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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.

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Exchange rates and fees per currency for Western Union
CurrencyProviderShould arriveTransfer feeExchange rateRecipient gets
Sending 1,000 GBP
Sending with Wise logo
USD
US dollar
Western Union logo
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1.99 GBP1.319581,316.96 USD
Wise logo
Cheaper
in 2 days
Save 4.99 USD
EUR
Euro
Western Union logo
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2.99 GBP1.167991,164.50 EUR
Wise logo
Cheaper
in 21 hours
Save 20.48 EUR
INR
Indian rupee
Western Union logo
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1.99 GBP113.424113,197.99 INR
Wise logo
Higher
in seconds
176.62 INR more
AUD
Australian dollar
Western Union logo
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2.99 GBP2.049752,043.62 AUD
Wise logo
Cheaper
in seconds
Save 21.98 AUD
PKR
Pakistani rupee
Western Union logo
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0.00 GBP374.282374,281.50 PKR
Wise logo
Higher
in seconds
2,184.49 PKR more
CAD
Canadian dollar
Western Union logo
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2.99 GBP1.815671,810.24 CAD
Wise logo
Cheaper
in 3 days
Save 37.26 CAD
HKD
Hong Kong dollar
Western Union logo
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2.99 GBP10.181110,150.61 HKD
Wise logo
Cheaper
in seconds
Save 183.35 HKD
AED
UAE dirham
Western Union logo
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2.99 GBP4.887724,873.11 AED
Wise logo
Higher
in 17 hours
23.41 AED more
ILS
Israeli shekel
Western Union logo
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2.50 GBP4.623334,611.77 ILS
Wise logo
Cheaper
in 2 days
Save 72.73 ILS
KRW
South Korean won
Western Union logo
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4.99 GBP1,812.451,803,404 KRW
Wise logo
Cheaper
in 3 minutes
Save 41,645 KRW
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.

This doesn’t show the whole picture, however. Unlike Wise, many banks advertise low fees, while adding hidden costs to the exchange rate. Often without telling you.

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

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