Send money to France

Send money to France with confidence. Help out your loved ones from afar by transferring money online or with our app.

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Easily send money from Belgium to France

How to receive money

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Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to France easily and reliably.

In a bank account
You can transfer money directly to your receiver’s bank account in France. It’s an easy way to send money to most of the country’s major banks.
Receive money in a bank account
With cash pickup
Send money to France online for cash pickup at one of our agent locations. Your loved ones can easily pick up the money by visiting one of our agent locations across the country, from Lille to Marseille, in Paris and other places.
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Do you want to send a present to a loved one, help out your family or invest in a business opportunity? With Western Union, you can send money to France easily and reliably.

Send online
Send money to France from your tablet, your laptop or any other device that can connect to the Internet, in just a few simple steps. Create a profile for free, log in and help your loved ones out financially, wherever you are.
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Send money with our app
By downloading the Western Union^® app, it’s easy to send money to France with confidence. You can use different payment methods such as Sofort or a credit³ or debit card, and your loved ones will be able to pick up the money at their chosen pickup location.
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Send money in person
If you prefer, you can complete your entire transaction in person. Just go to one of our agent locations in Belgium to make your money transfer to France.
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Lots of nearby branches

Your friends and family can pick up money wherever they are, from Brest to Strasbourg, by visiting their nearest Western Union agent location.

Pay the way you like

Pay for your money transfer to France with your bank account, Sofort, credit³ or debit card.

Easy transfer tracking

Track your money transfer at a glance when sending money from Belgium to France with your unique MTCN (money transfer control number).

Money in minutes¹

When you send money from Belgium to France with Western Union, your money could be with your loved ones within minutes¹.

Why choose Western Union?

Various payment methods

Choose the payment method that suits you best for sending money to France — credit card³, Sofort or bank transfer.

Enhanced security

Our encryption and fraud prevention measures protect your Western Union money transfers.

Easy to Re-send

Our one-tap re-send function allows you to quickly and easily repeat a money transfer to a loved one.

Easy registration

Send money to France with just a few taps in our app

Save your loved ones’ details to speed up your future money transfers to France.

Send money to France wherever you are and whenever you want — from home, from the office or on the go.

Track the progress of your transfer from the moment you click “send” with your MTCN (money transfer control number).

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Choose the payment method that suits you best

Credit³/debit card

Sofort

Bank account

More information on sending money to France

Keep your receiver’s details to hand
Before starting your transfer, have your receiver’s details ready to make the process easier. It just takes a few clicks to send money to France.
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Money in minutes¹
When you send money from Belgium to France with Western Union, your money could be with your loved ones within minutes¹.
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Work out transfer fees in advance
You can check our transparent transfer fees², transfer times and exchange rates² before sending money to France. Get a free quote, with no obligation to finalize the transaction.
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Ready to send money to France?

If you want to know more, we have an FAQ section below, but if you’re ready to send money to France, you can do so now.

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Be there for your loved ones when they need you

Bringing joy to your loved ones has never been easier. Whether for their birthday in Paris, a birth in Nice or a business opportunity, you can send them money in just a few clicks with Western Union.

Frequently asked questions

How much money can I send to France?

If you’re sending money to France for cash pickup, you can send up to €5000. If you’re sending money directly to a French bank account, you can send up to €4000.

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How do I transfer money to France online?

Create a profile or log in to your Western Union account and click “Continue.”
Select “France” in the “Send to” box and enter the amount you would like to send in the relevant box.
Once you’ve entered the desired amount, you’ll be asked to choose how the receiver will get the money — in their bank account or to be picked up in cash.
For the next step, select a payment method. You should now be able to see a comprehensive quote.
Click “Continue” to go to the next page and fill out both your own and your receiver’s details. You will also be asked to indicate the reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Once you’ve confirmed the transaction, you’ll receive a unique MTCN (money transfer control number) to track the progress of your transfer. You can share this number with your receiver.

What do I need to send money to France online?

If you haven’t already, create a Western Union profile for free. Visit our registration page and enter the following details:

Your name and address.
Details of an official form of ID, such as a driver’s license or a French passport.

Once you’re registered, you can start setting up your money transfer to France by entering the following details:

The reason for the transfer and the source of the funds.
Your receiver’s name, mailing address and email address.
If you’re making a transfer to a bank account, you will also need your receiver’s bank details, including their account number.

How do I work out the transfer fees for sending money to France?

Once you’ve selected your payment method, how the receiver wants the money and the transfer amount on our dedicated page, the details regarding the transfer fees², estimated transfer time and exchange rates² will display.

How long does the transfer take to get to France?

With a cash pickup, your receiver will be able to access the funds you transferred within minutes¹. If the funds will be received via bank transfer, they will be available up to one to three business days¹ after the date of the transfer.

Got more questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us. Our customer service team is at your disposal.

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¹ 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 money transfers made by cell phone, the funds will be paid to the receiver’s mobile wallet account provider so they can then be credited to the account linked to the receiver’s cell phone number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS, account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form to learn more about restrictions.

² Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing an intermediary money transfer company, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel and location, based on a number of factors. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice.

³ Some card issuers may charge additional fees for using our services. Please contact your card issuer for more information.