Frequently Asked Questions

You can usually send any amount you wish. However, for certain dollar amounts and transfers, you may have to provide additional information or documentation.

Find out more about sending money from an Agent location.

Agent locations are places where you can transfer money using Western Union. Agent locations may be in supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, and other retailers. In some countries, they may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, train, and bus stations, and currency exchange offices.

You can transfer money anytime at Agent locations during their business hours.

Find a nearby Agent location.

• Give the Agent clerk your payment in cash and sign the receipt
• In addition to the money you’re sending, you must also pay transfer fees.

Find out more about sending money from an Agent location.

A current government-issued photo ID.

Anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly and reliably.

• People who support relatives or friends.
• Travelers in an emergency.
• Business people who need to send or receive money quickly for business.
• Someone sending the gift of money.

You can easily find a nearby Agent location using our online tool.