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Western Union exchange rate

Considering a Western Union international money transfer? Compare Western Union transfer fees and exchange rates, and get a better deal for sending money abroad.1

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Exchange rates and fees per provider
CurrencyProviderTransfer feeExchange rateRecipient gets
Sending 1,000 EUR
Sending with Wise logo
USD
US dollar
Western Union logo0.00 EUR1.134111,134.11 USD
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Save 12.77 USD
INR
Indian rupee
Western Union logo0.00 EUR109.073109,073.12 INR
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Save 368.89 INR
GBP
British pound
Western Union logo0.00 EUR0.855396855.40 GBP
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Save 2.78 GBP
AUD
Australian dollar
Western Union logo0.00 EUR1.638021,638.02 AUD
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Save 2.14 AUD
AED
UAE dirham
Western Union logo0.00 EUR4.161934,161.93 AED
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Save 44.54 AED
MAD
Moroccan dirham
Western Union logo0.00 EUR10.595010,595.04 MAD
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156.09 MAD more
THB
Thai baht
Western Union logo0.00 EUR37.815237,815.20 THB
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135.26 THB more
BRL
Brazilian real
Western Union logo0.00 EUR5.874005,874 BRL
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Save 28.42 BRL
IDR
Indonesian rupiah
Western Union logo0.00 EUR20,580.520,580,549 IDR
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75,453 IDR more
CAD
Canadian dollar
Western Union logo0.00 EUR1.595911,595.91 CAD
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Save 4.49 CAD
The above information applies when you pay in via bank transfer. 
Western Union

About Western Union

Western Union is a public company, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States. It has been operating in financial services industry since 1851. Western Union offers its customers products and services in money transfer and currency exchange.

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How long does it take to send money with Western Union?
The time it takes to send money with Western Union will depend on:
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Where you’re sending money to

sending money to some currencies can take longer than others. Check our comparison table above to find an estimate for most world currencies.
2

The payment method you’re using

using a debit card or a credit card to fund your transfers is usually the quickest, but can come with an extra cost.
3

When you send your money

different banks have different cut-off times, which, if you miss them, can make your money transfer take longer. Weekends and bank holidays can also have an impact on the duration of your money transfer.

How much does it cost to send money abroad with Western Union?

The cost of international money transfers with Western Union will depend on where you are sending money from and to. Check our comparison table above to find a price for your money transfer.

Your chosen payment method can also come with extra costs. Bank transfer is usually the cheapest option, especially compared to payment with credit or debit card. In our comparison, we compare the costs using the bank transfer method.

Compare Western Union to Wise to see how much you can save.

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Join over 14.8 million people who get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise, and send to 140+ countries with no hidden fees.

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1 The content of the publications has not been reviewed or approved by Western Union.

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