# Western Union: Send Money — Transfer Cash Internationally

> International money transfers, bill payments, and exchange rate tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Western Union Holdings, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-union-send-money/id424716908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Western Union Holdings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424716911)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,300,999 App Store ratings · 1,455 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 168 MB
- Languages: American English, Bangla, Bulgarian, Burmese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French and 19 more
- Released: 2011-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-union-send-money/id424716908/reviews.md

## What is Western Union?

Enjoy a $0 transfer fee* on your first transfer with Western Union®. Send money fast to Mexico and globally from the US, available 24/7.   
   
Send money, track money transfers, pay bills, review exchange rates, and find agent locations- all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app.   
  
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WE MOVE MONEY TO MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES  
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Your friends and loved ones can receive the funds directly to their bank account or mobile wallet** or pick up cash in their own currency at a convenient location near them.  
   
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SIMPLE CARD SCANNING  
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Quickly make a money transfer by setting up card payments on your mobile phone. Avoid mistakes by scanning your credit*** or debit card using the camera on your device.  
   
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EASILY VIEW EXCHANGE RATES  
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View the latest international exchange rates instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app. See how the US dollar compares to other currencies on the move.  
   
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QUICKLY REPEAT TRANSFERS  
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Save your receiver’s details to your resend list and make repeat international money transfers fast through the app.  
   
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PAY BILLS ON THE GO  
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From your car payment to a mortgage, pay bills anytime, anywhere, with our money transfer app.  
   
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START ON THE MONEY TRANSFER APP, PAY IN CASH  
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Save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app and paying in cash at a participating agent location. Visit one of more than 61,000**** across the US.  
   
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PAY THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU  
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Pay directly from your bank account, via Apple Pay® in our app, cash at an agent location, or with a credit***/debit card.  
   
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EASY TO SEND, SIMPLE TO RECEIVE  
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Use the Western Union® app to send money and choose how your receiver will get the funds.  
   
Bank account 
• Send money from your bank to billions of accounts worldwide.  
Cash pickup  
• Transfer money with the app to thousands of cash pickup locations internationally.  
Mobile wallet  
• You can send money directly to your recipient’s mobile wallet** from one of our partners (in select countries).  
  
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FEES AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES   

Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Not valid on credit cards or transfers within the United States
   
Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985. See terms and conditions for details.   
   
Western Union has offices worldwide and is headquartered in Denver, 7001 E. Belleview, Denver, CO 80237.   
   
Do you have questions about our services? Contact one of our nearby Western Union agent locations. Use our agent location finder to find one nearby or call +1-720-332-1000.   
   
* Currency exchange commission applicable. Not available for credit cards and transfers to Cuba.   
** Money transfer to digital wallets is available for some international locations.   
*** A card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply if you use a credit card. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.   
**** Network data as of September 30, 2021.  
 
Additional third-party charges may apply.

## Key features

- International money transfers
- Track money transfers
- Pay bills on the go
- View exchange rates
- Find agent locations
- Card scanning for payments
- Repeat transfers

## Chart rankings

- #74 in Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

## What do users think of Western Union?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient money transfers
- 💡 Convenient app for sending money
- 👍 Reliable service for years
- 🚀 Quick money delivery in minutes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 👎 Poor customer service and support
- 💰 High fees and exchange rates
- 🤔 Inconsistent and unpredictable service
- 🔒 Security concerns and account lockouts
- 🕰️ Slow and delayed money transfers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Transactions getting cancelled without explanation
- App unable to complete transfers due to system issues
- Incorrect name formatting causing issues at pickup
- Inconsistent behavior across different locations

**Most requested features**

- Allow editing of profile information
- Improve bank-to-bank transfer speed and visibility
- Provide more transparent fee structure
- Enhance app usability and intuitiveness

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,455)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-union-send-money/id424716908/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Service for Fast Money Transfers

*2026-08-15, version 17.2*

⭐ Great Service for Fast Money Transfers

I’ve had a good experience with Western Union. The service is convenient, fast, and easy to use. I like that there are many ways to send and receive money, including cash pickup and bank transfers. The ability to track transfers also gives me peace of mind. Overall, I would recommend Western Union to anyone who needs a reliable money-transfer service. 

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

### 5/5 — Online is so much better than in person

*2026-08-15, version 17.2*

I been using westernuion for a long time and haven’t given me any issues I don’t have to go in person to westernuion and Safeway anymore I just use my phone and my MacBook pro to send money to my wife and my kids..

### 5/5 — Genial

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

Genial

### 5/5 — WU transfers

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

I appreciate the ease in which I can transfer money through WesternUnion.

### 5/5 — Me encanta wester

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

Es la mejor aplicación de envíos sin duda alguna

### 5/5 — Carilis rincon

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

La mejor aplicación para envíos internacionales

### 5/5 — LO MEJOR

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

GRACIAS POR TANTO

### 1/5 — Manipulan la tasa de cambio

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

Está app facilita las cosas pero se aprovecha mucho de la tasa de cambio y uno pierde dinero por TRM del día. Te recomiendo mirar más apps antes de enviar solo por western unión

### 5/5 — Very nice to have you!!

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

Es muy fácil y muy sencillo hacer los envíos 
Gracias 🙏

### 5/5 — I love the app

*2026-08-14, version 17.2*

The app help me to send money to my country more quickly everywhere here in New York without going to the store give me couple points of discount and it’s really really in a good app. I love it. I will 100% recommend them.

## Frequently asked questions about Western Union

### What does this app do?

This app allows users to send money internationally to over 200 countries and territories. It also enables bill payments, tracking of money transfers, and viewing real-time exchange rates. Users can send funds directly to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or for cash pickup.

### What are the key features of this money transfer app?

Key features include sending money globally, tracking transfers, paying bills, easily viewing exchange rates, finding agent locations, and the ability to scan cards for quick payments. Users can also save receiver details for fast repeat transfers.

### How much does it cost to use this app?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, Western Union makes money from currency exchange, and fees and rates are subject to change. There may be a $0 transfer fee on your first transfer, but currency exchange commissions are applicable.

### What payment methods are supported?

You can pay for transfers using various methods, including directly from your bank account, via Apple Pay, cash at an agent location, or with a credit/debit card. Card payments can be expedited by scanning your card with your device's camera.

### How can recipients receive money?

Recipients can receive funds directly to their bank account or mobile wallet in select countries. Alternatively, they can pick up cash in their local currency at a convenient agent location near them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.3 — 2026-08-21

Bug fixes.

### 17.2 — 2026-08-11

Bug fixes.

### 17.1 — 2026-06-18

Bug fixes.

### 17.0 — 2026-05-21

Bug fixes.

### 16.9 — 2026-05-05

Bug fixes.

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