What is needed to receive money through Western Union?
Cash pickup Visit one of the 4,500+ Western Union agent locations1 in Nigeria. Provide your sender’s name, the amount expected and the tracking number (MTCN). Show a government-issued ID. Get your money once your details have been verified.
How can I withdraw money from Western Union?
Cash pickup 1Visit a Western Union agent location. 2Provide your sender’s details, including the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). 3Show a government-issued photo ID. 4Get your money once your details have been verified.
How does Western Union International Money Transfer work?
Easily track your transfer online and with our app using the MTCN. Pay online using your bank account, credit/debit card4 or cash in-store. Western Union® agent location near your receiver. Simply transfer money to an agent location and your recipient can collect the cash within minutes of it being sent.
How do I receive money from Western Union in South Africa?
Go to an authorised provider of the WESTERN UNION Money Transfer service and complete the TO RECEIVE form*. Give the teller at the authorised provider of the WESTERN UNION Money Transfer service, the completed form along with the required documents (see documentation section).
How do I receive money from Western Union directly to my bank account?
Simple steps to transfer money to a bank account
- Sign up and verify your free profile. Log in or Sign up your profile for free.
- Choose the amount and destination. Enter the destination and the amount you’d like to send.
- Enter your recipient’s details.
- Select a secure payment method.
- Confirm, send and track your transfer.
How long do you have to collect money from Western Union?
In most cases, the money can be picked up within a few minutes after sending. If you do not pick up the transfer on the same day, it will remain in the system for the next 45 days. Money is not returned to Sender for 9 months after the date of sending, unless the Sender orders so.
Can someone else pick up my Western Union money for me?
No. Only the person the money was sent to can pick up the money. Your ID is required. If you are unable to pick the money up yourself, you can request the sender to change the name to someone that can get the money for you.
What happens if money is not picked up from Western Union?
If the funds haven’t been picked up by the receiver, you’ll get a full refund, including the transaction fee. If your money has been picked up by the receiver and you suspect you are a victim of fraud, we encourage you to file an official fraud claim with Western Union and to report your situation to law enforcement.
Can I pick up money 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.
What forms of ID can I use for Western Union?
You’ll need to present any official government-issued ID, such as:
- Passport.
- Govt Office/ GOCC ID.
- Driver’s License.
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID.
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance.
- Postal ID.
- Voter’s ID.
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) E Card.
Can I pick up money from Western Union with an expired ID?
Well, without a valid piece of government-issued photo ID, you won’t be able to pick up the money.” Western Union asks for the expiration date on photo ID, so this transaction will not go through.”
Can I pick up money from Western Union with a picture of my ID?
A lot of people ask why they need to bring photo ID when they pick up a Western Union money transfer. Western Union requires receivers to provide photo ID as an added way of ensuring they are who they say they are – and although it’s not 100% reliable, this simple procedure helps protect your money transfer.
How can I send money to someone with no ID?
During your transaction, you have the option of adding a test question and an answer that the receiver will need to know (if allowed by the destination country and the amount). If you do this, your receiver will be able to pick up funds without ID, except where prohibited by the destination country.
What ID do I need to pick up Western Union transfer?
If you need to pick up money at Western Union agent location, please present a valid International passport, National Identity Card, Driver’s License, Residence ID (for foreigners), Foreigner’s document. Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Guatemala.
Can you claim money back from Western Union?
Only the amount you transferred via Western Union is eligible for a refund, so any transaction fees you paid or other losses will not be refunded. You won’t get any interest on what you lost, and you can’t apply for compensation on top of a refund for what you paid out.
Can Western Union payments be traced?
You can use the Western Union money order tracking service to track your Western Union money online. You will need the MTCN, or the sender’s phone number, and the send or receive amount.
How do I know if someone picked up my Western Union?
How do I know if I can pick up the money? Simply click on “Track transfer” on our website to check the status of your money transfer. You will only need the sender’s name and the money transfer control number (MTCN).
Are Western Union transfers monitored?
An automated system monitors all transactions in Western Union’s vast transfer network, analyzing about 31 per second. Other people involved in the transactions — either recipients or senders — are also checked.
Does Western Union keep records of money sent?
Yes, you can access the last 90 days of money transfer history.
How can I check if a Western Union money order has been cashed?
Call to Check the Status You can call the Western Union automated help line to determine the status of the money order you’ve sent. This phone number is (800) 999-9660. Listen to the automated menu prompts and select the option to “Check the Status of a Money Order.”