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First time sending money online?

Whether you're using Western Union for the first time or making the switch from offline to online money transfer, you can start sending money online in just three steps:


Create an online profile. Verify your mobile phone number and fill out the registration form.


Verify your profile. After you've registered online, visit one of our agent locations
and present a valid ID to complete your identity verification.


Send money online. You'll receive an SMS confirmation once your profile is verified
against your identity. You can then start sending money online, anytime.

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A few reasons to send money with Western Union

It's quick

It takes just minutes1 for your money transfer to reach an agent location.

It's convenient

With 500,000+ locations2 around the world, it's easy to find one near your receiver.

It's reliable

We have over 145 years of experience in money transfers around the world.

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1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory and foreign exchange issues, required receiver action(s), identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms of Conditions for details.

2 Network data as of 30 June 2018.