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Send money as a welcome back to school gift to your loved ones. Support their education around the world with a money transfer from westernunion.com or our app.

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    Ways to send money for back to school

    Choose how your receivers can collect your back-to-school gift with our online money transfer service.

    Bank account

    Support your loved ones this back-to-school season by sending money to their bank account.

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    Send money in minutes1 for cash pickup at hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world.

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    Send money for back to school directly to your friends and family’s mobile wallets2.

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    Donate to charity

    Help students to reach higher goals. Donate to support education projects.

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    Pay the way you like to send money for back to school

    Bank account

    Credit2 or debit card

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    In cash at an agent location

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    Transfer money for back to school with our app

    Send money virtually anywhere for cash pickup in minutes1.

    Check transfer fees3 and exchange rates in advance.

    Track your money transfer conveniently.

    Save time and make repeat money transfers.

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    Why send money as a back-to-school gift?

    Send more than money to loved ones for the new school year with Western Union. Try our fast and reliable money transfer services to send a money transfer with a welcome back to school message anytime, from anywhere.

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    Advantages of sending money online with Western Union

    Sending money online this back-to-school season with Western Union is fast, easy and convenient. Send money online today and take advantage of all the benefits it offers!

    How to send money for back to school online?

    Register or log in to your profile

    Register or log in on westernunion.com or our app. It‘s free and all you need is an email address.

    Choose the amount you wish to send

    Put in the amount you wish to send as a back to school gift. We’ll show you the transfer fee3 for your chosen sum.

    Choose the payment and payout method

    Transfer money with your bank account, credit2 or debit card, or Apple Pay® directly to your receiver’s bank account.

    Enter your receiver’s information

    Fill in your receiver’s personal information and the details of their bank account.

    Verify your identity

    If you are sending more than 799.99 GBP, we will ask for a photo of your ID card to verify your identity.

    That’s it! Your back-to-school gift is on its way

    We’ll take care of the rest. You can track your money transfer and check its status with the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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    How much does it cost to send money as a back-to-school gift?

    Your transfer fee3 is calculated based on the amount, destination, payout and payment methods. With Western Union, you can choose whatever suits your budget and what’s convenient for your loved ones to send a welcome back to school message with a money transfer.

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    Have questions or need help?

    Contact our Customer Care team or visit our FAQ page for more information.

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    Donate to support education projects

    The Western Union Foundation funds programs for underserved populations across the globe. Working with our partners, we provide scholarships for higher education and help fund studies for deserving students in need. Join us by making a donation in time for back to school.

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    1 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.

    2 Additional third-party charges may apply.

    3 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.