Send money to Indonesia

The maximum amount you can send to Indonesia with cash is 7,500 CAD. And you can only send cash to be received as a cash pickup.

If you’re paying by credit⁵/debit card, you can send up to 5,000 CAD to an Indonesian bank account. Payments from a bank account to Indonesia are capped at 999 CAD.

Money transfers to a mobile wallet⁴ are limited to 3,400 CAD, via a credit5/debit card or bank account transfer.

It’s easy to transfer money to Indonesia online when you follow these steps:

1. Register or log into your Western Union profile and select ‘Send Money Now’ to start the money transfer.
2. Type in the destination of Indonesia and enter the amount you would like to send, as well as your chosen payment method. This will show you the available receiver options.
3. Check the money transfer costs, including any transfer fees⁶, and choose how your receiver would like the money.
4. Add your receiver’s information when prompted, as well as your payment details. You may be asked to clarify the transfer purpose and your source of funds.
5. Pay for the money transfer.
6. Look out for the MTCN in your confirmation email. You can share this with your receiver so you can both keep an eye on your money transfer.

To send money for a cash pickup, you’ll need to supply your receiver’s:

• Full name (must match their ID exactly)
• Address
• Contact details (optional)

For a money transfer to a bank account, you also need to provide their:

• Bank name
• Account number

To transfer money to a mobile wallet⁴ you may be asked to state your transfer purpose and supply your receiver’s:

• Wallet service provider
• Wallet mobile number

It’s simple to send money to a bank account in Indonesia, for customers of banks including ANZ Indonesia, Bank Jasa Jakarta and UOB Indonesia. On our website, start the money transfer and select ‘Bank account’ when choosing how your receiver would like the money. You’ll need to enter their bank account details, including the bank name and account number.

Follow this process to transfer money from an agent location:

1. Search for your nearest agent location
2. Approach the counter with your government-issued ID or phone number . You may be asked to show proof of funds before sending money to Indonesia – this could be in the form of a bank statement, payslip or tax return.
3. Inform the staff member of the amount you would like to send.
4. Pay for your money transfer using a credit⁵/debit card or cash.
5. Keep the MTCN safe and share it with your receiver, so that you can both track your money.

To predict the cost to send money from Canada to Indonesia, with no obligation to commit to the money transfer, use our price estimator tool. Enter the amount you would like to send in CAD to see the current CAD/IDR exchange rate, as well as any transfer fees⁶.

If paying by credit⁵/debit card or cash, your family could receive the funds in minutes^{2 3}. Payments from a bank account may take seven to 10 business days^{2 3} to reach your receiver in Indonesia.

The best way to send money to Indonesia from Canada depends on how your receiver wants to collect the money. With Western Union, you can send online, through the mobile app, or from an agent location. Depending on availability, you can choose:

• Bank transfer for direct deposit to an Indonesian bank account
• Cash pickup for quick access at participating locations
• Mobile wallet transfer for a convenient digital receipt

You can also track your transfer using the MTCN, giving you added visibility from the time you send money until it reaches your receiver.

The fees for sending money to Indonesia depend on the amount you send, how you pay, and how your receiver gets the money. For example, paying by card, bank account, or cash may result in different fees, and the cost can also vary by payout option, such as bank transfer, cash pickup, or mobile wallet.

Western Union shows the transfer fee, exchange rate, and estimated amount your receiver will get in Indonesian rupiah before you confirm, so you can review the total cost upfront.

Yes. Transfer limits and requirements may vary based on your payment method, payout option, and verification status. To help avoid delays, make sure you have the right receiver details before starting your transfer, such as:

• Full name as shown on their ID
• Contact information
• Bank name and account number for bank transfers
• Mobile wallet provider and mobile number for wallet transfers

Western Union may also ask for valid identification or additional verification to help keep your international money transfer secure.

You can use Western Union’s CAD to IDR currency converter to check the current exchange rate before sending money to Indonesia. Enter the amount in Canadian dollars to estimate how much your receiver may get in Indonesian rupiah. Your final cost may include a transfer fee, which can vary depending on the amount sent, payment method, and payout option. Before confirming your transfer, review the CAD to IDR exchange rate, transfer fee, and estimated delivery amount together.