Frequently Asked Questions

Registration and profile settings

How do I log into my Western Union profile? 

To log into your Western Union profile, please follow the steps below: 

  1. Select Log in.
  2. Enter your registered email address and password.  
  3. Choose Continue or Log in to proceed.  

If you forget your password, you can reset it by choosing Forgot password.  

How do I change my password?

Follow the steps below to change your password:  

  1. Log into your profile.  

  1. Choose Reset password. 

  1. Enter the new password and select Save. 

How do I update my postal address and phone number?

Follow these steps to update your postal address and phone number: 

On our website or the Western Union mobile app: 

  1. Log into your profile. 

  1. Select your name from the menu at the top.  

  1. Enter your new postal address and phone number.  

  1. Select Save or Update to confirm the changes. 

How do I delete my profile? 

We’re sorry to see you go. Please note that you will lose your existing MyWU points (if any) by taking this step and your complete transfer history will be erased. To delete your profile, contact our Customer Care. 

How do I update my email address in my profile? 

Follow the steps below to update your email address: 

  1. Log into your profile.
  2. Enter the new email address and select Save to confirm the changes.
  3. Verify your email address.
  4. Select continue. 

After you’ve successfully updated your email address, use the new email address to log into your Western Union profile.  

Note: The option to update your email address is not yet available on the mobile app. 

How do I add my debit card, credit card or a bank account? 

To add a new payment method, please follow the steps below:  

  1. Log into your profile.
  2. Go to the Payment preferences section.
  3. Select Add new credit or debit card. To add a bank account, choose Bank accounts and log into your bank account online.
  4. Enter your card or bank account information and select Save. 

On our mobile app:  

  1. Log into your profile.
  2. Select Profile from the menu.
  3. Select Payment options.
  4. Add a new debit card, credit card, or a new bank account. 

1 Credit card issuer may charge an additional fee and other associated interest charges. Use a debit card to avoid these charges. 

How do I change my profile privacy and marketing settings? 

  1. On the website, log into your Western Union profile.
  2. Click the Menu icon and select Settings from the dropdown.
  3. In the Information sharing section, select the check box.
  4. Select Save changes. 

How do I register with Western Union?   

 

If you are a new user, you can register with Western Union via our website or mobile app. 

Steps to register on our website or app:  

  1. Select Join now. 
  2. Enter the required details.
  3. Verify your email address.
  4. Log into your new profile.