Western Union
Is the international money transfer service offered on agency basis. Money can be sent or received internationally and locally

Tips to Send Money

Do I need a bank account to send money?
* No, you can send money without holding a bank account

When will the money be available to the receiver?
* Immediately after you have completed the transaction

Does the beneficiary have to pay fees?
* No, all fees are paid by the sender

What do I need to communicate to the beneficiary?
* Senders Name
* Sending Country / city of origin
* Amount sent in local currency

Do I need to add a test question?

* Yes, any transfer to Africa needs a test question for security reasons

Tips to Receive Money
* Do we need provide the 10 digit number (known as the MTCN) to collect money?No, MTCN is optional but providing it will help facilitate payment.

What do we need collect our money?
* Name of the sender
* Country / City of transfer's origin
* Expected amount of money to be received
* Valid ID and the Test Question Answer

Do we need a proper form of ID to collect our money?
* Yes, normally a passport, national ID, or driver's license

Do we need to have a bank account to collect our money?
* No, you receive the money in cash
Do we need to pay a fee when collecting our money?
* No, all fees have been paid for by the sender

For more information visit www.westernunion.com