How Can I Send Money To Pakistan?

To send money to Pakistan, you have several reliable and convenient options:

1. Western Union You can send money from the US or UK to Pakistan either online, via their app, or in person at agent locations. Transfers can be made to Pakistani bank accounts or for cash pickup at over 13,000 agent locations across Pakistan. Payment methods include credit/debit cards, bank accounts, Apple Pay, or cash at agents. Transfers are often completed within minutes, with a maximum single transfer limit of $5,000 when sending to bank accounts.

2. Wise (formerly TransferWise) Wise offers low fees (around 0.5-1%) and uses the real mid-market exchange rate. Transfers typically take 1-2 business days and require both sender and recipient to have bank accounts. Wise is praised for transparency and security, with no hidden fees.

3. Remitly, WorldRemit, Xoom, and OFX These services provide various speed and fee options. Remitly offers free economy transfers taking 3-5 days or instant transfers with a small fee. WorldRemit and Xoom provide fast transfers with slightly higher fees. OFX is best for large transfers over $1,000 with no fees but slower processing.

4. Taptap Send This app offers fast (90% within 5 minutes), no-fee transfers from countries like the UK, US, and Canada, supporting bank deposits, cash pickup, and mobile wallets like JazzCash and Easypaisa.

5. Banks like UBL Banks such as UBL allow direct account transfers and cash pickup at thousands of branches and agents across Pakistan, often without extra charges.

Summary: Choose a service based on speed, fees, and convenience. For instant transfers, Western Union, Remitly, and Taptap Send are good options; for low fees and good rates, Wise is recommended. Always verify recipient details like bank account number and IBAN to ensure smooth transfers.