You can find the answers to many of your questions below, but if you still need to know more, do not hesitate to call Westernunion.com Customer Care at +61-2-9226-9322.
Western Union’s services are for anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly. From travelers and people supporting friends or relatives abroad, to business people who need to make faster international transfers.
They are our representatives who will help you send or receive money, they can be banks, post offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, airports, train and bus stations, currency exchange offices and other retailers.
You can easily locate a Western Union agent location online, just use our agent locator.
The first step is to locate the nearest agent location (find it in our agent locator online), then you should give your receiver’s details to the agent. Once all the information is entered, you will be asked to give the total amount including the service fees. The transfer will be completed after this and the money available in minutes to your receiver. Don’t forget to get the tracking number (MTCN) from your receipt and share it only with your receiver, he or she will need it to pick up the cash.
For money pickups at a Western Union agent location, your receiver must present one of the following types of IDs:
Acceptable IDs are subject to the rules and regulations of the Central Bank of Guinea.
You can check your transfer status online. All you need is your name and the tracking number (MTCN – Tracking number) printed on your receipt. Or you can call our Western Union Customer Care number at +224 627 27 03 22, or send an email to ogn.wu.support@orabank.net
You can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender’s name and the tracking number (MTCN – Tracking number) printed on the sender’s receipt.
Each Western Union agent location has its own hours of operation. Some have extended hours and some even stay open 24/7.
Find a nearby Western Union agent location.
Yes, before making your first online transfer, you will need to verify your profile in person. Once you have successfully registered online, please visit one of the Unioni Financiar Tirana (UFT) locations for a one time in-person verification. Once your profile is verified, you will be able to send money online.
After you present a valid government-issued ID at one of the Unioni Financiar Tirana (UFT) locations you will receive a confirmation via SMS.
If you are a resident in Albania, then the following identification is accepted:
– Identity card issued by the Republic of Albania;
– Passport issued for Albanian citizens. If you are a European Union resident, or a resident of North Macedonia, Montenegro or Kosovo the following identification is accepted:
– Identity card issued in European Union, or respectively in North Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo. If you are a non-resident, then the following identification documents are accepted:
– International passport of the foreign citizen. Identification documents should have your full name, ID details, citizenship and date of birth.
Please make sure to bring the same identification document to the verification location that you have used for your online profile.
Search for a Union Financial Tiran (UTF) location near to you. All locations on the list will verify your online profile.
Western Union values its business and takes pride in delivering your funds in the quickest and most reliable way possible. However, it is important that you protect yourself from fraudsters who are out to get your money. Below are some frequently asked questions about fraud. For more information, please visit the Fraud Awareness section here.
Yes. Only use Western Union to send money to friends and family. Never send money to someone you have not met in person. Scammers sometimes encourage people to transfer money. Do not transfer money to anyone who asks you to send them money:
After the money is paid, Western Union may not be able to give you a refund, even if you are the victim of fraud, except under limited circumstances.
If you receive an email from anyone claiming to be from Western Union and you are unsure about it, do not click on any links in the email. This may be a “phishing” attempt to acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately contact Western Union Customer Care center toll free on 0800 44 55 from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and holidays or email westernunion@uft.al. Support is available in Albanian and English or visit any Western union agent location near you.
Please note Western Union WILL NEVER send you e-mails to ask for your user ID, password, or credit card details.
In some countries, senders are asked to provide a Test Question and its answer when they initiate the transfer. In cases where a Test Question was provided by the sender, the receiver may be required to give the answer when picking up the funds. The Test Question feature is designed for emergency situations where the receiver still needs to provide proper identification. It should never be used as additional security or to delay payment. In many places, we’ll pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if he/she does not know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Albania.
The Test Question feature is designed for emergency situations where the receiver still needs to provide proper identification. It should never be used as additional security or to delay payment. In many places, we’ll pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if he/she does not know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Albania.
You should immediately visit our agent location for assistance with a transaction that you believe was sent for fraud. You should also file a report with your local law enforcement. You should also contact your government’s Office of Consumer Affairs and police station if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail, or e-mail solicitation.
To protect our customers, we review every money transfer to make sure it’s safe. For a variety of reasons, we may ask you to provide us with more information before we can allow you to continue using our services.
We need additional information to understand why you use Western Union and the relationship between you and the person or entities you’re transacting with. The more information you provide, the quicker we’ll be able to complete your request.
To have access to our services again, follow the steps below:
a. Valid government-issued photo ID is needed to verify your identity.
Examples: passport, driver’s license, national ID.
b. Source of funds is needed to make sure that the money transfers are not related to illegal acts and correspond to the nature of your activity.
Examples: at least the latest 3 months of bank statements, at least the latest 3 months of pay slips, employment contract with salary, loan papers, sale agreement, winning receipt, tax return statement, etc.
c. Purpose of money transfer or intended use of money is needed to understand the basis for making the payment and the type of relations between the sender and the payee.
Examples:
Personal remittance/family support – the following documents are suitable to prove relationship: pictures with persons you transacted with, marriage certificate, counterparty’s birth certificate, counterparty’s government issued ID, etc.
Business remittance/payment for goods/services – bills, receipts, sale or purchase agreements, etc.
Education – evidence of tuition fees, etc.
Medical expenses – hospital bills, pharmacy receipts, health insurance premiums, etc.
Charity support – written acknowledgment from the charity, etc.
Purchase home – purchase agreement, mortgage documents, etc.
Gift – receipts, etc.
Travel expenses – travel tickets, hotel bookings, etc.
d. Third party activity (sending or receiving money on behalf of individual or business) information is needed to understand the purpose and nature of your relationship with Western Union.
Examples: business registration documents, letter of authorization by the company or notary, bank statement showing access to third party funds, etc.
After we’ve received your completed questionnaire and required documentation, we’ll email you a response within 3 business days.
In case we have additional questions, we may contact you via the email address provided in the questionnaire.
We’re committed to the security of your personal information. We use organizational, technical and administrative safeguards that comply with applicable government laws and regulations to secure your personal information. We also restrict access to the personal information that we process to only our employees, agents and representatives that have a business need to know it. For more information, read our Terms and Conditions and Online Privacy Statement.