Your money will be available to pick up in minutes1, if you choose for the receiver to get it in cash. If you send to a bank account, see the timelines and the conditions here1,2. The duration of money transfers to a bank account varies up to 5 working days. Online services are available 24/7 year-round. Receivers can pick up their money transfers in cash at Western Union locations worldwide, depending on the hours of operation at the selected location.
1Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transfer 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.
2The money will be released only if the payment is received between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the bank’s working days; Any transfers done outside that timeframe will be only released on the next working day.