Send money online
To send money online, please visit wu.com and create a profile. After your profile has been verified, you’ll be able to send money directly to your receiver’s bank account or for a cash pickup at one of our agent locations.
Your money will be available within minutes 1 for a cash pickup or within 5 days for a direct to bank account transfer, depending on your receiver’s country 1,2
1 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.
2 The money will be released only if the payment is received between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the bank’s working days; Any transfers done outside that timeframe will be only released on the next working day.
To fund an online transfer on wu.com in Saudi Arabia, you need a Mada card issued in Saudi Arabia. If you wish to find out more, please call our Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
You can review the list of countries to which you can send money online from Saudi Arabia. Transfers within Saudi Arabia are not available.
After your profile is verified, you can send up to 10 000.00 SAR per transaction.
Your online receipt will show if your transfer has been approved. When the transfer is complete, you'll get an email with your tracking number (MTCN). If your transfer is on hold you might be contacted for more information. If your transfer is rejected you may call Western Union Customer Care at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
A transfer can only be cancelled if the money hasn’t been deposited into your receiver’s bank account or collected in the destination country. If you wish to cancel your money transfer, please call our Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
A receipt will be sent to your email after the transfer is completed. You can also see the details of all your previous transfers in your profile.
Once you have successfully registered online, you will be asked to visit the nearest Ersal locations and verify your identity in-person.
Please note that if you are an existing Ersal customer, you are not required to verify your identity in person.
The tracking number (MTCN) is a unique code to every transfer. Your receiver will need this 10-digit number when they pick up their money, and it can also be used to track your transfer.
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WU Mobile app
Yes, Western Union® mobile app is available for iOS and Android.
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With Western Union® app you can:
- Send money - Verified users can proceed to mobile money transfers using their online log in details. If you are a new user, you can register directly on the app or at wu.com.
- Calculate fees and rates - Get up-to-date exchange rates and compare fees 1 for Western Union ® services.
- Track a transfer - Find out the status of your transfers with Western Union ® tracking app feature
- Find an agent location - Get the locations for thousands of Western Union’s agents around the globe.
- Enjoy My Wu program - Earn My Wu points with every money transfer, check your membership status and redeem your points for rewards and discount offers
1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice
Back to the topThere’s no fee to download the app or to access the app from your mobile phone. But mobile phone data access and calling charges may apply. Please contact your mobile phone network provider for details.
Please note that Western Union ® money transfer fees 1 will apply if you send money using the mobile app.
You can download Western Union® mobile app from the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.
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Customers that have been already verified can use their existing log in details to send money with the Western Union ® mobile app.
New customers can register directly on the app in just a few minutes. You will need to verify your profile by presenting one of the following types of IDs at an Ersal location:
- National Identification Card (for Saudis)
- Resident ID (for other nationalities)
Please note that if you are an existing Ersal customer, you are not required to verify your identity in person.
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Simply use your existing online log in. New customers can register directly on the app or register for free online on wu.com.
1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
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Send money to a bank account from Saudi Arabia
Yes, the Western Union "direct to bank account" service is an easy and convenient way to send funds directly to a receiver’s bank account in selected countries.
Back to the topSelect our Direct to Bank Account country information tool to see which countries have this service available. There you’ll find all the necessary information to complete a transfer directly to a bank account; for example, you can find out how long will it takes for the money to be available into your receiver’s bank account depending on the destination country
Back to the topJust choose the Direct to Bank Account service when you send money online or at an agent location. You’ll need to provide the receiver’s bank account information. The requirements change from country to country, but usually include:
- Your receiver’s bank name and code
- Receiver’s account’s name and number
Select our Direct to Bank Account country information tool to see which countries have this service available and what will you need.
Back to the topA bank code is a series of numbers used to identify banks around the world. They can have between 3 and 23 digits depending on the bank and the country.
A bank code could be called:
- BSB
- SWIFT Code
- BIC (Bank Identification Code)
- CHIPS (Clearing House Inter-Bank Payment System) – US and Canada only
- NCC (National Clearing Code)
- BSC (Bank Sort Code)
- IFSC (Indian Financial System Code)
For some countries you may need an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in addition to the bank code.
Ask your receiver for the bank code and IBAN (if applicable). You can refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information tool to see which details are required for each country.
Back to the topA Bank Identification Code (BIC) is used to identify banks worldwide. BIC is the same as a SWIFT code, and it will be 8 or 11 digits long.
Ask your receiver if BIC is required in their country—you can check our Direct to Bank Account country information tool for more details.
Back to the topAn International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is a code used in some countries to identify a customer’s bank account. The IBAN has a letter to identify the country followed by 2 digits, and then up to 35 characters for the bank account number. Some countries require that payment sent from Australia must include the IBAN.
You can refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information tool to see what details are needed for each country. Ask your receiver for the IBAN if it’s required.
Back to the top"Direct to Bank Account" money transfers can change from country to country and can take up to five days. For more details, please refer to our Direct to Bank Account country information.
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Send money in person
Western Union’s 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.
Back to the topThey are our representatives who will help you send or receive money, these are our partner Banks.
Back to the topYou can easily locate a Western Union agent location online, just use our agent locator.
Back to the topThe first step is to locate the nearest agent location (find it in our agent locator online), then you should give your receiver’s details to the agent. Once all the information is entered, you will be asked to give the total amount including the service fees. The transfer will be completed after this and the money available in minutes 1 to your receiver. Don’t forget to get the tracking number (MTCN) from your receipt and share it only with your receiver, he or she will need it to pick up the cash.
1 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.
Back to the topFor money pickups at a Western Union agent location, your receiver must present one of the following types of IDs:
- National Identification Card (for Saudis)
- Resident ID (for other nationalities)
Acceptable IDs are subject to the rules and regulations of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia.
Back to the topYou can check your transfer status online. All you need is your name and the tracking number (MTCN – Tracking number) printed on your receipt. Or you can call our Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
Back to the topYou can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender's name and the tracking number (MTCN – Tracking number) printed on the sender's receipt.
Back to the topEach Western Union agent location has its own hours of operation. Some have extended hours and
some even stay open 24/7.
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Receive money
You can pick up your money at any Western Union’s agent location. You'll need to provide the following information:
- Your name.
- The tracking number (MTCN – Tracking number).
- Amount expected.
- Sender's full name.
- Country the money came from.
- A valid ID (national ID card for Saudis and resident ID for other nationalities)
Some restrictions may apply.
Back to the topYou can check your transfer status online. All you need is your name and the tracking number (MTCN – tracking number) printed on your receipt. Or you can call our Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa, or send an email.
Back to the topAMoney transfers will generally be paid in cash, but some agents will pay by cheque or a combination of cash and cheque. The receiver may choose other ways to receive funds. Other restrictions may apply. Please visit or call the nearest Western Union agent location to get more information about restrictions.
Back to the topAll fees are paid by the sender. Receiving money is free of charge unless the receiver chooses to get the money in a different currency, directly to a device or a bank account at the moment of pickup.
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Registration
Registration is required for most of our services. After you register on wu.com and verify your identity at the nearest Ersal locations, sending money can be done in minutes.
Please note that if you are an existing Ersal customer, you are not required to verify your identity in person.
Back to the topNo, it’s free of charge.
Back to the topAnyone who meets the following requirements can register and start sending money online.
- Must have a valid National Identification Card for Saudis and Resident ID for non-Saudis
- Must be of at least 18 years old.
- Must accept Western Union’s Terms and Conditions.
- Must have a valid phone number.
- Must have a valid Mada card issued in Saudi Arabia.
Registration with a valid ID and an email address is possible only once.
Back to the topYou can change or update your WU Profile information from the “Profile Overview” tab after you log in to wu.com. After your identity is verified you cannot change your first name, last name, date of birth, country of birth, Nationality, ID number and mobile number. If you require to change this information after your identity is verified, please contact Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
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Identification Process
Yes, before making your first online transfer, you will need to verify your profile.
First, fill in the online registration form and provide the following information:
- Email (Username)
- Password
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Country of Birth
- Nationality
- Legal ID data (number, type, issuer, expiration date)
- Mobile number
- Security Question and answer
- Address (street, city, country)
Once you have successfully registered online, you will be asked to visit the nearest Ersal locations and verify your identity in person.
Back to the topAfter you present a valid ID at the nearest Ersal locations, you will receive a confirmation by email. While your verification is being processed, and until verification is completed, you can still send money by visiting a Western Union agent location.
Back to the topYou can find the nearest location to get verified in person by using our online locator. Please note that if you are an existing Ersal customer, you are not required to verify your identity in person.
Back to the topYour User ID is your email address. If you forgot your password, you can select the “Forgot password” option for a new password to be sent to your email. If your profile is locked, please try to log in again after 30 minutes or contact Western Union’s Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa
Back to the topYou can change your password on the Profile Overview page after your log in. Please select "Edit profile" from the right-side menu and change your password. For online registration, you can use only one email address. After you verify your email, it cannot be changed.
Back to the topPlease contact Western Union Customer Care number at (920033663) if dialed from local number or (+966920033663) if dialed from international number. You can also send an email to wu.support@ersal.sa.
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My WU
You can register for the My WU loyalty program in 2 ways:
- By clicking the box “Enroll in My WU program” during your registration for online transfers on www.wu.com.
- At cash counter while sending money from our Agent locations.
My WU members are eligible to earn My WU points, redeem points for discounts on transfer fees, and get offers exclusively for members.
Back to the topEvery 1 SAR transfer fee1 paid on a single qualifying transaction earns 1 My WU® point.
Accumulate your My WU points and start redeeming them to save against your next transaction transfer fee.
1Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Subject to applicable taxes (if any). How to redeem My WU points.
To redeem your points, kindly visit https://www.westernunion.com/mywu/sa/.
Points earning is effective from 2013 and all points earned are valid for 12 months from the start date of accumulation 2.
2 My WU Rewards Program & points expiry is subject to review or change from time to time. Terms and Conditions apply where applicable.
Back to the topYou can find your My WU number:
- Printed in the receipt of the transfer you registered to the program with.
- In the last transfer receipt (assuming your profile was looked up).
- By contacting Customer Care, or by logging in to wu.com.
It’s important for you to know your My WU number and keep it handy so that you can leverage the benefits of the program.
Back to the topYou should double check the data that you are using to log in (i.e. Last name + My WU number, or Last name + Email) and make sure they match the latest information that you have provided to Western Union. If you cannot validate or are unsure of the information provided to Western Union, you can call the support line to retrieve or update the relevant data points, including your My WU number, email address and phone number. Using My WU number or email address (together with your last name) is the most reliable way to check your balance and/or redeem rewards.
Back to the topWestern Union has tried to merge matching or duplicate profiles and reconcile point balances, contacts, etc. This is a very complicated task and, in some cases, some profiles were kept separately. For a smooth experience, members are invited to merge their duplicate accounts (by calling the support line at 800-844-4067 (STC) or 800-8500-338 (Mobily/Zain) and update their main profile, for the balance and reward redemption features to work as expected.
Back to the topIn this case you are using a non-unique lookup criteria such as phone number (together with your last name) and chances are that you have unintentionally:
- Registered more than once with the same phone.
- Provided a wrong and/or dummy phone number.
- Provided a phone number that was somebody else’s.
Best way to address these challenges is by contacting customer service to make sure your profile is reflecting the most current information, including last name, email address and mobile phone number. Using My WU number or email address (together with your last name) is the most reliable way to check your balance and/or redeem rewards.
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Consumer protection
Western Union values its business and takes pride in delivering your funds in the quickest and most reliable way possible. 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.
Back to the topAre there common fraud scenarios that I should be aware of and things I shouldn’t send my money for? 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:
- For an emergency situation you haven’t confirmed.
- For an online purchase.
- For anti‐virus protection.
- For a deposit or payment on a rental property.
- To claim lottery or prize winnings.
- To pay taxes.
- For a donation to charity.
- For a mystery shopping assignment.
- For a job opportunity.
- For a credit card or loan fee.
- To resolve an immigration matter.
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.
Back to the topIf 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 forward the suspicious mail to wu.support@ersal.sa. Western Union will never send you e-mails to ask for your user ID, password, or credit card details.
Back to the topIn 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 or she does not know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Saudi Arabia
Back to the topContact your government's Office of Consumer Affairs if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail or email solicitation. If you feel you have been the victim of fraud, you can contact your local police.
Back to the top- Always make sure you know who you are sending money to.
- Discontinue a call if a caller coaches you to respond to questions asked by Western Union.
- Security is everyone's responsibility. Stay informed. Keep abreast of new fraud trends.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Learn more about fraud protection.
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