Who uses the Western Union Money Transfer service?

Anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly. This often includes people who are supporting friends or relatives living in a foreign co...

What are Western Union agent locations?

Western Union agent locations are independent businesses that provide money transfer service to their customers on behalf of Western Union.

What is the Western Union Money Transfer service offered at agent locations?

Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send money using cash worldwide.

How do I send money from an agent location?

The sender initiates the transaction by completing a Send Money form and paying the agent cash to cover the transfer amount plus applicable ...

What do I need to send money from an agent location?

Sending money with the Western Union money transfer service from an agent location does not require credit cards, debit cards, bank accounts...

How much money can I send from an agent location?

You can usually send any amount you wish. However, for certain amounts and transfers, you may be subject to certain security compliance requ...

How are money transfers paid out to individual receivers?

Generally, we pay your money transfer in cash but in some cases, pay out may be made in the form of a money transfer cheque, a combination o...

How can I find out if my money transfer has been paid?

Any time after the money transfer has been sent, you can check your transfer status online. All you need is your name and the tracking ...

How can I find out if a money transfer is available for me to pick up?

You can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender's name and the tracking number (MTCN) printed on the sender's rec...

How do I pick up a money transfer?

You may pick up your money transfer at any agent location. You will need to complete a Receive Money form with the following information:Nam...

How can I find out if a money transfer is ready for me to pick up?

Visit our website and select Track Transfer. You’ll need the name of the person who sent you the money and the tracking number (MTCN).

How does Western Union pay out money transfers?

Generally, we pay your money transfer in cash but in some cases, pay out may be made in the form of a money transfer cheque, a combination o...