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    80% customers take less than 6 minutes to complete an online transfer with WU.

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    How to send money overseas

    Western Union can help you to quickly and reliably send money from the UAE to overseas, whether for student fees, a business requirement, a property purchase or a loved one’s special occasion. Here are the four key steps you need to follow to send your money:

    Register for free

    Sign in or sign up for a free account to start sending money abroad online.

    Start your transfer

    Select your chosen destination and enter the amount you want to send.

    Select payment and recipient

    Select the receiving option and enter the recipient’s details, or select pre-existing details if you have sent them money before.

    Make your payment

    Select your payment method (expected transaction times will be displayed) and send your money abroad.

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      Send money abroad in a few clicks. Create a free profile or log in, and send money to loved ones.

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      Send in person

      You can carry out your transfer in person. Just visit one of our many branches across the UAE.

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      Send via app

      With our app, you can send money at home or on the go, via bank transfer or debit card.

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    • Bank account

      You can send money directly to your loved one’s bank account overseas.

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      Receive money in cash

      Send money for cash pickup at any of the hundreds of thousands2 of Western Union branches across the world.

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      You can send money to your loved one’s mobile wallet4 in many countries around the world.

    Open an account to send money overseas today

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    Register for free

    Create your account for free today to enjoy easy and simple online money transfers from the UAE overseas.

    Committed to security

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Transparent fees

    You can find out the fees3 for transferring money from the UAE and the exchange rates3 we offer in advance, as well as the maximum transfer amount.

    Money in minutes1

    Depending on the sending and receiving methods, your money transfer could be with your loved ones within minutes1.

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    Reasons to choose Western Union for your international money transfer:

    Many locations

    Your loved ones can receive money where they are, by visiting any of the hundreds of thousands2 of agent locations across the world.

    Easily track your transfer

    You can track your transfer when you send money from the UAE using your unique tracking number (MTCN).

    Pay the way you like

    With Western Union, it’s easy to transfer money overseas in the way that suits you best. You can pay by cash, bank transfer or debit card.

    Save recipient details

    Repeating a money transfer to a loved one overseas is quick and easy, as you can save the details of your recipient on your account.

    Verify your ID online through Emirates Face Recognition

    Follow these steps to get your ID easily verified through Emirates Face Recognition (EFR):

    1. Log into com or our app.
    2. Select Online Verification from the verification options list.
    3. Follow the on-screen guidelines to complete your verification.

    Please note: You will need to upload your Emirates ID and a selfie.

    After a successful verification, you can start sending money online immediately.

    Verify your profile through Emirates Face Recognition (EFR)

    Registered on the Western Union® app or at WU.com but need ID verification? Let us take care of that.

    Send money overseas with ease using our app

    Send money on the go, or start a transfer and pay at an agent location.

    Track your money transfer in real time.

    Quickly send again to friends and family across the world.

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    Still have questions or need help?

    Visit our FAQs or just get in touch.

    For questions about westernunion.com services (app and web), call 800 SENDWU (800 736 398)
    or send an email to wu.support@alfardanexchange.com

    For other Western Union services, contact us at 800 035 704 469.

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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.

    2 Network data as of 31 December 2021.

    3 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. 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.

    4 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.