What is the Western Union® Direct to bank account money transfer service?

The Direct to bank account money transfer service offers senders an easy and convenient way to send funds directly to a receiver’s...

What information is required from the sender to send a Direct to bank account money transfer?

The bank information required to send a Direct to bank account money transfer varies by country. In general, you will need to know...

How can I send money to a bank account?

This service is available for certain countries. Money is usually deposited into the receiver’s bank account within 1 or 2 working days. Mon...

What's a bank code?

A bank code is a series of numbers used to identify banks around the world. The bank code can be from 3 to 23 digits, depending on the count...

What's an IBAN code?

An IBAN is used in some countries to identify a customer’s bank account. The IBAN is an alphabetical country code followed by 2 digits and t...

What currencies are available for payouts?

Payouts will only be made in the local currency. Senders should ensure their receiver’s bank account is a local currency account to avoid po...

How long will it take my money to get there?

Generally, it will take 1 or 2 bank working days. The length of time varies based on where and when the money is sent.Learn more about ...

How can I find out if my money has been sent?

You can use the transfer status service to track the status of any money transfer. All you need is the tracking number (MTCN) and ...

What's a BIC code?

A BIC is a worldwide code for bank identification. The BIC is the same as the SWIFT code and is either 8 or 11 digits.