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Send money to over 200 countries and territories with Western Union.

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    Ways to send and receive a Christmas gift of money

    Send money online

    Log in or register using the Western Union website to make a convenient money transfer 24/7 and wish your loved ones a merry Christmas.

    Start your money transfer

    Send with our app

    Traveling for the holidays? No problem, send a Christmas gift of money on the go with our app.

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    Send in person

    Visit any agent location in Germany to transfer money in person this holiday season. It gives you the option to pay in cash.

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    Bank account

    Be a part of Christmas celebrations back home by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.

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    Cash pickup

    Send a Christmas gift of money in minutes1 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.

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    Mobile Wallet2

    Wish a merry Christmas by sending money directly to your friends and family’s Mobile Wallets2.

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    Debit card

    Transfer money this Christmas to your receiver’s card linked to their bank account.

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    Pay the way you like to send money as a Christmas gift

    Bank account

    SOFORT

    Credit2 or debit card

    Via Apple Pay® in our app

    In cash at an agent location

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    Transfer money for Christmas with our app

    Send money virtually anywhere for cash pickup in minutes1.

    Check transfer fees3 and exchange rates3 in advance.

    Track your money transfer conveniently.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    Why send money as a Christmas gift?

    Even if you’re far away this Christmas you can be a part of the celebration. Simply, send a Christmas gift of money back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.

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    Advantages of sending money online with Western Union

    You can count on Western Union to have your Christmas gift for family delivered when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all benefits we offer this Christmas.

    How to send money online for Christmas?

    Register or log in to your profile

    Register or log in on westernunion.com or our app. It‘s free and all you need is an email address.

    Choose the amount you wish to send

    Put in the amount you wish to send as a Christmas gift. We’ll show you the transfer fee3 for your chosen sum.

    Choose the payment and payout method

    Transfer money with your bank account, Sofort, Apple Pay, credit2 or debit card directly to your receiver’s bank account.

    Enter your receiver’s information

    Fill in your receiver’s personal information and the details of their bank account.

    Verify your identity

    If you are sending more than 1000 EUR, we will ask for a photo of your ID card to verify your identity.

    That’s it! Your Christmas gift is on its way

    We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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    How much does it cost to send money as a Christmas gift?

    Your transfer fee3 is calculated based on the amount, destination, payout and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose whatever suits your budget and what’s convenient for your loved ones to wish a merry Christmas.

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    Donate to spread joy this Christmas

    The Western Union Foundation funds programs for underserved populations across the globe. Working with our partners, we advocate for a world where there is more equal opportunity for all. Help us in this mission by making a donation this Christmas.

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    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

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    1 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.

    2 Additional third-party charges may apply.

    3 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.