Frequently Asked Questions

Registration and profile settings

Is there a fee to register on Western Union?

Anyone who meets the following requirements can register and start sending money online.

  • Must have a government-issued ID (for residents in the following countries: Senegal, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo).
  • Must have a valid passport (for non-residents in following countries: Senegal, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo).
  • Must be of at least 18 years of old.
  • Must accept our Terms and Conditions.
  • Must have a valid phone number.
  • Must have a bank account in Senegal, a valid debit, credit or pre-paid card issued by any bank in one of the following countries (Senegal, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo), or a prepaid card issued by Orabank in one of the following countries (Senegal, Benin, Bissau Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo).

How many times can I register?

Registration with a valid identification document and an email address is possible only once.

Do I need to register to send money online?

Yes. To send money you need to be registered. Once you have successfully registered on westernunion.com, please do the following to get your identity verified:

  • Take a clear photo of your valid ID from both sides.
  • Take a clear selfie of yourself (face) holding your ID.
  • Send both ID photos and the selfie from your registered email to toutotgsupportdigital@orabank.net.

A representative of Orabank will check your documents in order to verify your profile.
Once your profile is verified, you will receive an SMS confirmation and you can start sending money online.

How can I change or update my online/App profile?

You can change or update your WU Profile information from the Profile Overview tab after you log in to our website.

After your identity is verified you cannot change your name, last name, date of birth and nationality. If you require to change this information after your identity is verified, please contact Western Union’s Customer Care number at 221777400766, or send an email to aziz.camara@orabank.net.

Is there a charge to register on Western Union’s website?

No, it’s free of charge.