Send money to a mobile wallet

Quickly and reliably send funds to your receiver’s preferred e-wallet1 on their mobile phone. Western Union makes money transfers to a digital wallet easy.

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Where can I send money to a mobile wallet?

Money transfers to a digital wallet can only be sent to mobile phones that belong to mobile phone operators that work with Western Union.

 

Money can be received in mobile wallets1 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.

Bangladesh
Cameroon
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Madagascar
Nepal
Senegal
Uganda
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How to send money to a mobile wallet

Register your free profile

Log in or register and verify your profile to send money to a mobile wallet1. You can verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.

Choose an amount and destination

Enter the destination and the amount you’d like to send and select mobile wallet1 as the delivery method.

Select a payment method

Choose whether to pay with your credit1 or debit card, or with a bank transfer.

Enter your receiver’s details

Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID, their wallet service provider and e-wallet mobile number.

Your money is on its way!

You’ll get a confirmation by SMS with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money is delivered.

More ways to transfer money with Western Union

Send money online

Send money online fast, 24/7, from wherever you are. With Western Union, you can transfer money from Spain to over 200 countries and territories.

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Transfer money with the app

Send money on the go, at the grocery store, the gym or from virtually anywhere with the Western Union® app.

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Pay in person

Send money in person from hundreds of thousands of Western Union agent locations worldwide. You can send money to a bank account, for cash pick-up or to a mobile wallet1.

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Frequently Asked Questions about mobile wallets

What is a mobile wallet?

A mobile wallet1 is an electronic account that’s linked to a person’s mobile phone. Money can be electronically deposited and used in the same way as cash. Mobile wallets1 also make paying for goods or services with a smartphone quick and easy.

Does Western Union have mobile money transfer?

Yes, Western Union allows you to send and receive money to a mobile wallet1 in several countries. Money transfers online to a mobile wallet1 with us are easy, just make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet1 with one of our partner mobile operators in the country where this service is available.

What are the available mobile wallet partners?

Mobile money transfers can only be sent to mobile phones that belong to mobile phone operators that work with Western Union.

Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet1 with one of our partner mobile phone operators in their country.

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:

  • Enter transfer details. Select the country of your recipient, enter the amount you want to send, and select Mobile Wallet as the delivery method.
  • Enter receiver’s details. Enter your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID and other required details for a Mobile Wallet1 transfer.
  • Complete by paying. Pay with your credit1 or debit card, or with a bank transfer. You’ll get a confirmation by SMS with the tracking number (MTCN) and a notification when the money’s delivered.

How to receive money in a mobile wallet?

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

  1. Ensure you have an active Mobile Wallet1 account.
  2. Send your details to the sender.
  3. Receive money in your Mobile Wallet1.

Still have questions about money transfer to e-wallets?

Visit our FAQs or contact us. Our Customer Care team is just a call away.

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Register to start an online money transfer today

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Quick and easy registration

It’s easy to register and start sending money online and in person today.

Track your money transfer

You can easily track your transfer online or via our app using the MTCN.

Pay the way you like

Pay using your bank account, credit1/debit card or cash at an agent location.

Convenient locations

Send money for cash pick-up at an agent location near your receiver.

Trusted by customers globally

As a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, Western Union aims to help grow economies and create a better world. You can send funds online, with our app or in person to billions of accounts worldwide. So, go ahead: send money with us and enjoy ease of use, reliable service and all the other benefits we have to offer.

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