Make your Diwali as sweet as Gulab Jamun

Send money as a Diwali gift to your loved ones. Make their celebrations brighter with an online money transfer at westernunion.com or with our app.

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    Ways to send money as Diwali presents

    Choose how your Diwali gifts for family and friends will be delivered.

    Bank account

    Be a part of Diwali celebrations back home by sending money to a loved one’s bank account.

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    Agent location for cash pickup

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

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    Mobile wallet2

    Send money as Diwali presents directly to your friends and family’s mobile wallets2.

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    Payment methods to suit your needs

    Bank account

    Instant Bank Transfers

    Credit2 or debit card

    Apple Pay® or Google Pay™ in our app

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    Transfer money for Diwali 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 Diwali gift?

    Even if you’re far away this Diwali, you can be a part of the celebration. Simply, send money as Diwali presents back home with Western Union online services. It’s fast, reliable, convenient, and available anytime, from anywhere.

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    Advantages of sending money online with Western Union

    You can count on Western Union to have your Diwali gifts for family delivered when and where it’s needed. Send money online and get access to all benefits we offer this Diwali.

    How to send money online for Diwali?

    Start your transfer

    Sign up or log in on our website or app, choose a destination and put in the amount you wish to send.

    Choose the payment and payout method

    Transfer money with your bank account, credit2/debit card, Apple Pay® or Google Pay™.

    Enter your receiver’s information

    Fill in your receiver’s personal information, review and send. 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 Diwali presents?

    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 Diwali gift of money.

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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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    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.