Global leader with cash pickup at 500,000+ agent locations across 200+ countries.
Based on sending 1000 USD equivalent. Figures are indicative — check live rates before sending.
| Corridor | Rate | Recipient gets | Total cost | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USD → 🇮🇳 INR | 94.0193 | ₹93,549.19 | 2.49% | #11 of 14 |
| 🇺🇸 USD → 🇵🇭 PHP | 60.5041 | ₱60,201.59 | 2.49% | #11 of 14 |
| 🇬🇧 GBP → 🇮🇳 INR | 125.04 | ₹124,571.01 | 2.37% | #11 of 14 |
| 🇦🇪 AED → 🇵🇰 PKR | 74.1462 | ₨72,785 | 3.80% | #12 of 14 |
| 🇪🇺 EUR → 🇵🇱 PLN | 4.2365 | zł4,217.89 | 2.43% | #11 of 14 |
Western Union has a flat fee of ~$5.00 per transfer, no percentage transfer fee, and an FX margin of 2% above the mid-market rate. Global leader with cash pickup at 500,000+ agent locations across 200+ countries.
Transfer speed: Minutes – 5 days. The total cost is competitive across most corridors at typical transfer amounts.
Western Union is an established international money transfer service licensed and regulated in multiple jurisdictions. As with any financial service, always verify the provider holds a valid licence in your country before using it.
Western Union charges a flat fee of approximately $5.00 per transfer, no transfer percentage fee, and an FX margin of 2% above the mid-market rate. Total cost varies by corridor and amount.
Western Union typically delivers in Minutes – 5 days, depending on the corridor, delivery method and time of day.
Both are online money transfer services, but they differ in fee model and corridor coverage. Use the live comparator on FX Skipper to see a side-by-side net amount comparison for your specific route and amount.