How much does it cost to send money?

The fee varies between different countries and different agents. You can find a general price list here.

I have sent money and want to change one of the details on the recipient. Can you help me with that?

If you sent the money from a FOREX store, you can come in to us and we will help you. Don't forget to bring your receipt and ID with you. If you have shipped from another Western Union agent, you will need to contact Western Union yourself.

How long does it take for the recipient to receive the money?

If you ship to a Western Union agent abroad, the money is usually available within a few minutes, or you can choose to have it available the next day, which is usually cheaper. To many countries, you can also deposit the money into a bank account or mobile wallet. In that case, it may take a few banking days.

What rate do I get when I send money?

It is Western Union that sets the course and it is updated several times a day. You are welcome to visit us and we will help you see what the course is at the moment.

The amount you can send varies by country. We always need to understand the purpose of the transaction and the origin of the money you send. In some cases, we may need to ask additional KYC questions and see documentation proving the origin and purpose before we can complete the transaction.

Send money abroad with Western Union

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Send Money with FOREX

Send and receive money quickly and smoothly worldwide*

Over 200 countries and over 550,000 agents connected to the service.

Enables to send money abroad without having to have a bank account

Visit a FOREX store and bring your ID

Safe and secure

With Western Union, you can feel that your money is being sent safely and securely

How it works

You can send money through Western Union by visiting one of our stores. (Not online)

Go to your FOREX store

Find the FOREX store that suits you best.

Identify yourself

Once in the store, you will need to identify yourself with a Driver's License or Passport

Tell us where and to whom the money will be sent

We will need to know the necessary information about where and to whom the money will be sent.

Pay

Before the transaction is completed, you pay the amount plus the fee

Transaction completed

Within a few minutes, the transaction has been completed.

The recipient can collect the money

The recipient can go to the nearest office, identify themselves and collect the money.

DONE!

At all our FOREX stores you can use Western Union, we can help you send money worldwide, with the exception of a few countries.* The money you send usually arrives in just a few minutes.

Western Union promotion for Pakistan offering 0 SEK transfer fee when sending 1100 SEK or more to bank accounts in Pakistan, displayed with a waving Pakistan flag and a yellow background.

Right now there is a transfer fee of 0 SEK when you send money (1100 SEK or more), from FOREX to a bank account in Pakistan with Western Union. Find your nearest FOREX store below.

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Why Western Union

No Receiver Fees

The money often arrives in a few minutes

A security on the trip if you lose your bank card

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Promotional rates when sending money with Western Union in selected FOREX stores. The offer is valid in the stores at Stockholm Central Station, in Norrköping, Örebro City, Västerås City, Skärholmen, Uppsala City, Farsta and Mall of Scandinavia in Stockholm.

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Price list and conditions

Price list Western Union Sweden (PDF) 68 kB

Western Union® Terms and conditions (Sweden) (PDF) 30 kB

Frequently asked questions about sending money

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General limitations in FOREX product range

*FOREX product offerings may differ from Western Union's. At the moment, it is not possible to send or receive money from Belarus, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Russia and Libya.

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