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Send money online from Netherlands with a few simple steps

Sending money should be as convenient as checking your email or surfing the web. With Western Union, you can send money online 24/7. Your receiver can pick up the money in cash at a Western Union agent location. In certain countries, money can be deposited in a bank account1 or received in a mobile wallet2.

We encrypt your transfers

We encrypt your transfers

We are committed to keeping your data secure

We are committed to keeping your data secure

How to send money online?

Money transfers online with us are easy. Just log in to or register for your online Western Union profile and follow these easy steps. You can send up to 1,000 EUR before we need to verify your identity.

Pay the way you like

Via Apple Pay® in our app

Cash at an agent location

Send money to a bank account

Save your receiver a trip to an agent location and have them get your transfer delivered straight to their bank account1. Pay with your credit or debit card3, or bank transfer. The money will be deposited into your receiver’s qualifying bank account. Check out destination-specific timing.

Send money for cash pick-up

Send money to one of hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world in minutes1. Pay with your card3 or bank transfer and remember to share the tracking number (MTCN) with your receiver.

Send money to a mobile wallet

Make sure your receiver has activated a mobile wallet2 with one of our partner mobile operators in the country where this service is available. Then set up a transfer online, add your receiver’s mobile number and pay with your credit or debit card3. You and your receiver will get an SMS4 notification when the money’s delivered.

1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional Restrictions may apply. See terms for details.

2 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.

3 Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply.

4 Standard message and data rates from mobile service providers may apply.

FAQ/ Send money from a bank account

How can I send money from my bank account?

You simply pay directly through your bank’s website, so you don’t need to share your financial information. Please follow the payment instructions on your money transfer receipt.

Your money will generally be available in 1 or 2 days. If you send to a bank account, it may take 3 to 5 days.

If you need money to be there in minutes, you can use iDEAL banking as your payment method. You’ll be redirected securely to the iDEAL Banking website, where you pay with your regular online banking information. Please have your online banking details on hand.

Please note: You’ll be asked to log in on the iDEAL website (and NOT on your bank’s website).

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If you need to get in touch with Western Union, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Care

Easy to send money, convenient to receive

Send money from the Netherlands to over 200 countries and territories online, in person or with our app. It’s a quick and easy way to reach friends and family in your home country or elsewhere in the Netherlands. With Western Union, you can reach your loved ones virtually anywhere.

We encrypt your transfers

We are committed to keeping your data secured

We’ve sent money around the world for over 150 years

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Convenient ways to move money with Western Union

Ways to send money

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Pay the way you like

Via Apple Pay® in our app

Cash at an agent location

Send and transfer money online in 5 simple steps

1

Register and verify your free profile

Register for a free profile to send money from the Netherlands with Western Union. Then, log in to get started. You could be in the centre of Rotterdam or the villages of rural Drenthe – it only takes an internet connection.

2

Choose the amount and destination

Then, enter your destination. You can make international or domestic money transfers to a bank account, or for cash pickup at an agent location. To some destinations, you can even send money straight to a debit card or mobile wallet2.

3

Pay the way that suits you

Choose a convenient payment option. Depending on the destination, you can pay by credit4/debit card, bank transfer5 or with iDEAL banking.

4

Enter your receiver’s details

Next, tell us about your receiver. We’ll need their full name as it appears on their ID, as well as their address and bank account5 details. Sometimes, we might ask for some other details too – it depends on the destination.

5

Track your money transfer

Finally, click ‘send’. At this point, you’ll receive a unique tracking number (MTCN). You can use this to follow your money transfer from the Netherlands out of Europe and beyond, or even if it’s going somewhere closer to home within the 12 Dutch provinces.

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Send money in a few taps with our app

Send money wherever you are – at home, work or on the go.

Conveniently track each money transfer.

Save your receiver’s details to make the next money transfer even easier.

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Rating as of 5 July 2022.

Start sending money today

Easy registration

Register for a free profile to send money internationally or domestically from the Netherlands.

Track your payments

Use your unique tracking number (MTCN) to follow your money transfer every step of the way, even if it’s staying within our corner of the European coast.

Pay the way you like

Cash, card or bank transfer – pay the way that suits you.

Convenient agent locations

Head down to a Western Union agent location in the Netherlands for easy money transfers and friendly advice.

Relied on by customers around the world

Western Union connects millions of people around the world working, travelling or living away from home. We’ve been in the game for over 150 years and are still going strong.

Whether you’re sending money online, in person or via the app, our transfers are quick, easy and reliable. Register today and reach your loved ones virtually anywhere.

Encryption to help protect your transfers

We’re committed to keeping your data secure

The reliable ways to send money internationally

Send money from the Netherlands to bank accounts around the world the way that works for you: online, with the Western Union® app or in person at an agent location. Choose your country to get started.

Frequently asked questions

How to send money internationally from the Netherlands?

You can send money internationally online, via our app or in person at an agent location. We operate in more than 200 countries and territories. Whichever method you choose, follow the simple instructions to make your money transfer. We’ll let you know if we need any country-specific details.

How do I send money to a bank account?

You can send money to a bank account online, via our app or in person from the Netherlands. Follow these simple online steps:

1. Register for a profile or log in. Click ‘Send money’ to get started.
2. Choose your destination and type in your transfer amount.
3. Select ‘Bank account’ as the receiver option. You can also send a direct bank transfer with iDEAL.
4. Choose your payment method.
5. Enter your receiver’s bank details. This could include the account number, bank address, bank name or IBAN.
6. Hit ‘Send’ and note down your unique tracking number (MTCN). We’ll also send this on a confirmation email.

How do I send money online for cash pickup?

If you send money for cash collection, it can be ready in minutes3. Here’s how it works from the Netherlands:

1. Register for a profile or log in.
2. Choose your destination and enter your transfer amount.
3. Select ‘Cash pickup’ as your receiving method.
4. Choose your payment method.
5. Enter your receiver’s details. We’ll need their full name and address and potentially some other details too.
6. Hit ‘Send’ and note down your unique tracking number (MTCN). We’ll also send this in a confirmation email.

How do I send money online to a mobile wallet2?

Some countries offer money transfers directly to a mobile wallet2. Follow these steps to make your money transfer from the Netherlands:

1. Register for a free profile, or log in. Click ‘Send money’.
2. Next, enter ‘Mobile wallet2’ as your receiver method and enter the amount.
3. Enter your receiver’s name and phone number.
4. Finish your money transfer and note down your unique tracking number (MTCN).

How do I send money at a Western Union agent location?

1. Start by finding your nearest agent location. There are options wherever you’re based in the Netherlands.
2. Head to the desk and give us your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transfer.
4. Take note of your unique tracking number (MTCN).

How do I send money with the Western Union® app?

1. Download the app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow the steps to register for your free profile. If you’ve already done this, no problem. Just log in as normal.
2. Enter your destination, transfer amount and preferred collection/receipt methods.
3. Enter your and your receiver’s details.
4. Track your progress using the unique tracking number (MTCN).

Is there flexibility to change how my receiver gets their money?

Is there flexibility to change how my receiver gets their money?

We’re making it easy to switch from cash pickup to sending money directly to your receiver’s bank account. Follow the steps below to update the delivery method. Currently, online updates are excluded for select countries.

1. Call 0800 022 8781 and speak to a Dutch money transfer specialist.
2. Fill in your receiver details. You’ll need to provide their address and bank account details.

Confirm the money transfer. A receipt will appear showing if your delivery method has been updated.

1 Network data as of December 31, 2021.

2 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for restrictions.

3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions, funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet 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-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

4 Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.

5 Please make sure that the receiver’s name accurately matches the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)