You can find the answers to many of your questions below.
Western Union services are for anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly. From travelers and people supporting friends or relatives abroad, to business people who need to make faster international transfers.
They are our representatives in the different countries you send or receive money, they may be banks, post offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, airports, train and bus stations, currency exchange offices and other retailers.
You can easily locate a Western Union agent location online, just use our agent locator tool.
Once you get to our agent location, you will be asked to provide some information:
After presenting all that information you can give the agent the total amount including the service fees. Your money then will be available in minutes 1 to your receiver after the transfer is completed.
Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional restrictions may apply. See Send Form for details.
You need to present any official government-issued ID or a valid passport issued in Kazakhstan to send money at a Western Union agent location. Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Kazakhstan.
You can send up to 499,000 KZT per transfer, per day or up to 5,000,000 KZT within 90 days.
Money transfers will generally be paid in cash. After you’ve chosen your destination country, you may ask the agent for the types of services available to you. Other restrictions may apply. Please contact a Western Union agent (link to “Find location” page) to get more information about restrictions; or you can call our partner Center Credit’s customer service center at 88000800088 (free of charge for local Kazakh numbers); at 505 (free of charge for mobile numbers) or send an email to info@bcc.kz
You can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender’s or the receiver’s name and the tracking number (MTCN – Money Transfer Control Number) on the receipt.
Each Western Union agent location determines its own hours of operation. Some have extended hours and even open during weekends. Find a nearby Western Union agent location with our agent locator.
You need to present any official government-issued ID or a valid passport issued in Kazakhstan to pick up money at a Western Union agent location. Acceptable IDs are subject to the Banking laws and regulations of Kazakhstan.
You can go to “Track a transfer (link to “Track a Transfer” page).” at wu.com. There you can type in the sender’s name and the money transfer control number (MTCN) and you’ll get an update on the latest status of your money transfer. You can also call our partner Center Credit’s customer service center at 88000800088 (free of charge for local Kazakh numbers); at 505 (free of charge for mobile numbers) or send an email to info@bcc.kz.
You can pick up the money at any Western Union agent location. (link to Find locations) You’ll need to provide the following information:
For more information, please visit your nearest Western Union agent location or call our partner Center Credit’s customer service center at 88000800088 (free of charge for local Kazakh numbers); at 505 (free of charge for mobile numbers) or send an email to info@bcc.kz
Money transfers will generally be paid in cash. Other restrictions may apply. For more information, please visit your nearest Western Union agent location, or call our partner Center Credit’s customer service center at 88000800088 (free of charge for local Kazakh numbers); at 505 (free of charge for mobile numbers) or send an email to info@bcc.kz
All fees are paid by the sender. The receiver pays no transfer fees.
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.
Use this link to find an agent location near you.
You’ll need to provide a valid identification document, transaction details, and pay the agent the amount you want to send, plus fees, in cash.
Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.
You can usually send up to 499,000 KZT per transfer, per day or up to 5,000,000 KZT within 90 days. However, for certain amounts and transfers, you may be required to provide additional information or documentation as follows:
An official government-issued ID or passport issued in Kazakhstan for sending money at a Western Union agent location.
Acceptable IDs are subject to the Central Bank of Kazakhstan. rules and regulations.
Prior to your visit please submit an RBF (Royaly Bases Finance) document for approval to the agent.
Western Union values its business and takes pride in delivering your funds in a quick and reliable way. However, it is important that you protect yourself from fraudsters who are out to get your money.
Below are some frequently asked questions about fraud. For more information, please visit the Fraud awareness section here.
Yes. Only use Western Union to send money to friends and family. Never send money to someone you have not met in person. Scammers sometimes encourage people to transfer money. Do not transfer money to anyone who asks you to send them money:
If you transfer money, the person you’re sending it to gets the money quickly. After the money is paid, Western Union may not be able to give you a refund, even if you are the victim of fraud, except under limited circumstances.
If you receive an email from anyone claiming to be from Western Union and you are unsure about it, do not click on any links in the mail. This may be a “phishing” attempt to acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately please contact Western Union partner’s CenterCredit Customer Service Center at 88000800088 (free of charge for local Kazakh numbers); at 505 (free of charge for mobile numbers) or send an email to info@bcc.kz. Western Union will never send you e-mails to ask for your user ID, password, or credit card details.
In some countries, senders are asked to provide a ‘Test Question’ and its answer when they initiate the transfer. In cases where a ‘Test Question’ was provided by the sender, the receiver may be required to give the answer when picking up the funds. The ‘Test Question’ feature is designed for emergency situations where the receiver still needs to provide proper identification. It should never be used as additional security or to delay payment. In many places, we’ll pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if he/she does not know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Kazakhstan.
The ‘Test Question’ feature is designed for emergency situations where the receiver still needs to provide proper identification. It should never be used as additional security or to delay payment. In many places, we’ll pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if he/she does no.t know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Kazakhstan.
You should immediately visit our agent location for assistance with a transaction that you believe was sent for fraud. You should also file a report with your local law enforcement. You should also contact your government’s Office of Consumer Affairs and police station if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail, or e-mail solicitation