Sometimes we might need additional information to verify your profile or transfer details. To do so, we may reach out to you via a phone call, SMS, or email. Alternatively, you can send us your documents on id@westernunion.com (as PDFs or JPGs).
To avoid any further delays, please send clear and easy-to-read scans of your documents.
Photo ID
You can send us any of the following documents:
- Your passport¹
- Your UK, EU, or EEA driver’s license.
- Your, EU, or EEA residence card.
- Your EU national ID card with the exception of the UK
- Emergency travel documents
- Shipping passport
- UK Application registration card
Note:
- You must send a copy of both the front and the back of your ID document.
- Your information must match that on your ID document.
- Your signature on your ID document or signature page must be visible (if applicable).
Proof of address
You can send us any of the following:
- Your electricity bill
- Your gas bill
- Your phone bill
- Your bank or credit card statement
- Financial institution letter
- Local authority letter
- Insurance document
- Tax or government document
Be sure your proof of address contains:
- The date (it should be less than 90 days old).
- Your full name (first, middle, and last name).
- Your current home address.
- The issuing company’s name and logo.
¹We also accept temporary or emergency passports.