Send money to a mobile wallet

Quickly and reliably send funds to your receiver’s preferred mobile wallet1. Send money online 24/7 to countries where this service is available.

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    Where can I send money to a mobile wallet1?

    Making an online money transfer to a mobile wallet1 is easy, just make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet with mobile phone operators that work with Western Union.

    Money can be received in mobile wallets in several countries, including the ones below. Don’t see the country you are looking for? Visit the send money form, select the country you wish to send to, and look for the mobile wallet icon.

    Cameroon
    Ghana
    Ivory Coast
    Kenya
    Madagascar
    Mozambique
    Senegal
    Uganda
    Choose another country

    Pay the way you like

    With a credit or debit card1

    Via Apple Pay® in our app

    Using your bank details

    How to send and receive money in a mobile wallet

    Watch the videos to see a step-by-step guide.

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    Track your transfer

    You’ll always get a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) when sending money. Track each transfer on our website or via our app.

    Pay the way you like

    Pay using your bank account, credit1/debit card.

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    You can send money online to mobile wallets anytime, from anywhere.

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    How can I pay for my transfer?

    When you’re sending money online, you can choose how you want to pay: by bank transfer, credit1 or debit card.

    What is a mobile wallet?

    A mobile wallet1 provides a convenient way to make payments. They work through mobile apps on your phone, storing money that can be used to pay for purchases in-store or withdraw cash that can be received from the sender.

    How to send money to a mobile wallet?

    Money transfers online to a mobile wallet1 with us are easy. Just log into or register for your online Western Union profile and follow these easy steps.

    1. Enter transfer details. Select the country of your recipient, enter the amount you want to send, and select mobile wallet as the delivery method.
    2. Enter receiver’s details. Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID and other required details for a mobile wallet1 transfer.
    3. Complete by paying. Pay with your credit1 or debit card, or with a bank transfer. You’ll get a confirmation by SMS2 with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money’s delivered.

    Where can I send money to a mobile wallet?

    CountriesMobile wallet
    BangladeshbKash
    BeninMTN
    BotswanaOrange
    BurundiEcoCash
    CambodiaWing
    CameroonOrange, MTN
    ColombiaCoink
    DRCAirtel, M-Pesa
    El SalvadorAirtel, M-Pesa
    EthiopiaHelloCash, Amole, CBE Birr, TeleBirr, GizePay

    When the recipient’s currency is ETB

    FijiM-Paisa
    GabonAirtel
    GhanaMTN, Airtel, Tigo, Vodafone Cash
    GuineaMTN
    Guinea BissauMTN
    IndonesiaLinkaja, Ovo, AstraPay, DANA, Gopay, Imkas, Paytren, Shoppepay, Ottocash
    Ivoiry CoastMTN, Orange
    KenyaAirtel, M-Pesa, Equitel
    LiberiaMTN
    MadagascarAirtel, Orange, mVola
    MalawiAirtel, TNM
    MalaysiaTouch ‘n Go, Kayaaku, BigPay
    MaliOrange, Moov
    MongoliaLendMn

    When the recipient’s currency is MNT

    MoroccoOrange
    MozambiqueM-Pesa
    PhilippinesGcash, PayMaya, Coins, Grab, Lazada, CIS Bayad Center, Lulu, Shopeepay, Starpay, Tayocash, Ussc money, Zybi tech

    When the recipient’s currency is PHP

    RwandaAirtel, MTN

    When the recipient’s currency is RWF

    SamoaDigicel
    SenegalFree, Orange, Wave
    Sierra LeoneOrange
    South SudanmGurush
    TanzaniaAirtel, M-Pesa, Tigo
    TongaDigicel
    UgandaAirtel, MTN
    ZambiaAirtel, MTN, Zamtel
    ZimbabweEcoCash

    How to receive money in a mobile wallet?

    Receiving money to a mobile wallet1 is available through our partner mWallet service providers in selected countries in Africa. Simply make sure of the following:

    1. Ensure you have an active mWallet account.
    2. Send your details to the sender.
    3. Receive money in your mWallet.

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    Transfer money to mobile wallets with our app

    Send money on the go with a few taps.

    Check transfer fees3 and exchange rates in advance.

    Track your money transfer conveniently.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    1 Additional third-party charges may apply.

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

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