Procedure for Sending Money Using Western Union

Western Union Money Transfer Service was launched in 1871. Since then it is widely spread in 200 countries with over 300,000 agent locations. The transfer of funds through Western Union is fast and secure. Moreover using Western Union Service, you can send money either through agent or online.

Procedure to Send Money through Agent

Step 1 - First visit the nearby Western Union agent. Enter your information like your name, address, telephone number and the name of recipient on the form. Write down email address is necessary.

Step 2 - Submit your form and cash to the agent. The agent might ask you for your documents for identity verification.

Step 3 - Collect the receipt on which you will find Money Control Transfer Number. It will be required to track the transfer.

Within short time of transfer the beneficiary can collect the cash from Western Union Agent nearest to his location.

Procedure to Send Money from Home

Step 1 - Visit the Western Union website. Choose the online money transfer tab. Next select your state and the country of the beneficiary. If you are new customer then first you will have to register. Else sign in for making transaction.

Step 2 - You can choose from two options – Money in Minutes or Economy service. The transfer will be immediate incase of Money in Minutes. While for Economy service, the time period will be 3 business days.

Step 3 - Enter the amount to be transferred. The amount transferred and the fees will be charged to your debit or credit card.

Step 4 - Do not forget to save your Money Transfer Control Number which will be useful for tracking the transfer. The transferred money will be available at the agent location and recipient can collect from nearby agent.

Step 5 - You can transfer money by phone also. Call toll free 1-800-CALL-CASH and follow the instructions given to you. Western Union Transfer Service is fastest service in which the beneficiary can collect his payment in few minutes.