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
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    How to send money to a mobile wallet1

    Register your free profile

    Log in or register your profile to send money to a mobile wallet1.

    Choose the amount and destination

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

    Select a secure payment method

    Choose whether to pay with your credit1 or debit card, bank transfer, using Online banking or Apple Pay®.

    Enter your receiver’s details

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

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    Ways to send money to a mobile wallet1

    Send money online

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

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    Transfer money with the app

    Send money on the go 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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    It’s easy to register and start sending money online today.

    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 usingyour credit1 or debit card, bank transfer, using Online banking or Apple Pay®.

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

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    Get answers to your questions about transferring money to a mobile wallet

    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.

    CountriesMobile wallet4
    BangladeshbKash, Nagad
    BeninMTN, MOOV
    BotswanaOrange
    BurundiEcoCash
    CambodiaWing
    CameroonOrange, MTN
    ColombiaCoink, Daviplata, Nequi, Dale, Claropay, POWWI, Tpaga, PAYVALIDA
    DRCAirtel, M-Pesa, Orange
    El SalvadorTigo
    EthiopiaHelloCash, Amole, CBE Birr, TeleBirr, GizePay

    When the recipient’s currency is ETB

    FijiM-Paisa
    GabonAirtel, Moov
    GhanaMTN, Airtel, Tigo, Vodafone Cash
    GuineaMTN
    Guinea-BissauMTN
    IndonesiaLinkaja, Ovo, AstraPay, DANA, Gopay, Imkas, Paytren, Shoppepay, Ottocash, True Money
    Ivory 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, i-Remit/iCASH, JuanCash, Omnipay, SpeedyPay

    When the recipient’s currency is PHP

    RwandaAirtel, MTN

    When the recipient’s currency is RWF

    SamoaDigicel
    SenegalOrange, Wavem Tigo
    Sierra LeoneOrange
    South SudanmGurush
    TanzaniaAirtel, M-Pesa, Tigo
    TongaDigicel
    UgandaAirtel, MTN
    ZambiaAirtel, MTN, Zamtel
    ZimbabweEcoCash, TeleCash

    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.

    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 mWallet account.
    2. Send your details to the sender.
    3. Receive money in your mWallet.

    Still have questions or need help?

    Need help sending money or have another question? Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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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.

    4 Data as of July 9, 2025.