Depending on the payment and pay out option that you have chosen, the money can be received within minutes * or within a few working days.

Delivery time frames depend on the type of service:

  • The Money in minutes’ service for pick up from a Western Union – PayLink service point is completed within minutes*.
  • The next day pickup service from a Western Union – PayLink service point is available the next day*.
  • Direct bank deposit usually takes 2 to 3 business days, but can vary by country.

To see if there is a transfer of money for pick up, click Track Transfer.

Note: You must be at least 18 years old to send or receive money with Western Union.

* The date the money will be available for pickup is indicated on the receipt for transfers over 13 euros. The service and the availability of money depend on a number of factors, such as the chosen service, the choice of late delivery, the specific conditions applicable to each service, the amount sent, the country of destination, the availability of currencies, the regulatory issues, the hours location and time zone differences (collectively, “Restrictions”).