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first digital transfer*.
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*Promotional fx rate applies to first online transaction up to 1500 USD. If your first online transaction exceeds 1500 USD, regular rates will apply to the entire transfer. Limited time offer. Rates shown are for cash pickup transactions and are subject to change. Western Union makes money from fx. Offer not available for credit cards and transfers to Cuba.

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Convenient ways to send and receive money

Send online

Follow our step-by-step process to send money quickly to loved ones in Peru. Log in or register with ease.

Make an online transfer

Send with our app

Whenever or wherever you need to send money, our app can take the strain. Start on the go and pay at an agent location if it makes life easier.

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Send in person

You’ll find thousands of agent locations across the US, with in-person money transfers available from Texas to Washington State.

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Cash pickup

More than 1,5001 Western Union agent locations are dotted around Peru, in the capital city of Lima and beyond. They allow you to send money to Peru with in-person assistance.

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Bank account

Make money transfers to bank accounts in Peru ensuring your receiver gets support directly6.

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Choose the way you pay

Using your bank details

Cash at an agent location

With a credit2 or debit card

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Send money to Peru in a few taps with our app

Support loved ones from virtually anywhere – in the office or even the grocery store.

Create shortcuts by storing receivers’ details for next time.

Track your money as it heads to South America.

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More information on how to send money to Peru from the US

Collect your receiver’s details

Double-check you’ve accurately entered the full name and address of your loved one. Ensure all the details match their official ID.

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Cash pickup in minutes3

Your receiver in Peru can collect their cash in minutes3 from more than 1,5001 convenient agent locations.

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Choose between currencies

Allow your receiver to collect their money in US dollars or Peruvian sol. Select the currency option most convenient for their needs.

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Reasons to choose Western Union®

Committed to security

We focus on fraud prevention and encryption to provide peace of mind with every money transfer.

Connecting continents

South America is only one of the regions we serve. Check the full list to send money beyond Peru.

Proud history

We started transferring money 150 years ago, giving us plenty of real-world experience.

Choice of transfer methods

Our website, app and agent locations provide all the assistance you’ll need to successfully send money to your nearest and dearest in Peru.

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Easy online registration

You’ll only need a few details to create a free online profile.

Track your money transfer to Peru

Simply head to our online tool and type in your tracking number (MTCN).

Resend with ease

Store receivers’ details in your online profile to save time on repeat transfers.

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Frequently asked questions about sending money to Peru from the U.S.

How much money can I send to Peru?

You can send up to $5,000 to friends and family members in Peru for cash pickup in minutes3 or straight to bank accounts6. Pay by credit card2, debit card, bank account or cash at an agent location. You can opt for your receiver to collect their money in Peruvian sol or US dollars.

How do I send money to Peru online?

Go through the following process to send money to Peru online:

  1. Log in to your online profile or register for a free one. Click ‘Send now’.
  2. Type in your sending amount, with Peru as the destination.
  3. Choose cash pickup or bank account as the receiving method, and then a payment method out of credit card2, debit card, bank account and cash.
  4. Enter your receiver’s name and address, ensuring they match their official ID.
  5. Type in your payment details and confirm your money transfer to Peru.
  6. Find your tracking number (MTCN) in your inbox. Use this to follow your money.

What do I need to send money online to Peru?

As a first step, you’ll need to show us a US driver’s license, passport or other form of government-issued ID to verify an online profile. You can send money to Peru for cash collection, meaning we’ll require your loved one’s full name and address. A valid form of payment is also needed.

How do I send money to Peru from a Western Union agent location?

It’s easy to send money to Peru in person. Here’s what to do:

  1. Find a convenient agent location through our app or website. Try our online tool.
  2. Provide the name and address of your receiver in Peru, plus a valid government-issued ID or phone number
  3. Pay with a card or cash.
  4. Monitor your money with the tracking number (MTCN) we provide on the receipt.

To start online and pay in person:

  1. Begin your money transfer to Peru online, locking in the exchange rate and transfer fee4.
  2. Visit a participating agent location within the following 12 hours.
  3. Provide us with some photo ID and cash to pay for your money transfer. No paper forms are involved.

How do I estimate the cost to transfer money to Peru?

Type the details of your money transfer into our free price estimator tool. That way, you can see real-time transfer fees4, exchange rates and potential delivery times for both the US dollar and Peruvian sol.

Still have questions?

Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our Customer Care team is just a call away.

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2 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.

3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to the receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to the account tied to the receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.

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

5 Fee reductions apply only to the Western Union® transfer fee for a single Western Union Money Transfer® or Quick Collect® transaction. Excludes all other services, including without limitation, online bill payments, and money transfers via social/chat applications. Points used will not be reversible and if amount of transfer fee is less than redeemed discount, no cash, credit or refund will be provided.

6Please make sure that the receiver’s name accurately matches the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)