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Receive money transfer funds the Western Union way

It’s always
a wonderful thing to receive money when you need it, especially when it comes from someone far away who really cares about you.Western Union® money transfers
are fast and reliable. With two convenient ways to receive money – in bank accounts and in person – Western Union makes it easy for both the sender and receiver.

Receive money transfers

When a sender transfers money to one
of billions of banks worldwide, Western Union
sends those funds directly into the receiver’s account.

Flexibility to change the way you receive money

Even though situations can change, it’s important that everyone still receives their money. That’s why Western Union® makes it possible to change the way you receive your money. Just follow the steps below.


Cash to Bank Account1

  1. Select ‘Update delivery method’ menu on WU.com and enter your tracking number (MTCN).
  2. Fill in your information and bank account details2.
  3. Share the link with your sender to complete the transfer. Your sender must confirm the change in the delivery method.

1Valid only for WU.com or Western Union® app transactions sent from United States, Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany.
2Please make sure that the receiver’s name accurately matches with the name provided on the transaction and with the details of the bank account owner. (Account details may vary by country.)


Cash to Debit Card3

  1. Log in to wu.com.
  2. Select ‘Track a Transfer’ (for transactions started on wu.com/app)3 and follow the instructions on the screen.
  3. Enter the tracking number (MTCN).
  4. Select ‘Receive money on a card.’
  5. Fill in the sender’s details.
  6. Submit the details of your debit card.

3This service only applies to transfers of $3,000 or less, made within the US that are started on WU.com or Western Union® app. Please check with your sender for transaction details

Receive money at a Western Union location

Receive money transfers
at one of our friendly
agent locations

There’s almost always a Western Union location close by. Receivers can easily pick up their cash with a tracking number (MTCN) and I.D.

More ways to keep your money moving in the right direction

Load money, send money and get paid
up to 2 days faster2 with direct deposit
with the Western Union® Netspend®
Prepaid Mastercard®.

Learn more

Subject to card activation and ID verification.*

Load money, send money and get paid faster with Netspend prepaid card
Receive cash transfers on the WU mobile app

Send, receive, and manage money from almost anywhere with the Western Union® app

The Western Union® app opens a world of possibilities. Not only can you receive money online, but you can also:

• Check fees and exchange rates in an instant*.

• Quick Resend for repeating your previous transaction.

• Touch ID puts money transfer at your fingertips.

• Scan your credit card2 and easily pay with your plastic.

Download the Western Union app now

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*

1 Date available will be displayed on receipt for international transfers over $15. Service and funds availability depends on certain factors including the Service selected, the selection of delayed delivery options, special terms applicable to each Service, amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, consumer protection issues, identification requirements, delivery restrictions, agent location hours, and differences in time zones (collectively, “Restrictions”).

2 Faster access to funds is based on comparison of Netspend’s immediate availability policy versus the typical banking practice of only posting funds after settlement. Direct Deposit and earlier availability of funds are subject to payor’s support of this feature and timing of payor’s funding. Check with your payor to find out when the direct deposit of funds will start.

Issuer Statement:

The Western Union® NetSpend® Prepaid MasterCard is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. NetSpend, a TSYS® Company, is a registered agent of MetaBank. Certain products and services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,000,608 and 6,189,787.

Use of the Card Account is subject to funds availability and ID verification. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the Card Account. See the Cardholder Agreement for details.

MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.

Card may be used everywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted.

NetSpend, the NetSpend logo, and any related trademarks or service marks are federally registered U.S. Service Marks of Total System Services, Inc.® and are used with permission.