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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 USD
Sending with Wise logo
INR
Indian rupee
Western Union logo0.00 USD94.367094,367 INR
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547.44 INR more
CAD
Canadian dollar
Western Union logo1.99 USD1.358751,356.04 CAD
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Save 7.92 CAD
PHP
Philippine peso
Western Union logo1.99 USD60.859660,738.47 PHP
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Save 982.43 PHP
EUR
Euro
Western Union logo1.99 USD0.843900842.22 EUR
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Save 9.07 EUR
AUD
Australian dollar
Western Union logo0.99 USD1.358831,357.48 AUD
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Save 13.33 AUD
MYR
Malaysian ringgit
Western Union logo0.99 USD3.997073,993.11 MYR
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Save 31.80 MYR
GBP
British pound
Western Union logo0.99 USD0.729061728.34 GBP
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Save 2.37 GBP
SGD
Singapore dollar
Western Union logo0.99 USD1.227941,226.73 SGD
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Save 24.37 SGD
RON
New Romanian leu
Western Union logo1.99 USD4.485444,476.51 RON
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9.67 RON more
LKR
Sri Lanka rupee
Western Union logo1.99 USD326.942326,291.34 LKR
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2,098.51 LKR more
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.

Get your money moving worldwide

Join over 18.9 million people who get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise, and send to 140+ countries with no hidden fees.

Our product is ideal for families living abroad.
1 The content of the publications has not been reviewed or approved by Western Union.

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