Send Cash to a Mobile Phone | Western Union US (2024)

FAQs

Can you send money to a phone number with Western Union? ›

Send cash transfers to a mobile phone

Available on WU.com, the WU^® app and at retail locations (USD only). Available on WU.com, the WU^® app and at retail locations.

Western Union sends money electronically to mobile wallets¹, meaning no physical cash is moved. The money goes into the mobile wallet account linked to your receiver's phone number. You can make transfers online or through our app to customers of partner mobile operators.

With Western Union, you can send money to your loved one's phone using their mobile phone number. Western Union sends money to a mobile phone through a mobile wallet¹, linked to the phone number of your loved ones.

Open your mobile banking app or log in to Internet banking and select the 'pay someone', 'make a payment' or 'pay' option. Select the payee from your list of recipients, or select 'add a new payee' if you've never sent this person money before.

Making a mobile money transfer is convenient for the sender - as you'll only need the recipient's mobile number. Just take a look in your contacts to find the recipient's phone number, and get started with Wise.

Contact your bank to see if it offers SMS mobile payment. If so, you may need to follow a few steps to register. Your recipient may also need to be registered for the service. Once you're all signed up and ready, your bank will give you instructions on how to transfer money by SMS.

Direct to Bank deposit typically takes between 2 to 5 business days, but could vary, depending on country. Bill Payment may vary depending on the selected speed of delivery or the biller. Mobile Money Transfer (transfer to a receiver's mobile wallet) – generally delivered within minutes*.

What is the maximum withdrawal from Western Union? ›

A maximum of $7,499 USD (US dollars or its equivalent in local currency) can be received per person per transaction or per day. The maximum amount of money paid out may vary according to the agent and the district. The beneficiary must submit the correct Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

Your government-issued ID to be shown at the agent location. Your cash or debit card to pay for the transfer amount and fees. Your receiver's first and last name, to be entered as it appears on their government-issued ID.

Sending a Western Union money transfer costs $5 + 1% for any amount between $0 –$300.99 and $5 + 1.75% for amounts between $301 –$999.99 of the money transfer.

You'd need to: Transfer money from Western Union to your bank account. Link your bank account to Cash App. Use the new funds in your bank account to pay for Cash App transactions.

To make a transfer by telephone, you can call your bank directly. You will need to provide them with the beneficiary account details found in your payment instructions so that the bank's customer service representative can assist you to make the transfer.