Remittance
Western Union - Transfers from Ireland
Western Union
Overview
Bank, card and cash-pickup transfers from Ireland through a large agent network, useful for corridors where the recipient has no bank account.
Key details
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Country
- Ireland
- Intake
- Year-round
Eligibility
Photo identification required for in-person transfers; limits apply by corridor
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from Ireland — worth reading before you contact the provider.
Step 1 of 3How to Choose a Remittance ProviderA student's method for picking a money-transfer provider: compare what the recipient actually receives, check the licence, and weigh speed against cost for your exact corridor.Step 2 of 3Identity Verification (KYC) for Money TransfersWhat KYC actually checks, the documents to prepare before you open a transfer account, and why student-sized amounts usually clear in minutes when you do.Step 3 of 3Sending and Tracking an International TransferHow to fund a transfer, what the reference numbers mean, how long each stage should take, and the records to keep for university and tax purposes.