Frequently Asked Questions

Send money
How do I find out if my money transfer has been sent? How do I find out if a money transfer is available for pickup? How do I pick up a money transfer? View all questions →
Send money online
How do I send money online? How long does it take to send money online? How do I pay? View all questions →
Payment authentication
What is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)? Why wasn’t my authentication successful? View all questions →
Send money in person
Who uses Western Union money transfer services? What are Western Union agent locations? Which transfer service is offered at Western Union agent locations? View all questions →
Send money from a bank account
How can I send money from my bank account? View all questions →
Send money to a bank account
How do I send money to India with UPI? What is the Western Union® Direct to bank account money transfer service? What information is required from the sender to send a Direct to bank account money transfer? View all questions →
Send money to a mobile phone
How can I send money to a mobile phone? What’s a mobile wallet? Can money be sent to any mobile phone? View all questions →
Agent locations
What are Western Union agent locations? When are Western Union services available? How do I find a Western Union agent location? View all questions →
Registration
Does it cost anything to register at Western Union’s website? How can receivers register in Colombia? How can receivers register in Argentina? View all questions →
Identity verification
Verify your identity What are the acceptable documents for identity verification? Do we need more information from you?  View all questions →
Consumer protection
Are there common consumer fraud scenarios to be aware of? I received a suspicious email from someone claiming to be Western Union. What should I do? Does Western Union offer an escrow service or any kind of buyer protection? View all questions →
Customer questionnaire
Why am I unable to use Western Union services after receiving the message “Additional info needed, go to westernunion.com/gcr”? Why do I need to provide additional information? How can I use Western Union services again? View all questions →
Help with current and past transfers
How can I check my transfer status? How do I report an issue on the website or the app? How will I know if my transfer is complete? View all questions →
Registration and profile settings
Does it cost anything to register at Western Union’s website? How can receivers register in Argentina? How do I register with Western Union? View all questions →
Receive money
What does my receiver need to pick up the money transfer? How can my receiver get the money? How do I pick up a money transfer? View all questions →