Be a part of Diwali celebrations back home by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.
Send money nowSend a Diwali gift of money in minutes1 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.
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Check transfer fees4 and exchange rates in advance.
Track your money transfer conveniently.
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Even if you’re far away this Diwali, you can be a part of the celebration. Simply, send money as Diwali presents back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.
You can count on Western Union to have your Diwali gifts for family delivered when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all benefits we offer this Diwali.
Register or log in on westernunion.com or our app. It‘s free and all you need is an email address.
Put in the amount you wish to send as a Diwali gift. We’ll show you the transfer fee4 for your chosen sum.
Transfer money with your bank account, Sofort, Apple Pay, credit3 or debit card directly to your receiver’s bank account.
Fill in your receiver’s personal information and the details of their bank account.
If you are sending more than 1000 EUR, we will ask for a photo of your ID card to verify your identity.
We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Your transfer fee4 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 send a Diwali gift of money.
Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.
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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 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Transfer fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Transfer fees and exchange rates subject to change without notice.
3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.
4 Funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet 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.