Western Union offers many convenient ways for you to receive money transfers. Ask your sender to choose what’s best for you.
Your loved ones can send money quickly directly to your bank account. Check if you’ve received the transfer using digital or online banking.
All you need to pick up cash at our agent locations around the world in minutes1 is a few transfer details, your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), and a valid government-issued ID.
In selected countries, you can receive money directly to your mobile wallet2.
Know where your money is for peace of mind with the Western Union® app.
Both senders and receivers can easily track a transfer using its unique MTCN.
Rating as of 2 February, 2026.
Rating as of 2 February, 2026.
Simply locate the ‘Track a transfer’ link on westernunion.com or the app. Type the sender’s name and MTCN then you will see an update on the status of your transfer. Check your money transfer status now.
You can easily pick up cash at one of our hundreds of thousands of agent locations around the world. Simply take your MTCN and valid ID to collect your money. Find your nearest Western Union location.
Please have these on hand:
1 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.
2 Additional third-party charges may apply.
