A fast and reliable money transaction app right at your fingertips, 24/7

Send money,  track transactions, check transaction fees1 and find agent  locations – all on the go with the  Western Union® app.

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$0 transaction fee1 when sending money online to international bank accounts.

A money transaction app that lets you do it all

Track your transaction

Easily track your transaction on our app using your tracking number (MTCN) and get notified when your recipient collects the funds.

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Simple card2 scanning

Set up your  payment fast by scanning your credit/Visa debit card using the camera on your compatible device.

Easily view transaction fees1

Check transaction fees instantly and on the go from wherever you are.

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Send again quickly

Save your receiver’s information for quick repeat sending.

  • Track your transaction

    Easily track your transaction on our app using your tracking number (MTCN) and get notified when your recipient collects the funds.

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    Simple card2 scanning

    Set up your  payment fast by scanning your credit/Visa debit card using the camera on your compatible device.

  • Easily view transaction fees1

    Check transaction fees instantly and on the go from wherever you are.

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    Send again quickly

    Save your receiver’s information for quick repeat sending.

Added security and peace of mind

Added security and peace of mind

Fingerprint scanning

Get started in seconds with one-touch fingerprint login.

Transaction tracking

See the status of your money transaction on our app with the MTCN.

Encrypted transactions

We use encryption to help protect your money transactions.

Easy to send, simple to receive

With the Western Union® app for mobile money transactions, you can choose how your receiver will get the funds.

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    Bank account

    From Argentina to the Spain, send money with our money transaction app to bank accounts around the world.

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    Cash pickup

    With hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world, we’re always nearby.

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    Mobile wallet3

    In selected countries, you can send money directly to your receiver’s mobile wallet.

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More reasons to love the Western Union® app

Save time at the counter. Start your money transaction on our app and pay in cash at a participating agent location.

It’s free. Download our money transaction app now for free.

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Pay the way that works for you

Directly from your bank account

Pay cash at an agent location

Create your profile today to send money online

Create your profile online or through our app.

Send money online 24/7.

Start online and pay in cash at one of our agent locations.

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Rating as of July 25, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Western Union® mobile app

How do I get the Western Union® mobile app?

You can download the money transaction app from the Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android devices.

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How do I send money with the Western Union® mobile app?

1. If you already have the Western Union® app, log in with Touch ID or your credentials. If you don’t have our app yet, simply download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. New users can follow the steps to sign up and register a profile.
2. Start a transaction by entering the destination country and the amount you would like to send. Choose the payout method that works for you: directly to a bank account, for cash pickup or to a mobile wallet3 based on your receiver’s country. Enter your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transaction via credit/Visa debit card2 or with your bank account.
4. We will provide the tracking number for your transaction (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds. If sending to a mobile wallet, you and your receiver will get a confirmation alert via text notification when the money is delivered.

Can I start a money transaction in the Western Union® app and pay in person?

Yes, save time at the counter by starting your money transaction on the Western Union® app or online and paying in cash at a participating agent location. When you begin a money transaction on the app, you will be provided with the option to pay in cash at an agent location.

Can I pay in cash even if I use the Western Union® app to send money?

Yes, you can save time at the counter by starting your money transaction on our app or online and paying in cash at a participating agent location. When you begin a money transaction on the app, you will be provided the option to pay in cash at an agent location.

Are money transaction apps safe?

Western Union is PCI DSS compliant and committed to keeping your data and payments secure. We use a variety of techniques to protect the confidentiality of your personal information, including SSL technology.

You can learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Still have questions?

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

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1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange outside Argentina. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transaction fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

2 Network data as of 30 June 2019.