Western Union Money Transfer

The official Western Union international money transfer service is available at every Smart Change branch, providing you with the full convenience of a global financial network.

With over 170 years of history, Western Union is the world’s leading international money transfer provider. At Smart Change branches, you can conduct your transactions under the highest data protection and security standards.

  • Over 200 Countries and Territories: Your money transfer can reach almost any corner of the world, thanks to a global network of over 500,000 agent locations.
  • Instant Cash Transfer: With a standard transaction, the sent amount can be picked up in cash within minutes (instantly) at any official Western Union partner in the destination country.
  • Maximum Security and Traceability: Every transaction has a unique, 10-digit tracking number (MTCN), allowing the money’s journey to be tracked in real-time at the following link: https://www.westernunion.com/hu/hu/self-service/app/tracktransfer

Cash pickup isn’t the only option: at Smart Change stores, you can conveniently transfer money directly to the recipient’s bank account or digital wallet.

  • Direct Bank Account Transfer: The money arrives in the destination country’s bank account within a maximum of 2 business days, but in most cases, it is credited on the same day.
  • Discounted Revolut and Wise Transfers: As a specially highlighted service, we can also send money to Revolut and Wise accounts under exceptionally favorable terms, so the recipient gets the funds directly in their familiar digital app.
  1. Visit Us: Head to your nearest Smart Change branch with a valid ID document (identity card or passport).
  2. Provide the Details: With the help of our staff, provide the recipient’s details, the pickup method (cash or bank account), and the amount to be sent.
  3. Receive the Tracking Number: After the transaction is completed, you will receive a 10-digit tracking code (MTCN), which you must share with the recipient for cash pickup or tracking.

Whether it’s supporting family members, making business payments, or providing urgent assistance, Smart Change offers a personalized, fast, and reliable solution. Visit us today and handle your domestic or international finances without standing in line!

Did someone send you money from abroad or domestically? At Smart Change branches, picking up your money is simple, secure, and completely free for the recipient!

To collect the funds, you only need the following:

  • Valid ID Document: Identity card, passport, or card-format driver’s license. For Hungarian citizens, an address card (lakcímkártya) is also required!
  • 10-Digit Tracking Number (MTCN): You will receive this code from the sender of the transfer.
  • Basic Transaction Details: The sender’s full name, the sending country, and the expected amount.
  • Instant Cash Payout: After verifying the details, our staff will hand over the amount in cash immediately on the spot. In Hungary, the payout currency is exclusively Hungarian Forint (HUF).
  • Fast and Discreet Service: We await you at our branches with quick and discreet customer service.