a. Valid government-issued photo ID is needed to verify your identity.
- Examples: passport, driver’s license, national ID.
b. Source of funds is needed to make sure that the money transfers are not related to illegal acts and correspond to the nature of your activity.
- Examples: at least the latest 3 months of bank statements, at least the latest 3 months of pay slips, employment contract with salary, loan papers, sale agreement, winning receipt, tax return statement, etc.
c. Purpose of money transfer or intended use of money is needed to understand the basis for making the payment and the type of relations between the sender and the payee.
- Examples:
- Personal remittance/family support – the following documents are suitable to prove relationship: pictures with persons you transacted with, marriage certificate, counterparty’s birth certificate, counterparty’s government issued ID, etc.
- Business remittance/payment for goods/services – bills, receipts, sale or purchase agreements, etc.
- Education – evidence of tuition fees, etc.
- Medical expenses – hospital bills, pharmacy receipts, health insurance premiums, etc.
- Charity support – written acknowledgment from the charity, etc.
- Purchase home – purchase agreement, mortgage documents, etc.
- Gift – receipts, etc.
- Travel expenses – travel tickets, hotel bookings, etc.
d. Third party activity (sending or receiving money on behalf of individual or business) information is needed to understand the purpose and nature of your relationship with Western Union.
- Examples: business registration documents, letter of authorization by the company or notary, bank statement showing access to third party funds, etc.