How to find a Western Union location

There’s a reason Western Union is a household name — it’s partnered with thousands of agent locations for unmatched accessibility worldwide. But the amount you can send depends on various factors like your location and how you make the transfer.

How do I find a Western Union location near me?

Rely on Western Union’s website for the most up-to-date information:

1. Go to the Western Union website and choose Find Locations at the bottom left of the main page.
2. Select the country you’re sending from then enter your ZIP/postal code or city. You have the option to filter by specific services, as well.
3. Hit enter and a map will auto-populate with nearby Western Union locations.

Western Union has more than 500,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories around the globe. Countries with agent locations for cash pickup include:

What does a Western Union location offer?

At most Western Union locations you can:

Exact services vary by location. To verify, use the Find Locations tool. Then, choose Hours & Info in the bottom left corner to see a list of services offered there.

Western Union partners with businesses such as drugstores, banks and small grocery stores, so finding a location may be as simple as stopping by your bank.

Read our full Western Union review

How do I send money from a Western Union location?

After you’ve located an agent location nearby, collect a send money form from the agent on duty. To fill this out, you’ll need:

• Your name and contact info.
• Your government-issued photo ID.
• Recipient’s name and contact info.
• Amount of money you’re sending.
• Destination location.

Select Cash Pickup for payout method and Money in Minutes for service.

Bring the completed form to the agent along with the transfer amount plus any applicable fees, in cash. Save your receipt to share the money transfer control number (MTCN) with your recipient. They’ll need this to pick up the transfer.

Sending money online for in-store pickup

To send money online, go to Western Union’s website and choose Send money now. Select your receiver’s country, and indicate how much you want to send. Select Cash pickup for receiving method, then choose Pay online. For payment method, you can choose between:

• Debit card.
• Credit card.
• Bank account.

At this point, Western Union will ask you to log in or create an account. Enter the receiver’s information and the details of your payment method to complete the transaction.

Another option is to send money through the Western Union app. Fees to send money through the app vary based on the countries where Western Union offers Pay in Cash for transfers sent through the app. Every country has a different receiving limit per transfer and is specified in the Western Union app’s Send Money page.

How can I pick up money from a Western Union location?

First, find a Western Union agent location that’s convenient for you. Check the store’s hours and bring the following:

• Tracking number (MTCN). This can be found on the sender’s transaction receipt.
• Identification. Government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.

Once there, head to the service counter. The agent on duty will help you complete the transaction.

Does Western Union have any 24-hour locations?

Yes. For in-person 24/7 pickup, choose an agent location that’s open around the clock.

Since Western Union offers money transfers online and through its app, you can always send or receive money 24/7 electronically.

Alternatives to sending cash

Sending money electronically via a bank-to-bank transfer is another option, but using a bank account can take three to six business days to process, since Western Union has to verify your account. Still, it’s usually cheaper than paying with a credit or debit card, especially within the US.

You can also send:

• Mobile money. Transfer money directly to a mobile phone. The recipient must have a mobile money account, which is only available in select countries.
• A prepaid card. Use a Western Union Netspend Prepaid Mastercard to send or receive money. You can use it like a debit card.
• To an inmate. You’ll need the name of the correctional facility, as well as the inmate’s number.

Bottom line

Western Union’s 500,000 global pick up locations and unlimited in-person transfer amount makes it convenient to send money abroad. But if you want to make a same-day bank account transfer or are looking for more competitive transfer rates, you may need to find a different transfer service.

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