Enjoy fast and reliable money transfers this Christmas

With so many ways to transfer money, Western Union makes it easy to send money overseas to support loved ones.

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    Options for sending and receiving money as a Christmas gift

    Send money online

    Log in or sign up through the Western Union website to make an easy money transfer anytime, any day of the week, and wish your loved ones a Merry Christmas.

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    Send money with our app

    Planning to travel during the holidays? No problem, send money as a Christmas gift from anywhere with our app.

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    Send money in person

    Prefer a more in-person experience? Choose from our hundreds of thousands of Western Union offices in Spain and make your transfer in person.

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    Bank account

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

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    Cash pickup

    Send money as a Christmas gift in minutes1 for cash collection at thousands of Western Union agencies worldwide.

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    Mobile wallet2

    Wish a merry Christmas by sending money directly to your friends and family 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 as you prefer to send money as a Christmas gift

    Directly from your bank account

    With your credit2 or debit card

    Apple Pay® from our app

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    Transfer money for Christmas with our app

    Send money virtually anywhere in the world, available for cash pickup in minutes1.

    Check fees3 and exchange rates3 beforehand.

    Track your money transfer conveniently.

    Save time and repeat money transfers. Send money for Christmas with our application.

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    Why send money as a Christmas present?

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

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    Advantages of sending money online with Western Union

    You can trust Western Union to deliver your Christmas gift to your family when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all the advantages we offer this Christmas.

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    Sign up or log in to your profile

    Sign up 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

    Enter the amount you want to send as a Christmas gift. We will show you the costs3 for the selected amount.

    Choose your payment and collection method

    Transfer the money with your bank account or with your credit2 or debit card directly to the recipient’s bank account.

    Enter your receiver’s details

    Fill in the recipient’s personal details and bank account information.

    Verify your identity

    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 make a transfer on holiday?

    The costs3 are calculated depending on the amount, the destination and the methods of payment and collection. With Western Union, you can choose what best suits your budget and is most convenient for your loved ones to wish them a Merry Christmas.

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    Can a transfer arrive during a holiday?

    All bank transfers depend on the rules of the SEPA zone countries. Within this common territory, the money will arrive between the same day and the next business day (any day of the year that is not a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday).
     
    On public holidays banks do not operate, therefore, they do not make bank transfers. If you want to make a money transfer this Christmas, it is advisable to take into account the holidays of the countries of origin and destination because, if you make a transfer on holidays, it is possible that it will not be processed for some time.
     
    Nationally, these are the dates on which banks do not operate, as these are not working days: Saturdays and Sundays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Christmas Day and December 26.

    Have questions or need help?

    Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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    Donate to spread cheer this holiday season

    Western Union Foundation funds programmes for underprivileged populations around the world. In collaboration with our partners, we advocate for a world where there is greater equality of opportunity for all. Help us in our mission by making a donation this Christmas.

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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.