It’s quick
Send money to bank accounts or for cash pick-up in minutes1 from hundreds of thousands of agent locations worldwide3
International money transfer
Send money securely from the UK to family and friends or for payments almost anywhere in the world.
Transfer with Western Union online or from thousands of Post Office locations.
Send money online
Prefer to send money in branch?
- Send money from around 4,000 Post Office locations across the UK
- Quick, reliable payments transferred in minutes1
- Pay by cash, debit or credit card2
Fast, flexible, transparent money transfers
Here’s why so many customers entrust international money transfers to us:
It’s convenient
Pay the way you like: by credit or debit card, from your bank account or even with cash for transfers sent in branch
It’s reliable
Send with complete confidence, with strong encryption and real-time tracking for senders and receivers
Transfers in branch
Send or receive money at selected Post Office locations
Send money in branch
Here’s how it works:
Visit one of around 4,000 locations that offer Western Union services.
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Bring one of these forms of ID
• Passport
• Valid driving licence (UK, EU or EEA)
• EU or EEA national identity card
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We’ll check if you’ve used Western Union before
If you haven’t, we’ll take some details from your ID. You may need to give us some more verbally or by filling in a form.
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Pay with cash or a debit card
Choose how you pay. A currency exchange rate may also apply4.
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Contact the recipient
We’ll give you a reference number (MTCN) at the counter. Share it with the person receiving the money so they know it’s coming. They’ll be able to collect their funds in minutes1.
To send £800 or more, you MUST upload a photo of your ID. You only have to do this once
Receive money in branch
Here’s how it works:
Visit one of around 4,000 locations that offer Western Union services.
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Ask the sender for the transaction reference number
This is the MTCN reference they were given when they sent you the money.
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Visit a Post Office branch that offers Western Union
Bring one of these forms of ID with you:
• Passport
• Valid driving licence (UK, EU or EEA)
• EU or EEA national identity card
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Hand us your ID and MTCN at the counter
We’ll hand over your money. If you like you can also complete a form to confirm you’ve received it.
To receive £800 or more, you MUST upload a photo of your ID. You only have to do this once
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Common questions
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To send money online you’ll need to sign up for an account or log into your existing account.
You can send money to any Western Union location for cash pickup or directly to your recipient’s bank account or mobile phone. Once you've chosen the destination country, you'll see the types of services available.
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If you're sending money for someone to pick up in cash, it can be ready in as little as 15 to 30 minutes, later the same day or the next day. It depends on where it's going, the amount and when the pickup location is open.
If you're sending to a bank account, it usually takes up to two working days, depending on the receiving country. Delivery times shown on the ‘send money’ page are estimates of the time to deliver the money once funds are received. They don’t include the payment processing time. And they vary by destination, payment method and the payout method used.
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You can pay with your debit card, credit card or a bank account using Faster Payments. Supported cards include Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and Visa Electron. For international money transfers made in branch, you can also pay with cash.
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Verified by Visa and Mastercard SecureCode are tools that help keep your card safe when you shop online. If you buy something with it from certain websites, a box might pop up asking for a password. This helps make sure it’s really you using the card. If you haven’t activated these tools yet, you can still use your card on our site, but it’s even safer if you do.
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About our international money transfers
Post Office International Money Transfer is provided by Western Union. It’s an online or in-branch service for individual and business customers alike who want to transfer money abroad simply, securely and using a brand they can trust.
The Western Union® Online Service is offered in the United Kingdom by Western Union Payment Services GB Limited (WUPSGL). WUPSGL is a UK company (number: 11326797) with registered offices at Manning House, 3rd Floor, 22 Carlisle Place, London, SW1P 1JA.
Western Union Payment Services GB Limited (WUPSGL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. © 2026 Western Union Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners.
Post Office Limited is registered in England and Wales. Registered numbers 2154540. Registered Office: 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER. Post Office Money and the Post Office Money logo are registered trademarks of Post Office Limited.
Footnotes
1 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. Check the terms for details.
2 Additional third-party fees may apply.
3 Agent location count valid as of 31 March 2026.
4 Exchange rates apply. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice; check terms for details.