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    Convenient ways to send and receive money

    Send online

    Start transferring money directly to friends and family in Ghana with our online service. Simply log in to your profile or register as a new customer.

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    Send with our app

    Sending money to Ghana is easy with our on-the-go app. Support family in Ghana wherever you are or use it to manage your online profile and track transfers.

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    Send in person

    You can choose from thousands of Western Union agent locations to start sending money to Ghana from the USA.

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    Send money to Ghana direct to your loved ones’ accounts, making things simple and easy.

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    Cash pick-up

    Your loved ones can use one of more than 2,5001 agent locations in Ghana to collect their money. From Accra to Kumasi and Tamale, stay connected wherever they’re based.

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    Send money to Ghana in a few taps with our app

    Save receiver bank account details3 so you can resend money speedily.

    Track your transfer when sending money to Ghana in real time.

    Begin the transfer process on the app or online and finish at an agent location.

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    Staying connected is important, and you deserve to be able to share stories across the world, wherever you are. You can buy prepaid phone minutes for your loved ones with multiple providers.

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    Check your conversion rate

    Use our currency converter tool to find out the expected exchange rate from US Dollars (USD) to Ghanaian Cedi (GHS). Then you’ll know how much you need to pay.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Choose the way you want to pay

    Online, in person or via our app – there are ways to send money to Ghana that suit everyone’s needs.

    Connecting you across the world

    Western Union reaches across the globe to connect you with family and friends in a few quick steps.

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    It’s free to register for a Western Union profile, so you can start sending money to Ghana today.

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    Track your transfers on the go

    Keep track of your money as it’s transferred to family members in Ghana with your unique Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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    Register and save bank account details3 to make repeat payments quick and easy.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much money can I send to Ghana?

    The most money you can send to Ghana is $5,000, when sending from your bank account to your loved one’s personal account.

    However, if you want to transfer money to a mobile wallet in Ghana, you are limited to $2,500.

    How do I send money online to Ghana?
    1. Register for a Western Union profile.
    2. Navigate to the ‘send money’ page and search for the country you wish to transfer to, in this case Ghana.
    3. Enter the amount you want to send.
    4. Select a collection method – cash pickup, bank account or mobile wallet deposit.
      You can then choose to pay by credit2 card, debit card or with a bank account.
    5. If sending to a bank account, enter all account details3 we request about your receiver and their bank.
    6. Click ‘Send’ and pay for your transfer with a credit2 or debit card, or bank account.
    7. Once you’ve done this, you will receive your unique tracking number.
    What do I need to send money online to Ghana?

    All you need to send money to Ghana is a bank account number, SWIFT BIC, and a purpose of transfer statement.

    How do I send money to Ghana from a Western Union agent location?
    1. Find an agent location.
    2. Head to the counter with proof of ID, a bank statement, and your receiver’s bank account information.
    3. Pay with cash, or a debit or credit2 card and you’ll be given a receipt with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
    How can I send money to a Ghana bank account?

    You can choose from sending money to Ghana online, in person at one of our more than 59,0001 US agent locations, or via our handy mobile app.

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    1 Agent locations count valid as of June 30th, 2021.

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