International digital money transfers with Western Union® are no longer available on our website

You can still easily send money online overseas (including Start Online and Finish Instore) by visiting Western Union Australia | International Money Transfers.

Your existing login details will work seamlessly there.

Send money overseas with Western Union at Australia Post

Transfer money from Australia to 200+ countries and territories worldwide, including India, the Philippines, Lebanon, Fiji, the USA and more.

It's convenient

Choose from over 2,700 Post Office locations

It's flexible

Payment options include cash, debit/credit card or bank account.

It's trackable

Track your money transfer online in real time using its unique Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

It's reliable

Western Union has been transferring money securely for over 140 years.

It's fast

Transfer money for cash pick up and have it ready in minutes.2

Find a Post Office

Head to a participating Post Office with your Australian mobile number and one of the following forms of current and valid ID:

  • Australian driver's license
  • Passport3
  • Australian Proof of Age card4

We’ll tell you the currency exchange rate and any applicable fees for your money transfer upfront. Confirm your recipient details, pay using cash or EFTPOS and your money is on its way.

There is no need to prefill any forms – you’ll only need to fill out a Western Union brochure (PDF 514kB) at the counter if you’re a new sender or transferring money to a new recipient.

Choose how your recipient gets your money

There are a number of options you can choose from when sending funds overseas:

  • Directly to a bank account, available within minutes – 2 business days2 across 125+ countries.6 The fee is paid by the sender.7 Unlike bank transfers, there are no costly surprises8.
  • Mobile wallet, available within minutes – 2 business days1 by using the receiver's mobile number.9

1 The Western Union Online Service is offered by Western Union Financial Services (Australia) Pty Limited in conjunction with Western Union Network (Ireland) Limited. Should you click on links to Western Union, you will be leaving the Australia Post site and be directed to the Western Union site to transfer your money. Please see the terms and conditions of the online money transfer service for further details. 24/7 online service is subject to scheduled maintenance and unscheduled changes.

2 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain factors, including the amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, and selection of delayed delivery options. Additional restrictions may apply. Please see the terms and conditions of the Western Union site for more details. Cash Pick-up - available within minutes at over 350,000 agent locations in over 200 countries and territories globally. Bank Account - available within minutes - 2 business days at over 125+ countries that allow direct to bank transfers (only available for selected countries please check country conditions). Mobile Wallet - available within minutes - 2 business days. Funds are transferred using receiver's mobile number for an easy transfer direct to their mobile wallet (only available for selected countries - please check country conditions).

3 Passport must be current and in English.

4 South Australian Proof of Age Cards not accepted.

5 Network data as of 31 December 2024.

6 Visit Western Union Australia | International Money Transfers for the complete list of countries for direct to bank service..

7 Please contact any Western Union Agent for fees to send different amounts to different countries.

8 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fee and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to applicable taxes, if any.

9 Visit the Western Union website for the complete list of countries and mobile operators for mobile phone service. Funds will be paid to receiver's mobile wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver's mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash.