This depends on the money transfer delivery options available in the destination country.
You must be at least 18 years old to send or receive money with Western Union.
Cash pick up at an Agent location
They can pick up the money at any nearby Western Union location. Your receiver will need to fill out the To Receive Money Form (TRMF) and present Government-issued ID*.
They can pick up the money at any nearby Western Union location. Your receiver will need to fill out the To Receive Money Form (TRMF) and present Government-issued ID*.
- Tracking number (MTCN)
- Sender’s complete name
- Sender’s country state/city/province may be required
- Expected amount
Direct to Bank
The money is sent to the receiver’s bank account you provided when you sent the money transfer.
The money is sent to the receiver’s bank account you provided when you sent the money transfer.
Mobile Money Transfer (transfer to a receiver’s mobile wallet)
The funds are sent to the receiver’s mobile wallet. Your receiver can visit the qualifying mobile network operator to receive the cash.
The funds are sent to the receiver’s mobile wallet. Your receiver can visit the qualifying mobile network operator to receive the cash.
Money transfer to a correctional facility
The money is sent to the correctional facility and account number you provided when you sent the money transfer.
The money is sent to the correctional facility and account number you provided when you sent the money transfer.
*Your receiver may be required to provide identity information depending on the service, send amount and the destination of the money transfer.