Western Union is the world's premier international consumer money transfer system with more than 196,000 locations in over 190 countries. The best and most reliable way to send money, person-to-person, country-to-country within minutes. Western Union money transfers are particularly useful in emergency situations, when money is needed urgently, because of the speed of the service.
Sending money with the Western Union Money TransferSM service from an Agent location does not require credit cards, debit cards, bank accounts or memberships. Customers receiving money only need a valid form of identification and/or, in some cases, depending on the amount of the transfer, senders may need to furnish identification or other information to meet government requirements.
Sending Money
When a person requires money, they simply contact a family member or friend and instruct them to go to the nearest Western Union agency. At the agency the sender completes a simple form, stating the recipient's name (as it appears on their I.D.)/destination country/send amount and pays a transfer fee. The agent then contacts Western Union where an operator processes the information. Funds are then available for collection by the recipient within minutes at the nearest agency.
Receiving Money
Funds may be collected at any Western Union agency. The recipient completes a simple form stating who sent money/their own name and address/approximate amount sent. Identification must be shown (i.e. valid passport or driving license); however, in a situation where the receiver's identification has been lost or stolen the sender may include a test question to which only the recipient has the answer. Funds are paid in local currency.
Advantages of the Western Union Service
- Years of experience in the Money Transfer business
- Location world wide in more than 190 countries
- Transfer fee charged to the sender
- Funds available within minutes worldwide
- Local currency
- No bank accounts or lengthy procedure
- Reliable and convenient
- Secure and confidential
Official website: www.westernunion.com
