How do you send money to someone through Western Union?

How do you send money to someone through Western Union?

Send money in person

1. Choose a. location. Visit a Western Union® agent location near you.
2. Show your. ID. Provide the agent with transaction details and show your valid ID.
3. Pay with. cash. Pay for the transfer (including transfer fee)
4. Send with. confidence. Share your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN)** with your receiver.

What is the maximum amount you can transfer through Western Union?

You can send a maximum of $2,500.00 per online money transfer. Agent locations typically have no limit, however, so long as you can provide adequate identification while sending. Nearly all transactions through Western Union will have a transfer fee attached, ranging from $3.50 to $100 or more.

Is sending money through Western Union Safe?

Send money with confidence Western Union takes safety seriously. As one of the most reliable and oldest financial services and communications companies in the world, we provide a wide variety of money transfer options to more than 200 countries.

What are the requirements to receive money from Western Union?

You'll need to provide the following information:

• The sender's full name.
• The country where the money was sent from.
• The approximate amount that was sent.
• The tracking number ( MTCN – Money Transfer Control Number).
• Acceptable ID documents are also required.

How safe is Western Union?

Yes, Western Union money transfers are a safe way to send and receive money in more than 200 countries around the world. In addition to being the fastest way to send money, Western Union protects its users with a number of safety features.

What do u need to send a Western Union?

Start online, finish in store

1. Your government-issued ID to be shown at the agent location.
2. Your cash or debit card to pay for the transfer amount and fees.
3. Your receiver's first and last name, to be entered as it appears on their government-issued ID.
4. Your receiver's country, and in some cases*** their full address.

Can I use a fake name on Western Union?

The sender can provide any name they want, but if the funds are refunded for any reason they will need a valid, government-issued ID matching that name. You should never send money under a fictitious name because of this. You must provide the receiver with the necessary information.

Can police trace Western Union?

Law enforcement agencies requesting information about a money order generally must provide the 11-digit money order number in order for Western Union to be able to retrieve them.

How long can money stay in Western Union before pick up?

Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.

Can I pick up Western Union without ID?

A: Yes. We need the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) and a valid government issued ID. Q: Can I pick up money without an ID? A: As long as the sender used a test question, and the clerk checked the "Pay without ID" box.