Frequently Asked Questions
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Who uses Western Union money transfer services?
Who are Western Union® agents?
How can I find a Western Union agent location in Dominican Republic?
How do I send money from an agent location?
What documents can I use to send money in Dominican Republic?
How much money can I send from a Western Union agent location in Dominican Republic?
How are money transfers paid out to receivers?
Who uses Western Union® money transfer services?
You can use Western Union services if you need to support friends or family abroad, or if you’re a traveler who needs to send money from a foreign country.
Who are Western Union® agents?
Western Union agent locations are independent businesses that provide money transfer services to their customers on behalf of Western Union. They are our representatives in the different countries you need to send or receive money. They may be banks, post offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashiers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, airports, train and bus stations, currency exchange offices and other retailers.
How can I find a Western Union agent location in Dominican Republic?
Finding an agent location in Dominican Republic is easy. Go to our agent locator tool.
How do I send money from an agent location?
Once you get to our agent location, you may be asked to provide some information like your receiver’s first name, last name, the amount you wish to send, the country you are sending to and a valid government-issued photo ID. Then, just pay the agent the total amount including applicable fees.
What documents can I use to send money in Dominican Republic?
You’ll need to present one of the following documents:
- A valid National identification card
Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Dominican Republic.
How much money can I send from a Western Union® agent location in Dominican Republic?
You may be able to send up to 2500 USD per transfer per day and up to 7500 USD within 30 consecutive days.
How are money transfers paid out to receivers?
Money transfers will generally be paid in cash or will be transferred directly to the receiver’s bank account if the option is available.
Restrictions may apply. Please contact a Western Union agent to get more information about restrictions.
How can I know the status of my money transfer?
You can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender's name and the tracking number (MTCN) printed on the sender's receipt.
Can I send money at any time in an agent location?
Each Western Union agent location has its own hours of operation. Some have extended hours and are open during weekends.
Find a nearby Western Union agent location with our agent locator tool.