Western Union Downloads & RevenueWestern Union: Send Money · App Store & Google Play
Western Union: Send Money gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Western Union: Send Money by Western Union Holdings, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Western Union: Send Money update history & changes
Last change · 8 events since 9 May 2011Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 8 events
- 📦Western Union: Send Money updated to version 17.7iOSBug fixes.
- 📈Western Union: Send Money charting in a new countryAndroidTurkey
- 📦Western Union: Send Money updated to version 17.6iOSBug fixes.
- 📦Western Union: Send Money updated to version 17.5iOSBug fixes.
- 🆕Western Union: Send Money first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕Western Union: Send Money first spotted by AppInsideriOS#70 in Top Free · Finance · United States
- 📦Western Union: Send Money version 17.4iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Western Union: Send Money released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Western Union: Send Money downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Western Union: Send Money's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Western Union: Send Money makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #65 | 1 of 30 countries | #65 | – |
| Google Play | #54 | 5 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 1.4M |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 151k 43 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 1.5M |
What users say about Western Union: Send Money
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (78% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “The money sent easy and fast”
- Ease of use: “The money sent easy and fast”
- Speed & performance: “Today was fast and uneventful”
- Useful: “Been using for years and it has been very helpful to help the familia”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Afterward, they informed me that they did not have sufficient funds to pay me”
- Crashes & bugs: “Does the bug fix have anything to do with it?”
- Login & account: “After the most recent updates, I have to sign in every single time”
About Western Union: Send Money
Send money, track money transfers, pay bills, review exchange rates, and find agent locations- all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app.
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WE MOVE MONEY TO MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
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Your friends and loved ones can receive the funds directly to their bank account or mobile wallet** or pick up cash in their own currency at a convenient location near them.
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SIMPLE CARD SCANNING
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Quickly make a money transfer by setting up card payments on your mobile phone. Avoid mistakes by scanning your credit*** or debit card using the camera on your device.
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EASILY VIEW EXCHANGE RATES
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View the latest international exchange rates instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app. See how the US dollar compares to other currencies on the move.
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QUICKLY REPEAT TRANSFERS
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Save your receiver’s details to your resend list and make repeat international money transfers fast through the app.
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PAY BILLS ON THE GO
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From your car payment to a mortgage, pay bills anytime, anywhere, with our money transfer app.
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START ON THE MONEY TRANSFER APP, PAY IN CASH
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Save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app and paying in cash at a participating agent location. Visit one of more than 61,000**** across the US.
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PAY THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU
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Pay directly from your bank account, via Apple Pay® in our app, cash at an agent location, or with a credit***/debit card.
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EASY TO SEND, SIMPLE TO RECEIVE
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Use the Western Union® app to send money and choose how your receiver will get the funds.
Bank account
• Send money from your bank to billions of accounts worldwide.
Cash pickup
• Transfer money with the app to thousands of cash pickup locations internationally.
Mobile wallet
• You can send money directly to your recipient’s mobile wallet** from one of our partners (in select countries).
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FEES AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Not valid on credit cards or transfers within the United States
Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985. See terms and conditions for details.
Western Union has offices worldwide and is headquartered in Denver, 7001 E. Belleview, Denver, CO 80237.
Do you have questions about our services? Contact one of our nearby Western Union agent locations. Use our agent location finder to find one nearby or call +1-720-332-1000.
* Currency exchange commission applicable. Not available for credit cards and transfers to Cuba.
Western Union: Send Money App Store
Western Union: Send Money gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Western Union: Send Money is #65 in Finance Free in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Western Union: Send Money on the App Store
App details
Western Union: Send Money downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Western Union: Send Money's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Western Union: Send Money makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| FinanceFree | #65 |
Apps near Western Union: Send Money on the chart
Finance Free, around #65.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Western Union: Send Money
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (78% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “The money sent easy and fast”
- Ease of use: “The money sent easy and fast”
- Speed & performance: “Today was fast and uneventful”
- Useful: “Been using for years and it has been very helpful to help the familia”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Afterward, they informed me that they did not have sufficient funds to pay me”
- Crashes & bugs: “Does the bug fix have anything to do with it?”
- Login & account: “After the most recent updates, I have to sign in every single time”
About Western Union: Send Money
Send money, track money transfers, pay bills, review exchange rates, and find agent locations- all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app.
-----
WE MOVE MONEY TO MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
-----
Your friends and loved ones can receive the funds directly to their bank account or mobile wallet** or pick up cash in their own currency at a convenient location near them.
-----
SIMPLE CARD SCANNING
-----
Quickly make a money transfer by setting up card payments on your mobile phone. Avoid mistakes by scanning your credit*** or debit card using the camera on your device.
-----
EASILY VIEW EXCHANGE RATES
-----
View the latest international exchange rates instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app. See how the US dollar compares to other currencies on the move.
-----
QUICKLY REPEAT TRANSFERS
-----
Save your receiver’s details to your resend list and make repeat international money transfers fast through the app.
-----
PAY BILLS ON THE GO
-----
From your car payment to a mortgage, pay bills anytime, anywhere, with our money transfer app.
-----
START ON THE MONEY TRANSFER APP, PAY IN CASH
-----
Save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app and paying in cash at a participating agent location. Visit one of more than 61,000**** across the US.
-----
PAY THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU
-----
Pay directly from your bank account, via Apple Pay® in our app, cash at an agent location, or with a credit***/debit card.
-----
EASY TO SEND, SIMPLE TO RECEIVE
-----
Use the Western Union® app to send money and choose how your receiver will get the funds.
Bank account
• Send money from your bank to billions of accounts worldwide.
Cash pickup
• Transfer money with the app to thousands of cash pickup locations internationally.
Mobile wallet
• You can send money directly to your recipient’s mobile wallet** from one of our partners (in select countries).
++++++++++
FEES AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Not valid on credit cards or transfers within the United States
Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985. See terms and conditions for details.
Western Union has offices worldwide and is headquartered in Denver, 7001 E. Belleview, Denver, CO 80237.
Do you have questions about our services? Contact one of our nearby Western Union agent locations. Use our agent location finder to find one nearby or call +1-720-332-1000.
* Currency exchange commission applicable. Not available for credit cards and transfers to Cuba.
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Western Union on Google Play
App details
Western Union downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Western Union's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Western Union makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| FinanceFree | #77 | |
| FinanceFree | #54 | |
| FinanceFree | #101 | |
| FinanceFree | #68 | |
| FinanceFree | #128 |
Apps near Western Union on the chart
Finance Free, around #77.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Western Union
Send money, track money transfers, review exchange rates, and find agent locations near you - all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app.
WE MOVE MONEY TO MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
Your friends and family can receive the funds directly to their bank account, mobile wallet**, or cash pick up in minutes*** at one of our trusted agent locations. Choose from currencies such as Indian Rupees, Philippine Pesos, US Dollars, and many more.
EASILY VIEW EXCHANGE RATES
View the latest international exchange rates instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app. Compare exchange rates for different currencies in real-time before you send money with the Western Union® app.
SET PREFERRED EXCHANGE RATE ALERTS
Choose your preferred exchange rate and get notified instantly when it’s available.
SIMPLE CARD SCANNING
Quickly make a money transfer by setting up card payments on your mobile phone. Avoid mistakes by scanning your credit or debit card using the camera on your device.
PAY THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Pay directly from your bank account, cash at an agent location, or with a credit****/debit card.
START ON THE MONEY TRANSFER APP, PAY IN CASH
Save time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app and paying in cash at a participating agent location.
TRACK YOUR TRANSFER
You can easily track your money transfer via the app at any time using your tracking number (MTCN). Get notified via email when your receiver collects their money.
SEND AGAIN QUICKLY
Save your receiver’s details to your resend list in the app to make repeat transfers fast.
EASY TO SEND, SIMPLE TO RECEIVE
With the Western Union® money transfer app for mobile, you can choose how your receiver will get their funds.
Bank account
• Transfer money with our app on a mobile phone to billions of bank accounts worldwide, ensuring you stay better connected to those that matter to you most.
Mobile wallet
• Depending on the destination country, you can send money from the app directly to your receiver's mobile wallet.**
Cash pickup
• With hundreds of thousands of agent locations, we’re always nearby. Find a convenient agent location today so your receiver can collect their cash in minutes.***
Ready to get started? Join millions of satisfied customers who trust Western Union for their international money transfers. Download the Western Union® app and send money today.
Services may be provided by different Western Union entities depending on your location. In the UK, services are provided by Western Union Payment Services GB Limited, a UK company authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. In rest of EEA, services are provided by Western Union International Bank GmbH, regulated by the Financial Market Authority in Austri