Sending Money To Australia By Post

Send money overseas with Western Union at Australia Post

Payment options include cash, debit/credit card or bank account using POLi.

Track your money transfer online in real time using its unique Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

Western Union has been transferring money securely for over 140 years.

Transfer money for cash pick up and have it ready in minutes.²

Choose your preferred way to send money to family and friends

Sending money overseas is as easy as a trip to the Post Office. Get face-to-face support and service from our friendly staff.

Head to a participating Post Office with your Australian mobile number and one of the following forms of current and valid ID:

Australian driver's license
Passport³
Australian Proof of Age card⁴

We'll tell you the currency exchange rate and any applicable fees for your money transfer upfront. Confirm your recipient details, pay using cash or EFTPOS and your money is on its way.

There is no need to prefill any forms – you'll only need to fill out a Western Union brochure (PDF 514kB) at the counter if you're a new sender or transferring money to a new recipient.

Send money online 24/7 from the convenience of your online device.

Log in to the online money transfer service¹ provided by Western Union, or sign up for free if you don't already have an account.
Select the destination country and fill in your transfer amount.
Choose your preferred delivery and payment method.
Enter your receiver's details.
If you're a new user, you'll need to complete a quick one-time verification check using current and valid ID such as your passport or an Australian driver's licence. Once verified, you'll be able to proceed with your money transfer.
Pay for your transfer using your debit/credit card or bank transfer using POLi.

Send money by starting on your online device and finalising payment in-store.

Log in to the online money transfer service¹ provided by Western Union or sign up for free if you don't already have an account.
Select the destination country and fill in your transfer amount.
Choose your preferred delivery method.
Select 'Pay in-store'.
Head to a participating Post Office within 24 hours to make your payment and complete your money transfer.

Choose how your recipient gets your money

There are a number of options you can choose from when sending funds overseas:

A cash pickup, available within minutes² from a Western Union agent¹ at over 550,000 agents in over 200 countries and territories¹ globally⁵.

Directly to a bank account, available within 1hr – 2 business days² across 80+ countries.⁶ The fee is paid by the sender.⁷ Unlike bank transfers, there are no costly surprises⁸.

Mobile wallet, available within 1hr – 2 business days¹ by using the receiver's mobile number.⁹

¹ The Western Union Online Service is offered by Western Union Financial Services (Australia) Pty Limited in conjunction with Western Union Network (Ireland) Limited. Should you click on links to Western Union, you will be leaving the Australia Post site and be directed to the Western Union site to transfer your money. Please see the terms and conditions of the online money transfer service for further details. 24/7 online service is subject to scheduled maintenance and unscheduled changes.

² Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain factors, including the amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, and selection of delayed delivery options. Additional restrictions may apply. Please see the terms and conditions of the Western Union site for more details. Cash Pick-up - available within minutes at over 550,000 agent locations in over 200 countries and territories globally. Bank Account - available within 1hr - 2 business days at over 80+ countries that allow direct to bank transfers (only available for selected countries please check country conditions). Mobile Wallet - available within 1 hr - 2 business days. Funds are transferred using receiver's mobile number for an easy transfer direct to their mobile wallet (only available for selected countries - please check country conditions).

³ Passport must be current and in English.

⁴ South Australian Proof of Age Cards not accepted.

⁵ Network data as of 31 March 2020.

⁶ Visit the Western Union website for the complete list of countries for direct-to-bank service.

⁷ Please contact any Western Union Agent for fees to send different amounts to different countries.

⁸ Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fee and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to applicable taxes, if any.

⁹ Visit the Western Union website for the complete list of countries and mobile operators for mobile phone service. Funds will be paid to receiver's mobile wallet 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.