Send money to Mexico

The maximum amount of money you can send from Canada to Mexico depends primarily on your chosen payment method and your profile’s verification status:

• Bank Account Transfer: If you fund your money transfer directly online via a linked bank account, the standard maximum limit is $999 CAD.
• Credit or Debit Card: If you pay using a credit card or a Visa debit card, you can send a higher maximum limit of up to $5,000 CAD.
• Cash Pickup Delivery: New limits allow you to send up to $5,000 CAD specifically when selecting cash pickup as your recipient’s delivery method.

Please note that individual transfer caps may fluctuate based on your free profile verification status and local financial regulations in Mexico. To check your current limit for a specific transfer, use our online Price Estimator to see your exact caps and current CAD to MXN exchange rates upfront.

To send an online direct deposit from Canada to Mexico, you will need the following information:

• Recipient’s Full Name: Exactly as it appears on their official banking documents.
• Bank Name: The name of their specific financial institution in Mexico.
• CLABE Number: The 18-digit standardized account cipher required for all Mexican interbank transfers.

How to send online: Log into your free Western Union profile, select Mexico and your transfer amount, choose “Bank account” as the delivery method, input the recipient’s CLABE details, and fund your transfer using a debit card, credit card, or direct bank transfer. You will receive a unique MTCN tracking number via email as soon as the funds are on the way.

If you need to get money to your receiver quickly, sending money to Mexico for cash pickup is a fast and convenient option. You can simply pay by credit/Visa debit card¹ or by bank transfer, and the money is ready for cash pickup in minutes².

If paying by credit/Visa debit card¹:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter Mexico as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to send. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and payment by card.
3. Enter your receiver’s name and address.
4. Pay with your credit/Visa debit card¹.

We will send you a confirmation email with a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) for your money transfer. Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pickup.

If paying by bank transfer:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter Mexico as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to pay with a bank account. Select ‘Cash pickup’.
3. Verify your bank account and complete your money transfer.
4. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pickup.

The Western Union app lets you transfer money to Mexico on the go, anytime and anywhere to a bank account or for cash pickup.

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 register with an email address. You can verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
2. Start a money transfer by selecting Mexico as the destination country and choose the amount you’d like to send. Choose the payout method that works for you: directly to a bank account or for cash pickup. Then, enter your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transfer via credit/Visa debit card¹ or with your bank account.
4. We’ll provide a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.

Your recipient can collect cash at thousands of Western Union agent locations across Mexico. These include banks, retail stores, and authorized money transfer agents. They’ll need a government-issued ID and the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) to pick up the funds. You can also help your recipient locate the nearest pickup point using the Western Union website or app.

Delivery times depend on the transfer method:

• Cash pickup or mobile wallet transfers are usually available within minutes.
• Bank account transfers typically take 1–3 business days, depending on the banks involved.

Western Union provides an estimated delivery time when setting up your transfer so you can choose the fastest option for your recipient.

You can track your transfer using the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) provided after sending. Simply enter the MTCN on the Western Union website or mobile app to see the transfer status. You can also check with customer service or the sending agent location if needed. Tracking lets you and your recipient stay informed until the money is delivered.