Can western union send money to a bank account

Bank account transfer details and timeline

Search for the country you want to send money to for more details on the banking information you need, as well as the amount of time required to process the money transfer.
Please note: bank name is mandatory in most countries.

CountryCurrencyDelivery timeline0Bank details
Albania ALK 1-2 banking days IBAN
Andorra EUR 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Argentina ARS Up to 5 days1 Account number, tax ID (CUIL), purpose of transfer,
receiver nationality, address – city,
province, email, mobile number
Australia AUD 0-1 banking day Bank/State/Branch (BSB), account number
Austria EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Azerbaijan AZN 0-1 banking day IBAN, purpose of transfer
Bahrain BHD 1-2 banking days BIC, IBAN
Bangladesh BDT 0-2 banking days Branch name, district, account number
Belgium EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Bosnia & Herzegovina BAM 0-1 banking day IBAN, receiver address, city, postal code
Brazil BRL Same banking day Branch number, account number and type,
receiver CPF (tax ID), date of birth,
phone, mobile number
Bulgaria EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Canada CAD 1-2 banking days Financial institution number, transit number, account number and type
Chile CLP 1-2 banking days Account number, account type, RUT (tax ID)
China CNY Real-time2 to 5 banking days3 Bank card number, receiver mobile number,
purpose of transfer
Colombia COP 0-1 banking day Account number and type, receiver national ID, address, state (departamento), city, mobile number
Costa Rica CRC/USD In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, national ID number
Croatia HRK 0-1 banking day IBAN
Cyprus EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Czech Republic CZK 0-1 banking day IBAN
Denmark DKK 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Ecuador USD 0-1 banking day Bank name, account number, account type, receiver address
Egypt EGP 1-2 banking days Account number, purpose of transfer
El Salvador USD 0-1 banking day Bank name, account number
Estonia EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Finland EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
France EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
French Guiana EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Georgia GEL 0-1 banking day IBAN, purpose of transfer, receiver address
Germany EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Ghana GHD In minutes Account number, SWIFT BIC, purpose of transfer
Gibraltar GBP 0-1 banking day IBAN
Greece EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Guadeloupe EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Guatemala GTQ 0-1 banking day Bank name, account number, receiver address
Honduras HNL 0-1 banking day Bank name, account number, receiver address
Hong Kong HKD 0-1 banking day Account number, bank code, branch code
Hungary HUF 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Iceland EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
India INR Real-time5 to 1 banking day Account number, IFSC code, purpose of transfer
Indonesia IDR Real-time6 to 1 banking day Account number
Ireland EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Israel ILS 1-2 banking days IBAN, purpose of transfer
Italy EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Jamaica JMD 0-1 banking day4 Account number, branch name, receiver’s mobile number
Japan JPY 1-2 banking days BIC, account number
Kenya KES In minutes to same banking day Account number
Kosovo EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN, purpose of transaction
Kyrgyzstan KGS 0-1 banking day Bank name, account number, BIC, purpose of transfer
Latvia EUR 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Liechtenstein CHF 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Lithuania EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Luxembourg EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Macedonia MKD 0-1 banking day Account number
Malaysia MYR 0-1 banking day BIC, account number
Malta EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Martinique EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Mayotte EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Mexico MXN Real-time7 to same banking day Account number or CLABE, receiver address, city, state, phone number
Moldova MDL 0-1 banking day IBAN, fiscal code, purpose of transfer
Monaco EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Morocco MAD Next banking day8 Account number
Nepal NPR In minutes to same day Account number, purpose of transfer, sender relationship to receiver
Netherlands EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
New Zealand NZD 0-1 banking day Account number
Nigeria NGN Real-time9 Account number
Norway NOK 0-1 banking day Account number
Pakistan PKR Real-time10 IBAN / account number, branch name / address
Philippines PHP Real-time11 to 1 banking day Account number, purpose of transfer
Peru PHP In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, purpose of transfer
Poland PLN 0-1 banking day IBAN, purpose of transfer
Portugal EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Puerto Rico USD Next banking day ABA routing number, account number, receiver address, city, state, zip, phone number
Reunion Island EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Romania RON 0-1 banking day IBAN
Russia RUB / USD 1-2 banking days (USD)
0-1 banking day (RUB)
Branch city, Russian BIC, account number, purpose of transfer
Rwanda RWF In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, purpose of transfer
Saint Bartholemy EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Serbia RSD 0-1 banking day IBAN
Senegal XOF 0-1 banking day IBAN
Singapore SGD 1-2 banking days Account number
Slovakia EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Slovenia EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Spain EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Sri Lanka LKR In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, branch name, purpose of transfer
St Martin EUR 0-1 banking day IBAN
Sweden SEK 0-1 banking day Bank code, BIC, account number
Switzerland CHF 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN
Tanzania TZS In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, purpose of transfer
Thailand THB 0-2 banking days Account number
Turkey TRY 0-1 banking day IBAN
Uganda UGX In minutes to 1 banking day Account number, purpose of transfer
Ukraine UAH In minutes to 1 banking day IBAN
United Arab Emirates AED 0-1 banking day BIC, IBAN, purpose of transfer
United Kingdom GBP 0-1 banking day Sort code, account number
United States of America USD Next banking day12 ABA routing number, account number, receiver address, city, State, zip, phone number
Vietnam VND 0-1 banking day Account number

0Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms and Conditions for details.

1The initial transfer can take up to five days pending KYC validation, with subsequent transactions to the same Receiver bank account number occurring on the same day.

2China: Real-time transfers are available to accounts with an associated UnionPay debit card number beginning “62”. Transfers to certain accounts may only be sent during China bank processing hours from 7.30 pm to 9.45 am Eastern Time. For first-time receivers, transfers may be delayed as we may need additional information from the account holder.

3China: The initial transfer may take up to five days pending Receiver registration, with subsequent transactions to the same Receiver bank account number occurring within minutes.

4First time Receivers must register.

5India: Real-time transfers are available for UPI money transfers up to 100,000 INR and for amounts less than 200,000 INR sent to receiving banks with IMPS services, including State Bank of India, ICICI Bank Limited, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda. Sums larger than 200,000 INR will arrive the next day by NEFT.

6Indonesia: Real-time transfers are available to BRI, BNI, BCA and Bank Mandiri. Funds will reach most other banks in Indonesia on the same banking day for amounts less than 10m IDR. Funds will generally reach a receiver’s bank account on the same banking day for transfers sent before 11 am Eastern Time.

7Mexico: Real-time transfers are available to Banamex, Bancomer, Santander, Azteca, Bancoppel, HSBC and Scotiabank. For other banks, funds will generally arrive on the same banking day for transfers sent before 2.35 pm Eastern Time.

8Morocco: Funds will arrive on the same banking day for transfers to Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) sent before 8.15 am Eastern Time.Funds will arrive the next banking day for transfers sent to other major banks including Al Barid Bank, Attijariwafa Bank and BMCE Bank before 8.15 pm Eastern Time.

9Nigeria: Real-time transfers are available to major banks including First Bank of Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa PLC and Diamond Bank.

10Pakistan: Real-time transfers are available to major banks including Habib Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Meezan Bank, Faysal Bank, Askari Bank and United Bank Limited. In the event of a receiver name mismatch, account mismatch or account requiring repair, delivery may be delayed.

11 Philippines: Real-time transfers are available to Banco De Oro (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Land Bank. For first-time BPI receivers, it may, however, take up to 2 hours. Funds sent to Land Bank between 10 am and 1 pm Eastern Time may also be delayed.

12 United States of America: Funds will reach most banks in the US by the next banking day for transfers sent before 4 pm Eastern Time.

Can I send money Western Union to a bank account?

The Western Union® app lets you transfer money to another bank account in just a few taps. 1. If you already have the Western Union® app, log in with Touch ID or your credentials.

How long does it take Western Union to send money to a bank account?

Direct to Bank deposit typically takes between 2 to 5 business days, but could vary, depending on country. Bill Payment may vary depending on the selected speed of delivery or the biller. Mobile Money Transfer (transfer to a receiver's mobile wallet) – generally delivered within minutes*.

How do I send money to a bank account?

Deposit cash at the bank. The most basic way to move money into someone else's account is to walk into the bank and tell the teller you'd like to deposit cash. ... .
Transfer money electronically. ... .
Write a check. ... .
Send a money order. ... .
Send a cashier's check. ... .
Make a wire transfer..

How long does it take for Western Union to send money to a bank account from India?

The initial transfer may take up to five days pending Receiver registration, with subsequent transactions to the same Receiver bank Account number occurring within minutes.