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
Currency	Transfer fee	Exchange rate	Recipient gets Sending 1,000 SGD	Sending with
USD US dollar	5.00 SGD	0.779676	775.78 USD	Save 3.41 USD
PHP Philippine peso	3.00 SGD	48.6019	48,456.12 PHP	Save 270.92 PHP
IDR Indonesian rupiah	3.00 SGD	14,014.4	13,972,360 IDR	Save 49,156 IDR
HKD Hong Kong dollar	5.00 SGD	6.04191	6,011.70 HKD	Save 104.14 HKD
AUD Australian dollar	5.00 SGD	1.11584	1,110.26 AUD	Save 5.68 AUD
EUR Euro	5.00 SGD	0.685415	681.99 EUR	Save 4.95 EUR
JMD Jamaican dollar	5.00 SGD	120.809	120,205.21 JMD	4,026.37 JMD more
MKD Macedonian denar	5.00 SGD	41.9116	41,701.99 MKD	We can’t send to this currency yet, but we’re working on it.
COP Colombian peso	3.00 SGD	2,640.65	2,632,731.81 COP	38,288.18 COP more
HUF Hungarian forint	5.00 SGD	252.614	251,351 HUF	Save 1,079 HUF

The above information applies when you pay in via bank transfer.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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