Western Union money transfer
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Swiss Post, in a collaboration with Western Union, offers an international money transfer service – fast, easy, and connecting you reliably to hundreds of thousands of agent locations across 200+ countries and territories. Get the most out of your money transfers with a services trusted by millions of people every year.

worldwide: money transfer to 200+ countries and territories
fast: cash pickup within minutes (depending on destination)
nationwide: in your nearest Swiss Post branch

Send money your way

Money in Minutes¹ : Send money around the world for cash pickup in minutes¹.
Send & Save Service¹: Send money for cash pickup in 24 hours to Latin America and the Caribbean. You will save on transfer fees² compared to the standard rate.
To Mobile Wallet¹ or card: Send money directly to your receiver’s mobile wallet or card.
Direct to Bank: Send cash to bank accounts at the Swiss Post branch.

¹ ↑Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

² ↑Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

How to send money

1

Present your ID and specify your money transfer details.
2

Pay the money transfer amount, transfer fees, applicable taxes.
3

Get the receipt with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
4

Inform the receiver about the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) and the money transfer amount.
The receiver can collect funds at any local Western Union agent location.

Western Union Money Transfer fees when sending money at Swiss Post locations

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–200.00	7.00
200.05–500.00	9.00
500.05–750.00	10.00
750.05–2000.00	12.00

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–50.00	7.90
50.05–200.00	15.90
200.05–500.00	22.90
500.05–750.00	25.90
750.05–1000.00	28.90

Transfer fees apply for: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–50.00	5.00
50.05–200.00	7.00
200.05–500.00	9.00
500.05–750.00	11.00
750.05–1000.00	13.00

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–100.00	7.50
100.05–300.00	13.00
300.05–400.00	20.00
400.05–750.00	27.00
750.05–1000.00	34.00

Transfer fees apply for: Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–50.00	7.00
50.05–500.00	9.00
500.05–1000.00	12.00
1000.05–1500.00	15.00

Send & Save

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–200.00	5.00
200.05–500.00	8.00
500.05–750.00	10.00
750.05–2000.00	3% of the amount sent

Send & Save transfer fees apply for: Anguilla, Antigua, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, Granada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Columbia, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–200.00	10.00
200.05–500.00	10.00
500.05–750.00	5% of the amount sent
750.05–2000.00	5% of the amount sent

In minutes fees: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Colombia, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–200.00	5.00
200.05–400.00	7.50
400.05–450.00	10.00
450.05–500.00	12.00
500–750.00	15.00
750.05–900.00	20.00

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee¹(CHF) in minutes²
0.05–100.00	7.90
100.05–300.00	15.90
300.05–500.00	22.90
500.05–1000.00	25.90

¹ ↑ Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmiter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

² ↑ 2Due to certain transaction conditions – such as amount sent, country of destination, availability of currencies, legal announcements, proofs of legitimacy, opening hours of the sales offices, different time zones or the option to delay payouts – may delay money transfers or make services unavailable. Additional restrictions may occur. The maximum amount to be sent is CHF 8,500 or the equivalent in local currency per person per transaction per day. Splitting the transaction is not allowed. The sender and the recipient must present a valid passport (identity card). For mobile phone transactions, the amount is credited to the recipient’s mobile wallet using the account associated with their mobile phone number. Additional third-party fees such as SMS fees, overdraft and withdrawal fees may apply. More information about the restrictions can be found on the transfer form. Depending on the size of the amount, additional information and documents relating to the transaction may be required on a case by case basis.

Money in Minutes

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee
0.05–75.00	20.00
75.05–150.00	21.00
150.05–300.00	30.00
300.05–450.00	40.00
450.05–600.00	50.00
600.05–750.00	55.00
750.05–1125.00	65.00
1125.05–1500.00	71.00

Transfer amout (CHF)	Transfer fee (CHF)
0.05–8500.00	5.00

Notes regarding transfer fees

Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmiter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

Due to certain transaction conditions – such as amount sent, country of destination, availability of currencies, legal announcements, proofs of legitimacy, opening hours of the sales offices, different time zones or the option to delay payouts – may delay money transfers or make services unavailable. Additional restrictions may occur. The maximum amount to be sent is CHF 8,500 or the equivalent in local currency per person per transaction per day. Splitting the transaction is not allowed. The sender and the recipient must present a valid passport (identity card). For mobile phone transactions, the amount is credited to the recipient’s mobile wallet using the account associated with their mobile phone number. Additional third-party fees such as SMS fees, overdraft and withdrawal fees may apply. More information about the restrictions can be found on the transfer form. Depending on the size of the amount, additional information and documents relating to the transaction may be required on a case by case basis.

How to receive money

1

Show the agent your ID and provide the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), the sender’s country, full name, and the expected money transfer amount.
2

Collect your money and the receipt.

FAQ

If you would like to change some details of your transaction, please visit the branch where you carried out the transaction in person with a valid form of ID. We cannot accept any changes without valid ID. Please note we cannot change any details for a transaction carried out in a different branch. Making changes over the phone is also not possible.

Money sent via Western Union will normally be paid into the recipient’s account within one to two working days. Depending on when and where the money is sent, payments can be made on the same day or may take up to three days. After sending the money, ask the recipient to check their account and verify if they have received the money.

Do you have any questions about Western Union?
Please call 0800 562 103

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Western Union Money Transfer fees when sending money at Swiss Post locations

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Standard fees

Direct to bank, Direct to Wallet, Direct to Card

Notes regarding transfer fees

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Do you have any questions about Western Union? Please call 0800 562 103

Western Union money transfer
Send money worldwide at your nearest Swiss Post branch.

Do you have any questions about Western Union?
Please call 0800 562 103