. Make sure you know your receiver's name, country and bank account information if you're sending money directly to their account. You'll get a confirmation email when you're finished, and your receiver will get the money quickly and easily.

The infographic below will walk you through how to send money online. And when you're ready, log in or register to get started.

Send money online from Netherlands with a few simple steps

Sending money should be as convenient as checking your email or surfing the web. With Western Union, you can send money online 24/7. Your receiver can pick up the money in cash at a Western Union agent location. In certain countries, money can be deposited in a bank account1 or received in a mobile wallet2.

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We encrypt your transfers

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We are committed to keeping your data secure

How to send money online?

Money transfers online with us are easy. Just log in to or register for your online Western Union profile and follow these easy steps. You can send up to 1,000 EUR before we need to verify your identity.

Pay the way you like

Bank transfer (iDEAL banking)

Card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Electron)

Send money to a bank account

Save your receiver a trip to an agent location and have them get your transfer delivered straight to their bank account1. Pay with your credit or debit card3, or bank transfer. The money will be deposited into your receiver’s qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.

Send money for cash pick-up

Send money to one of hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world in minutes1. Pay with your card3 or bank transfer and remember to share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver.

Send money to a mobile wallet

Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet2 with one of our partner mobile operators in the country where this service is available. Then set up a transfer online, add your receiver’s mobile number and pay with your credit or debit card3. You and your receiver will get an SMS4 notification when the money’s delivered.

1 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.

2 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.

3 Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply.

4 Standard message and data rates from mobile service providers may apply.

Sending money should be as convenient as checking your email or surfing the Web. With Western Union, you can send money online 24/7. Your receiver can pick up the money as cash at a Western Union agent location. In certain countries, money can be deposited in a bank account or received in a mobile wallet.

Send money to a bank account

2. Choose country, amount and delivery method (bank account).

3. Enter your receiver’s bank account information. Learn more about what’s required.

4. Pay with your credit or debit card 6.

5. You’ll get a confirmation by email with the tracking number (MTCN).

6. The money will be deposited into your receiver’s qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.

Send money for cash pickup

Send money to a mobile phone

1.  Check available destination countries and mobile networks.
2. Log in to your profile. If you don’t have a profile, please register for free.
3. Choose country, amount and delivery method (mobile wallet).5
4. Enter your receiver’s name and mobile number.3
5. Pay with your credit or debit card.6
6. You and your receiver will get a confirmation alert in the form of an SMS7 notification when the money’s delivered.

How to send money online

Sending money online with Western Union is easy. Choose the service that’s best for you and follow the simple steps below to find out how.

Transaction limits

You can send up to 1.000 EUR within a 5-day period before we ask you to verify your identity.

After that is finished, your send limit will increase to 5.000 EUR per 3-day period.

Payment options

Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Electron