WU accepts Visa® and MasterCard® credit cards*. *Card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. Use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Note: American Express and Discover payment cards are not accepted for Telephone money transfer.

Can Western Union put money on my card?

Reload your prepaid card or mobile phone in the U.S. Head to a participating Western Union® agent location. Give the agent the amount you wish to load, plus the fee. If you’re loading a prepaid card, give them the card too! Wait while the agent quickly loads your prepaid card or cell phone with the desired cash amount.

Can you Western Union money to yourself?

Sending money to yourself with the Western Union TravelWise service at an agent location: To find an agent location, visit and choose “Find Locations”. When you visit the agent near you, simply send yourself a money transfer to be picked up at your destination.

Can I send a check through Western Union?

Generally, we pay your money transfer in cash but in some cases, pay out may be made in the form of a money transfer cheque, a combination of cash and cheque, and in some locations, directly to your bank account.

Where can I send a Western Union Check?

Using the Western Union money transfer service, you can send money directly to a participating bank account or to a location for cash pickup. 1 Does Western Union Cash Checks? 2 What Types of Checks Will Western Union Cash?

Do you have to pay for Western Union money transfer?

Fees, foreign exchange rates, and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. 1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates.

How do I Change my Name on a Western Union money order?

If this happens, go back to the Western Union location where you sent money if it is the same day, or give Western Union customer service a phone call. You may not be able to change the name on a money order, on a transfer to a bank account or certain other types of payments.

How to choose the Best Western Union money transmitter?

When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates, and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. 1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange.