Why am I having trouble sending money through Western Union?
Occasionally, money transfers may be declined. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as WU being unable to confirm your identity. If these are not met, your money transfer may be declined. If you were declined trying to send money online, you may be able to send money in person at an Agent location.
Is there a limit in sending money 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.
Why is my money on hold at Western Union?
Depending on the service you choose, your money transfer may be put on temporary hold based on certain transfer conditions, including: the amount sent, the destination, any pending payment authorizations, and regulatory and identification requirements.
What is the customer service number for Western Union?
1 (800) 325-6000
Western Union/Customer service
Why is my Western Union transfer delayed?
Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination, country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, Agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options.
How do you send money to someone through Western Union?
Send money from a Western Union branch. Find your local Western Union office and fill out the necessary forms. You can send money from a branch in several ways: via cash, with a credit or debit card, or from bank account to bank account.
Do I need a Western Union to receive money?
Anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly uses Western Union. These include people supporting friends or relatives abroad, travellers and business people who need to make fast, international remittances.
Is it safe to send money through Western Union?
On the whole, the entire process of sending money through Western Union is absolutely safe. You can make sure that the right person gets the money because they have to present valid IDs such as a passport or a driver’s license before they can collect the money.
How much money you can send through Western Union?
What to be aware of Weak exchange rates Unfavorable exchange rates will lead to less money going to your recipient and more to Western Union. Maximum transfer limits You can send a maximum of $2,500.00 per online money transfer. High fees Nearly all transactions through Western Union will have a transfer fee attached, ranging from $3.50 to $100 or more.