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Transfer money from your local post office with Western Union.

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Why send money with Western Union?

Worldwide Coverage

Millions trust Western Union to send money internationally to more than 200 countries and territories.

Competitive Fees

Send money from just €3.90 transfer fee to select destinations.**
Check our full list of fees.

Convenient Locations

A nationwide network of over c.900 post offices. Find your local post office.

Fast Transfers

Money arrives in minutes*

Refund options

Get full or partial refund if the money is not collected.***

Multiple Payment Options

Choose from multiple options to receive money. Cash pickup. Bank account. Mobile wallet.^

How to send money

Bring ID (passport, EU driving license, or national ID) to the post office.
Get a cost quote based on the amount and currency.
Provide sender/recipient details and make your payment.
Note your 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
The recipient can collect the money in minutes.*

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How to receive money

Note your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Complete the application form with your MTCN and bring ID.
Submit documents at the counter and collect your payment.

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Western Union FAQs

You will receive a full refund, including fees, if Western Union cannot provide a collection agent in the destination country
You will receive a refund, excluding fees, if the person intended to receive the money is unable to collect it

There is a charge every time you send money. You may also need to pay a foreign exchange fee if someone is receiving the funds in a non-euro currency. Post office staff will advise you of the total cost before you send any money.

There are no charges for receiving money.

Customers can opt to either send money or receive money. There are two main services:

Money in Minutes is available to all locations and money will usually be transferred within 15 minutes
A next day service - available in selected countries only - allows the recipient to collect the payment on the next working day.

You need to complete an application form and bring identification (a passport, EU driving licence or national identity card). For some transactions, you’ll also be asked to provide proof of your address, such as a household bill issued within the last six months.

*Transfer speed and funds availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and systems availability of our partners’ banking systems, and may not be available for all transactions. See Terms for details.

** Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

***You will receive full refund up to 90 days after the transaction was processed. After that period only the principal amount will be refunded.

^Additional third-party charges may apply.

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WUPSIL is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for the provision of payment services.

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Send money around the world with Western Union