Send Money to Latin America from the US - Western Union (2024)

FAQs

How much does Western Union charge to send $1 000 to Mexico? ›

For an $8 fee*, send $200, $600, or up to $1,000 to loved ones in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia and the majority of South America† from an agent location nearby.

Sending money overseas with a money transfer service

International money transfers aren't just available at banks. Another of the best ways to send money internationally is with a money transfer service like Western Union.

Can I use Zelle® internationally? In order to use Zelle®, the sender and recipient's bank or credit union accounts must be based in the U.S.

Outgoing wire transfer fees range from $20-35 for domestic transfers, and $35-50 for international transfers. Incoming wire transfers may range from $0 to $16. To estimate international and domestic transfer fees, use your bank's transfer service online calculator (if available).

Does Zelle work in Mexico? Zelle can only be used by customers in the US with local bank accounts and phone numbers - you can't make a Zelle payment to someone in Mexico. Check out alternatives like Wise for low cost international transfers to Mexico.

You can avoid these fees by using a debit card. * 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.

Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money.

You can transfer up to 50000 USD/ EURO (or local equivalent) from United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, or the United States when sending from your bank account directly to the receiver's bank account.

You can send an international wire transfer by visiting a U.S. bank branch. Feel free to save time by setting up an appointment. See: How do I schedule an appointment at a U.S. Bank branch? If there is not a U.S. Bank branch in your area, we may be able to help you by phone.

Does Venmo work in Latin America? ›

Venmo cannot be used to send money overseas. It is only available for domestic money transfers or payments in US dollars within the United States. There are, however, plenty of alternatives if you need to send or receive money internationally.

Yes, with Western Union you always receive the same high level of protection, no matter how much money you send.

Select where you want to transfer money to

Enter the destination and the amount you'd like to send. Choose to send money internationally or locally, directly to your recipient's bank account, a nearby Western Union location or to their mobile wallet.

Online transfer services like Western Union offer cheap international money transfers. Better exchange rates and lower transfer fees often make these providers a cheaper way to send a transfer than using a big bank.

Frequently asked questions about sending money to Mexico from the U.S. How much money can I send to Mexico? The maximum amount when sending money to Mexico and receiving in cash is $7,499 and $2,750 for receiving in a bank account– or the equivalent in Mexican pesos – by person, transaction or day.

The best rate to send Mexican Peso from US Dollar to your loved ones in Mexico is currently offered by Western Union; their 1 USD to MXN exchange rate today is 18.6188. MoneyGram offers the next most competitive US Dollar to Mexican Peso exchange rate today (currently 1 USD = 18.5963 MXN).

$1 = $ 18.42 (USD to MXN) is the best current exchange rate to transfer money from USA to MEXICO (US Dollar to Mexican Peso)