Find a Western Union agent location near you with our agent locator.
Specify transfer details (sender’s name, country, sent amount, MTCN) and show the agent your government-issued photo ID.
The money is available right after your details have been confirmed. You’ll also be given a receipt.
Send your bank account details to your sender and you will receive it without having to move a foot.
A few reasons to transfer money with Western Union
It takes just minutes for your money transfer to be available to your receiver.
With hundreds of thousands of locations in over 200 countries and territories around the world, your receiver will have many options to collect the money.
Receive directly in a bank account or for cash pick up
If you need to pick up money at Western Union agent location, please present a valid International passport, government-issued national ID, residence ID, refugee ID, diplomatic ID Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Colombia.
All fees are paid by the sender. Receiving money is free of charge.
The money transfer control number (MTCN) is a unique number assigned to your transfer. Your receiver will need this number when they pick up their money, and it can also be used to track your transfer.
Direct to a bank account
Provide your sender with these details:
1 Please use care when providing bank account information. Funds will be paid into in the bank account corresponding to the account number you provide. The receiver’s account must be a local currency payout account.
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1 Network data as of 30 June 2018.
