Frequently Asked Questions

Western Union® agent locations

What are Western Union® agent locations?

Agent locations are places where you can transfer money using Western Union. Agent locations may be in supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, and other retailers. In some countries, they may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, train, and bus stations, and currency exchange offices.

How can I find a nearby Western Union® agent location?

Use this link to find an agent location near you.

How do I send money from a Western Union® agent location?

You’ll need to provide a valid identification document, transaction details, and pay the agent the amount you want to send, plus fees, in cash.

Which transfer service is offered at Western Union® agent locations?

Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.

How much money can I send from a Western Union® agent location?

You can send any amount you wish, as there is no sending limit in Samoa. However, for certain amounts and transfers, you may be required to provide additional information or documentation as follows:

A primary ID type – passport, Government issued national ID, driver’s license, emergency passport, voter card, Pension card, Samoa national Provident card, secondary ID type should be presented with a primary ID – Ministry Authority card, military, police and correctional facility card, student ID   for sending money at a Western Union agent location.

Acceptable IDs are subject to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue of Samoa rules and regulations.

How can I find a nearby Western Union® agent location?

Use this link to find an agent location near you.

Which transfer service is offered at Western Union® agent locations?

Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.

How much money can I send from a Western Union® agent location?

You can send any amount you wish, as there is no sending limit in Samoa. However, for certain amounts and transfers, you may be required to provide additional information or documentation as follows:

A primary ID type – passport, Government issued national ID, driver’s license, emergency passport, voter card, Pension card, Samoa national Provident card, secondary ID type should be presented with a primary ID – Ministry Authority card, military, police and correctional facility card, student ID   for sending money at a Western Union agent location.

Acceptable IDs are subject to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue of Samoa rules and regulations.

What are Western Union® agent locations?

Agent locations are places where you can transfer money using Western Union. Agent locations may be in supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, and other retailers. In some countries, they may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, train, and bus stations, and currency exchange offices.

How do I send money from a Western Union® agent location?

You’ll need to provide a valid identification document, transaction details, and pay the agent the amount you want to send, plus fees, in cash.