Western Union

Western Union is regulated by FinCEN (US), FCA (UK). Founded in 1851, the service has proven itself with millions of users worldwide. Average rating: 4.2/5.

Western Union applies fees that vary depending on the corridor and amount. Check the table above for exact fees by destination. In general, total fees (commission + exchange margin) range from 1.7%% to 3.9%% of the amount sent.

Yes, Western Union allows transfers to mobile wallets (Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa) in certain countries. Check available corridors in our table.

Delivery times range from minutes-1 day depending on the corridor and payment method. Bank transfers are generally slower than internal transfers.