To send money through Western Union, you will need to provide certain information depending on whether you are sending money in-person or online. Here is a list of the information you may need to provide:
Sending money in-person:
- Government-issued ID to confirm your identity
- Cash, credit or debit card to pay for the total – including any transfer fees and currency exchange rates
- Your receiver’s full name (as on their ID), country and address (where requested)
Sending money online or through an app:
- Login information
- Credit or debit card details
- Receiver’s first and last name – the same as their government-issued ID
- Receiver’s country – sometimes you need their full address
In general, you will need to provide a government-issued ID to confirm your identity when sending money through Western Union, whether in-person or online. You will also need to provide payment information, such as cash, credit, or debit card, to pay for the transfer fees and currency exchange rates. Finally, you will need to provide the receivers information, including their full name (as on their ID), country, and address (where requested).
