Send and receive cash in over 200 countries and territories

Make fast, easy and reliable money transfers from a Western Union location to over 200 countries and territories around the world. You can use this service whether you want to send cash abroad or make a transfer within Germany.

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Send money online for cash pickup

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Your loved ones can receive cash even when you send online.

You can complete a money transfer in just a few steps.

Our app and website are trusted by millions of customers.

We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions about online money transfers.

Choose how the money reaches your receiver

Western Union offers several options for receiving money. Make sure that your loved ones receive the money in the best way for them.

Bank account

Send money to billions of bank accounts around the world.

Send to a bank account

Send money for cash pickup — available in minutes1

With hundreds of thousands of Western Union locations around the world, there is always one near your receiver.

Send to a location

Debit or credit2 card

When you send the money to your receiver’s debit or credit card2, the money is automatically transferred to the bank account associated with the card.

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Mobile Wallet

Fast and reliable money transfers directly to the receiver’s mobile wallet, available in selected countries2.

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Find Western Union money transfer services near you

Where is your nearest Western Union location? With our handy location finder, you can find an agent location near you and filter the search results according to your requirements.

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Pay in a way that suits you

Whether you prefer to pay by card or with cash, Western Union offers many ways to pay for your transfers at a location near you. Simply select your preferred payment method.

Transfer money without an account

Cash

Credit or debit card

Benefits of transferring money at a Western Union location

Quick and easy

Support your loved ones directly from hundreds of thousands of Western Union locations.

 

Pay for your money transfer in cash

Send money from a Western Union location anywhere in the world and pay for your transfer in cash. No bank account is required.

Global

Transfer money from Germany to over 200 countries and regions.

 

Track your transfer

Use the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) so that you and your receiver can track the status of your transfer.

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Western Union has been active in the financial sector for over 150 years and has already successfully mastered the transition from the telegraph to the telephone and from the telephone to the Internet. Today, we combine modern identity verification with encrypted data and the fight against illegal activities to make your money transfers as secure as possible.

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How to send money transfers with Western Union

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Fast and easy — millions of people rely on us.

Transfer money on the go quickly via our app or online.

Transfer money from an agent location to over 200 countries and territories around the world.

Sending money from a Western Union Location — Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about money transfers from a Western Union location?
We’re here to help. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions.

Which Western Union location is near me?

Whether you’re looking for a Western Union location in Berlin, Frankfurt or Dusseldorf, our Find a location tool will help you find it.

Is a Western Union location near me open today?

You can find information about locations in your area including addresses and opening hours in our Find a location tool. You can also use the Western Union® app to send money anytime, from anywhere.

How can I send money from a Western Union location?

Sending money from a location is easy. You can find all locations, together with their addresses and opening hours, via our Find a location tool.

Which shops can I use to send money with Western Union?

Our Find a location tool makes it easy to find a Western Union location near you.

What is the best way to send cash with Western Union?

Whether you want to transfer money within Germany or abroad and whether you want to pay in cash or the money should arrive in cash: The best way to send cash is with Western Union. The money transfer is available for the receiver to pick up in cash in minutes1 at any Western Union location in the destination country.

How can I send money abroad?

If you want to send cash abroad, Western Union offers you a quick, simple and legal solution. Remember that sending cash abroad from Germany by post is prohibited by law.

With Western Union, however, you can play it safe and in just a few steps order the cash transfer directly at a Western Union location or even online:

  1. Go to our “Send money” page or download the Western Union® app.
  2. Start a money transfer.
  3. Select the “pay in person” with cash pickup
  4. Register for a free online profile or log in to order the transfer.
  5. Pay within 12 hours at a Western Union® location in Germany.
  6. Don’t forget to take your photo ID and cash with you so you can complete the money transfer.

Do you have questions or need assistance?

Do you need assistance with sending money or perhaps you have a question for us? Get in touch with our Customer Care representative or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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1 Depending on transaction conditions, funds may be delayed or services may not be available. This applies, for example, to amounts sent, destination countries, foreign currency availability, legal amounts, identification requirements, agent office hours, different time zones and the choice of options.

2 Additional third party fees might apply.