Frequently Asked Questions

Western Union® agent locations

What are Western Union® agent locations?

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.

How can I find a nearby Western Union® agent location?

How do I send money from a Western Union® agent location?

You’ll need to provide a valid government-issued ID, transfer details, and the amount you want to send, plus the applicable fees, in cash.

Which transfer service is offered at Western Union® agent locations?

Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.

How much money can I send from a Western Union® agent location?

You can usually send up to 7,500 USD per day and up to 15,000 USD within 90 rolling days. For transfers over 3,000 USD per calendar month additional information will be collected.

Acceptable IDs are subject to the Central Bank of Ecuador rules and regulations.

How do I send money from a Western Union® agent location?

You’ll need to provide a valid government-issued ID, transfer details, and the amount you want to send, plus the applicable fees, in cash.

Which transfer service is offered at Western Union® agent locations?

Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.

How can I find a nearby Western Union® agent location?

How much money can I send from a Western Union® agent location?

You can usually send up to 7,500 USD per day and up to 15,000 USD within 90 rolling days. For transfers over 3,000 USD per calendar month additional information will be collected.  

Acceptable IDs are subject to the Central Bank of Ecuador rules and regulations. 

What are Western Union® agent locations?

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.