Send Money

Send a money transfer at any Herbert Brown shop and your receiver can pick up the money at participating Agent locations around the world. It’s a convenient and easy way to transfer money.

When you need to send money fast, count on Western Union® Money Transfer. You choose how: by our Website, or in person at our Agent locations.
After approval, your money arrives in minutes Your receivers can pick up the money right away (depending on the hours their Agent location is open)
Your receiver must show an ID to pick up the money. Send money around the world

What you need to know about sending a money transfer Currency available

Money transfers to the UK are paid out in: Pound Sterling

Restrictions and Limits

Sending from United Kingdom:
Senders must present an acceptable document(s) showing evidence of identity for amounts over £600.
For amounts of £2,000 and over, Senders must present 2 forms of acceptable documents showing evidence of identity (see details below).
All AMEX locations will only accept cash up to $1,000 US dollars or local equivalent. Any higher amount sent will have to be paid using an alternative payment method (card or check).
Evidence of identity will be required for every transfer.
Transfers sent from United Kingdom cannot include a Test Question for pay out without identification.

Receiving in United Kingdom:
Maximum principal pay out amount is $10.000 US dollars or local equivalent per person, per day.
Pay outs may be provided by check if an Agent has insufficient cash.
Checks can be cashed at Lloyds TSB Banks from 0900-1530. Receivers must present an acceptable documentary evidence of identity.
For pay outs of £2,000 and over, receivers must present 2 acceptable documents showing evidence of identity. (see details below).
Test Question is not available for pay out in United Kingdom.

General Information

Money transfers are restricted to people 17 years and older.
Acceptable documentation showing evidence of identity.

For transactions from £600 to £1999.99: one form of primary identification verifying the full name.

For transactions from £600 to £1999.99, where no primary ID is presented: one form of primary identification verifying the full name (Birth Certificate, etc) and one form of non-primary identification verifying the current/permanent address (Utility Bill, a letter from a hostel manager confirming temporary residence, etc).

For transactions from £2000 and above:one form of identification verifying the full name and one form of identification verifying the current/permanent address. The same document must not be used to verify both name and address.