Send money to Mexico

The maximum amount of money you send to Mexico depends on whether you’re sending from your bank account or using your credit² or Visa debit card.

• If you’re sending money from your bank account, the maximum money transfer limit is $999.
• If you’re sending money from a credit2 or debit card, you can send up to $5,000.

Sending money to Mexico for deposit in a bank account is quick and easy. You can choose to send money to a qualifying bank account using your credit² or Visa debit card or pay by bank transfer.

Here’s how:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click on the ‘Send now’ button to begin your money transfer.
2. Select Mexico as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to send. Money transfer times vary per destination country, but you’ll be able to view these times as you make your selection.
3. Select ‘Bank account’. You can select a past receiver or enter your receiver’s bank account details.
4. Pay with your credit² or Visa debit card or fill out the details for a bank transfer.
5. Review and confirm your money is on the way. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number of your money transfer, known as a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). You can share this number with your receiver to track the money.

If you’re sending money to Mexico from Canada for deposit in a bank account, you’ll need to have some details about your receiver. Have their account type and number, as well as their national ID, phone number and address. This includes the state and city.

If you need to get money to your receiver quickly, sending money to Mexico for cash pickup is a fast and convenient option. You can simply pay by credit²/Visa debit card or by bank transfer, and the money is ready for cash pickup in minutes³.

If paying by credit²/Visa debit card:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter Mexico as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to send. Select ‘Cash pickup’ and payment by card.
3. Enter your receiver’s name and address.
4. Pay with your credit²/Visa debit card.

We will send you a confirmation email with a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) for your money transfer. Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pickup.

If paying by bank transfer:

1. Log in or register and verify your free profile. Click ‘Send now’ to start your money transfer.
2. Enter Mexico as the destination and choose the amount you’d like to pay with a bank account. Select ‘Cash pickup’.
3. Verify your bank account and complete your money transfer.
4. We will send you a confirmation email with a tracking number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver for fast cash pickup.

If you’re transferring money to Mexico – or any other country – transfer fees, exchange rates and transfer limits apply. To get an idea of how much the money transfer will cost, check out our price estimates.

The Western Union app lets you transfer money to Mexico on the go, anytime and anywhere to a bank account or for cash pickup.

1. If you already have the Western Union app, log in with Touch ID or your credentials. If you don’t have our app yet, simply download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. New users can follow the steps to register with an email address. You can verify your profile using your driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID.
2. Start a money transfer by selecting Mexico as the destination country and choose the amount you’d like to send. Choose the payout method that works for you: directly to a bank account or for cash pickup. Then, enter your receiver’s details.
3. Pay for your money transfer via credit²/Visa debit card or with your bank account.
4. We’ll provide a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). Share this number with your receiver to track the funds.