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Western Union Rewards loyalty program

What is the Western Union Rewards program?

Western Union Rewards is a free loyalty program from Western Union. You can register on westernunion.com or our mobile app.

How can I register for the Western Union Rewards loyalty program?

You can register for the Western Union Rewards loyalty program in 2 ways:

  • By clicking the “Enroll in Western Union Rewards program” box during your registration for online transfers on www.wu.com.
  • At cash counter while sending money from our agent locations.
What are the benefits of Western Union Rewards program?
  • Transfer fee discounts on qualifying money transfers.
  • Special promotions on money transfers.

Learn more about Western Union Rewards program.

How can I earn Western Union reward points?

Earning reward points is currently disabled in the program. If you are a Western Union Rewards member, we will notify you about our new rewards program.

How do I redeem Western Union reward points?

On our website and app:

  1. Log in to your Western Union profile.
  2. Go to Menu and select Rewards.
  3. Select Redeem points.
  4. Select Yes in the popup.
  5. Select Use reward.

The discount will be automatically applied to your next transfer fee.

 

Via the rewards portal:

  1. Log in to your profile and go to Western Union Rewards.
  2. Go to the Rewards section to view your reward options.
  3. Choose your reward and select Use reward.

The discount will be applied automatically to your next transfer fee.

 

You can use your Western Union reward points till they expire as per Western Union Rewards terms and conditions.

Why can I not earn points in the Western Union Rewards program anymore?

Earning reward points is currently disabled in the program. If you are a Western Union Rewards member, we will notify you about our new rewards program.

Can I still redeem Western Union reward points?

Yes, you can continue to redeem your Western Union reward points until their expiry.

I don’t remember my Rewards Number. Where can I find it?

You can find your Rewards Number:

  • On your Western Union Rewards profile page
  • Printed on the receipt of the transfer you registered to the program with
  • On the last transfer receipt (assuming your profile was used to make the transfer)

By contacting Customer Care at 22-022-533 or by logging in to your Western Union Rewards profile. It’s important for you to know your Rewards Number and keep it handy so that you can leverage the benefits of the program.

I’m trying to log in to the Western Union Rewards website to check my balance or redeem a reward, and I’m getting ‘no matching records found’ error message. What can I do?

You should double check the data that you are using to log in (i.e. last name + Rewards Number, or last name + email) and make sure it matches the latest information that you have provided to Western Union. If you can’t validate or are unsure of the information provided to Western Union, you can call our Customer Care at 22-022-533 to retrieve or update the relevant data points, including your Rewards Number, email address, and phone number. Using your Rewards Number or email address (together with your last name) is the most reliable way to check your balance and/or redeem rewards.

I have multiple Rewards Numbers and profiles. Will the points balance and rewards redemption work?

Western Union is working hard to merge matching or duplicate profiles and reconcile point balances, contacts, etc. For a smooth experience, members are invited to merge their duplicate accounts (by calling our Customer Care at 22-022-533) and update their main profile for the balance and reward redemption features to work as expected.

I’m trying to log in to the Western Union Rewards website to check my balance or redeem a reward and I’m a getting ‘multiple matches’ error message. What can I do?

This occurs when you are using a non-unique lookup criteria such as a phone number (together with your last name). It’s possible that you you have unintentionally:

• Registered more than once with the same phone number
• Provided an incorrect phone number
• Provided a phone number that was somebody else’s
The best way to address these issues is by contacting Customer Care at 22-022-533 to make sure your profile reflects the most current information, including last name, email address, and mobile number. Using your Rewards Number or email address (together with your last name) is the most reliable way to check your balance and/or redeem rewards.

Can’t find what you are looking for?

If you need to get in touch with Western Union, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Care

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

2Western Union Rewards Program & points expiry is subject to review or change from time to time. Terms and Conditions apply where applicable.