Sending Money to UnionPay Cards in Mainland China Made Easy with Paysend: Enjoy Fee-Free Transfers for Promo for UK & EEA Residents, and Extra Bonus!

2024-01-26
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Sending Money to UnionPay Cards in Mainland China Made Easy with Paysend: Enjoy Fee-Free Transfers for Promo for UK & EEA Residents, and Extra Bonus!

Sending money to UnionPay cards in Mainland China has become more accessible and cost-effective, thanks to Paysend's user-friendly platform. In this blog, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of sending money to a UnionPay card in Mainland China using Paysend. Additionally, we have great news for residents in the UK and EEA – you can enjoy a fee-free transfer on your first transaction to UnionPay card with Paysend!

Step 1: Sign Up or Log In to Paysend If you're not already a Paysend user, start by signing up on our website or mobile app. For existing users, log in to your account to initiate the money transfer process.

Step 2: Choose Mainland China as the destination country and select To bank card on how to deliver money to UnionPay card. Paysend has a fee of £1 or  €1.5 for residents in the UK and EEA.

Step 3: Enter Recipient's UnionPay Card Details Provide accurate details about the recipient, including their full name, UnionPay card number and the purpose of your money transfer. Precision is key to ensuring a smooth and timely transfer.

Step 4: Choose Transfer Amount and Payment Method Specify the amount you wish to send and select your preferred payment method. Paysend accepts various payment options, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and electronic payment methods, offering flexibility to users.

Step 5: Review Transaction Details Before confirming the transfer, carefully review the transaction details. Paysend provides a transparent breakdown of fees and exchange rates, ensuring you are well-informed about the costs associated with your transaction.

Step 6: Complete the Secure Transaction Once you're satisfied with the details, proceed to make the payment securely. Paysend employs advanced security measures to safeguard your financial information and ensure a secure transaction process.

Plus, money transfers using Paysend usually arrive within seconds - 75% of our money transfers reach their destination in 20 seconds or less. The only thing that normally slows us down is if the recipient bank isn’t quite as quick as us! You may also read about how to easily transfer money to China online!

Paysend is offering an exclusive promotion – your first money transfer to a UnionPay card is fee-free for Residents in the UK and EEA! Use promo code CNY24 in your transfer to Mainland China & take advantage of this limited-time offer to save on fees and maximize the amount sent to your recipient.*

For existing customers Paysend is offering £6 cashback for every transfer over £600, Or €6 for every transfer over €600 to Mainland China via UnionPay.* Use the promo code DRAGON in your transfer. 
*Offer limit to one redemption per user during promotion

Enjoy the convenience of a user-friendly platform, competitive exchange rates, and the added bonus of saving on fees. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer – send money to a UnionPay card with Paysend and experience the ultimate in international money transfer convenience!

*https://cloud.paysend.com/web/docs/promo_action_jan_march_terms.pdf

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