Gift money overseas from Australia

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Western Union Australia review

Register to start sending money overseas today

Quick registration and the first transfer free

Simply register online and verify your profile to send and receive money 24/7

Your first transfer is on us!

Pay the way you like

Pay online through your bank account, with your credit/debit card, or cash in-store.

Track your transfer

Easily track your money transfer online or via the Western Union^® app.

Convenient locations

Send and receive money at a Western Union agent location in Australia. It’s easy to find one near you with a few clicks or taps.

Our customers made millions of transfers with Western Union last year here’s why:

Ease and convenience

Send money the way that’s convenient for you: online, via the app, or in person at an agent location.

Commitment to security

Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union transfers.

Speed and transparency

Send money in minutes² for fast cash pickup and easily track your money along the way.

Worldwide reach

We handle an average of 25 transfers per second and move money from Australia to over 200 countries and territories.

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Money transfers made easy with the Western Union® app

Send money on the go, or start on our app and pay in-store.

Track your money transfer in real time.

Repeat transfers quickly to friends and family.

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4.2

Rating as of June 2024.

^*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.

² 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. For mobile transactions 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. See the transfer form for restrictions.