Gifting money home to Europe for the holidays? Here’s how to get started
With Western Union, you can easily send money all across Europe this Christmas.
Sponsored by Western Union. When you send money to Europe with Western Union, you'll receive their best exchange rate and $0 transfer fee* for your first online transfer. T&Cs apply.
Still need to get your Christmas gifts sorted for your overseas family and friends?
One option that you can be sure will make it in time for the big day is a money transfer with Western Union.
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🎁Holiday Offer! A top Euro rate and your first online transfer is on us!*🎁
Here's how:
- Register with Western Union
- Verify your account
- Transfer Euro to a friend or family member in Europe
You'll automatically receive the top Western Union exchange rate on Euro and a $0 transfer fee on your first online transfer.*
Disclaimer: Western Union makes money on currency exchange
1. Set up a Western Union online account
First things first. You'll need to set up a Western Union account to transfer money.
To do this, you can register using your name and email address.
Then you'll need to verify your account with your Australian driver's license or passport.
Then you're good to go! You can transfer funds via the Western Union website, in person at a Western Union outlet or via the Western Union app.
2. Choose your currency and check the exchange rate anytime
If you're transferring money as a gift to Europe, you'll probably want to send funds in Euros.
You can check exchange rates for AUD to Euro at any time with Western Union via the website or app.
You can also sign up for an FX alert, so that you can lock in rates when they are most favourable.
And don't forget – for your first online transfer with Western Union, you'll receive its top rate.*
Want to send in another currency? No problem. Western Union also has more than 130 different currencies available for transfer.
3. Choose your country
Western Union allows you to send money all across the Eurozone, transferring up to $50,000AUD at a time when you pay with your debit card.
No dramas if you've got friends elsewhere in the world, either. Western Union lets you transfer funds to more than 200 countries worldwide.
4. Track your transfer
Once you send a transfer with Western Union, you'll receive a 10-digit tracking number.
You can then track its status via the website or app. Generally, transfers to Europe take only minutes to arrive!
Get started with Western Union today
Sponsored by Western Union. When you send money to Europe with Western Union, you'll receive their best exchange rate and $0 transfer fee* for your first online transfer. T&Cs apply.