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Transfer money internationally with the SWIFT payment system
 

Easy access to credit

Global

Over 500 000 locations in more than 200 countries.

Earn attractive interest rates
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Money is available for collection in minutes.

Lump sum death benefit included
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Use your banking app to send money in just a few taps. 

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Who can use Western Union?

  • Western Union Security

    The following Western Union receive transactions are allowed:

    • Foreign students studying in South Africa can receive funds from abroad. 
    • South African residents who are temporarily abroad can send their earnings. 
    • Monetary gifts received from abroad, other than to charitable, religious, cultural or educational organisations.
    • Foreign tourists receiving funds from abroad for their holiday or business visit to South Africa. Residents of Lesotho, Swaziland or Namibia. Non-residents are not allowed to send or receive funds from South Africa.

  • How to send money

    There are three ways to send money with us via Western Union:

    •  Use Absa Online Banking: Select International payment from the payments tab. 
    • Use your Absa Banking App: Select International payment via the pay tab.
    • Visit an Absa branch.

    Please note that in certain countries, only the receive money service is available. Find out more here.

  • Who can use Western Union?

    The following Western Union receive transactions are allowed:

    • Foreign students studying in South Africa can receive funds from abroad. 
    • South African residents who are temporarily abroad can send their earnings. 
    • Monetary gifts received from abroad, other than to charitable, religious, cultural or educational organisations.
    • Foreign tourists receiving funds from abroad for their holiday or business visit to South Africa. Residents of Lesotho, Swaziland or Namibia. Non-residents are not allowed to send or receive funds from South Africa.
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Call us on : 0860 151 151
International: +27 (0) 11 335 4019
Email us at : forex@absa.co.za
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