Learn more about the Western Union services offered in your country:
Agent locations are places where you can transfer money using Western Union. Agent locations may be in supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, and other retailers. In some countries, they may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, train, and bus stations, and currency exchange offices.
Use this link to find an agent location near you.
You’ll need to provide a valid identification document, transaction details, and pay the agent the amount you want to send, plus fees, in cash.
Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send and receive money around the world using cash.
You’ll be able to send up to 1000$ per transfer and up to 5000$ in rolling 30 days.
When an expired ID is detected, you will be required to provide a new one.
After presenting a valid government-issued ID at the nearest verification location, you will receive a confirmation by phone.
You’ll need to present a valid International passport, National Identity Card, Driver’s license, Residence ID (foreigners) and Foreigner’s document
Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Nicaragua.
You can find all locations for physical verification online.
Anyone who needs to send or receive money quickly uses Western Union. These include people supporting friends or relatives abroad and travelers who need to make fast, international remittances.
Western Union agent locations are independent businesses that provide money transfer services to their customers on behalf of Western Union. They are our representatives in the different countries you need to send or receive money, they may be banks, post offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, airports, train and bus stations, currency exchange offices and other retailers.
Finding an agent location in Nicaragua is easy, go to our agent locator tool.
Once you get to our agent location, you will be asked to provide some information like your receiver’s first name, last name, the amount you wish to send, the country you are sending to and your government-issued ID; then just give the agent the total amount including the applicable fees.
You need to present a valid International passport, National Identity Card, Driver’s license, Residence ID (foreigners) and Foreigner’s document
Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Nicaragua.
You will be able to send up to 1000$ per transfer and up to 5000$ in rolling 30 days.
Money transfers will generally be paid in cash or will be transferred directly to the receiver’s bank account if the option is available.
Restrictions may apply. Please contact a Western Union agent to get more information about restrictions.
You can check your transfer status online. All you need is the sender’s name and the tracking number (MTCN – Money Transfer Control Number) printed on the sender’s receipt
Each Western Union agent location determines its own hours of operation. Some have extended hours and open during weekends.
Find a nearby Western Union agent location with our agent locator tool.
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:
If you transfer money, the person you’re sending it to gets the money quickly. 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 mail. This may be a “phishing” attempt to acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately please contact Westernunion.com Customer Service Center + 505-2266-8126.
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 Nicaragua
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 no.t know the answer to the question. Test question is not available for payout in Nicaragua.
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.
Pick up your money at any of our 70 agent locations1 in Nicaragua.
If you need to pick up money at Western Union agent location, please present a valid International passport, government-issued national ID, residence ID, Foreigner’s document Acceptable IDs are subject to the banking laws and regulations of Nicaragua.
All fees are paid by the sender. Receiving money is free of charge.
The money transfer control number (MTCN) is a unique number assigned to your transfer. Your receiver will need this number when they pick up their money, and it can also be used to track your transfer.
Yes, you can send money online from the AirPak website. Once you have sent your first money transfer at an AirPak location, you’ll be able to send money online all around the globe. After you create a profile on the AirPak website, you’ll be able to choose the destination country and see the types of services available to you.
After you send your first money transfer at an AirPak location, you’ll have to visit the AirPak website and create an online profile. Registration is simple and takes only a few minutes. Make sure you have a credit or debit card issued in Nicaragua before you start. Before your profile is verified, you’ll be asked to visit an agent location and show a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. If your profile is successfully confirmed, you will then be able to send money online.
If you have any questions while registering online, please call the AirPak customer care center number at + 505-2266-8126.
Find all the countries you can send money by visiting the AirPak website. Also you can check online the countries you can transfer money directly to a bank account.
Sending money within Nicaragua is available.
You can pay online using a Nicaraguan issued credit or debit card (Visa® or Mastercard®). After you’ve chosen your destination country, you’ll see the types of services available to you.
For more details about online payments, please call AirPak customer care center number at + 505-2266-8126.
Once your profile is confirmed at the verification location, you will be able to send online up to 1000$ per transfer and up to 5000$ in rolling 30 days.
If you need more information, you can call AirPak customer care center number at + 505-2266-8126.
Your online receipt will show if your transfer has been approved. When the transfer is complete, you’ll get a SMS message with your money transfer control number (MTCN).
A money transfer can only be cancelled if it has not been collected by the receiver in the destination country or haven’t been deposit in your receiver’s bank account.
If you wish to cancel your online money transfer, please call our AirPak customer care center at + 505-2266-8126.
Yes, you will get a receipt for your transfer, you can also see the details of all your transfers in your profile section on https://www.airpak.com.ni/
The money transfer control number (MTCN) is a unique code assigned to your transfer.
Your receiver will need this number when they pick up their money, and it can also be used to track your transfer.
As a Western Union Money TransferSM user, we value your business and take pride in delivering your funds to the intended recipient in a fast, convenient and reliable manner. However, there are individuals throughout the world who will attempt to use any system to receive payments in connection with fraudulent sales or solicitations.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
Discontinue a call if a caller instructs you on how to respond to questions asked by Western Union.
Security is everyone’s responsibility. Stay informed about consumer fraud trends.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Be wary if you are required to pay a fee before receiving a loan. Beware of sweepstakes, prize or lottery company representatives who tell you to transfer money to them in order to claim a prize you’ve won. There are many companies running fraudulent contests that ask you to transfer them money but give you nothing in return.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails from a Nigerian or other foreign government officials requesting assistance in the transfer of excess funds from a foreign country into your bank account.
Beware of telephone calls from the police claiming someone you know has been in an accident or arrested and is requesting money.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails offering an unrealistic price for expensive or difficult to find merchandise.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
If you receive an email from a company representing itself as Western Union and you are not sure it was sent by Western Union, do not click on any links in the email. This may be a “phishing” attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately forward the suspicious email to spoof@westernunion.com.
Western Union will never send you an email asking for your user ID, password or credit card details.
The “Test Question” feature in the Western Union® Money TransferSM service is designed for emergency situations where the receiver does not have proper identification (e.g. his or her wallet and identification have been stolen). It should never be used as additional security to time or delay the payment of a transaction. In many locations, Western Union will pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if the receiver does not know the answer to the test question.
Western Union does not offer an escrow service or any type of “purchase protection” policy. Western Union’s business is to transfer funds from a sender to a receiver. We caution people who use our services against sending money to people they don’t know. It is the sender’s responsibility to know the party to which the funds are being sent. Using a fictitious name or changing the Receiver name after the money transfer has been sent is not a guaranteed means of securing funds. If a receiver presents proper identification with the same name as on the money transfer, payment will be made.
Be wary of 3rd party “collection” or “holding” services unless they are a reputable, licensed escrow service. Western Union is not an escrow service, should not be used as an escrow service and is currently not affiliated with any escrow services.
For online auctions, examine seller feedback carefully and know the warning signs associated with fraudulent auction sales. Most online auction sites have safety guidelines or FAQs that can help you identify potentially fraudulent sales. Be wary if the seller is using a free email address or insists on accepting only one form of payment. Report any suspicious activity and file non-delivery of goods complaints with the auction site through which you purchased the item.
Remember that Western Union never acts as a guarantor of an auction buyer or seller’s performance.
Contact your government’s Office of Consumer Affairs if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail or email solicitation.
If you feel you have been the victim of fraud, you can contact your local police.
Western Union employs a variety of technique, including SSL technology, to keep your personal information safe.
Additionally, the following tips can help keep your password secure:
You can further protect your passwords by making sure that your virus-scanning software is kept up to date, and by running anti-spyware programs. These programs can help protect you from viruses or other malware that could compromise your identity even though your computer may seem to be working fine.
If you use Microsoft Windows, make sure your Windows updates are enabled to help keep your operating system protected. You can learn more about Microsoft Windows updates at http://www.microsoft.com.
Use extra caution when entering your password on a computer that does not belong to you. Viruses, spyware, or the browser settings might be used to compromise your account by recording your user name and password.
Registration is required for most of our services. After you open wu.com. you’ll need to complete the profile registration form and follow these steps:
No, it’s free to register.
Anyone who meets the following conditions, can use our online services.
Registration with a valid ID and phone number is possible only once.
If you need to change your profile information, please contact AirPak customer care center at + 505-2266-8126.
Your user ID is the ID number you used to create your profile.
If you forgot your password, you can select the “Forgot password” option and a new password will be sent to your phone number or email.
If you entered your login information incorrectly 3 times at login, your profile will be locked, please try to log in to your profile after 30 minutes or contact AirPak customer care center number at + 505-2266-8126.
You can change your password or phone number only at nearest AirPak agent location.
You will be required to reverify your identity by visiting a verification location. for a new ID verification. Once you ID is verified, you will be able to send money online right away.
Please contact AirPak customer care center + 505-2266-8126.
You can check the status of your money transfer by clicking Track Transfer on our website.
All you need is the sender’s name and the tracking number (MTCN).
After the money transfer has been sent, you can use the Track Transfer service on our website to check the status. All you need is your name and the tracking number (MTCN).
Just use the Track Transferservice on our website to track the status of your money transfer. All you need is the sender’s name and the tracking number (MTCN).
There are a few reasons why a money transfer might be on hold. If its been less than 30-40 minutes since you completed it, it may not be fully processed yet. Please wait a few more minutes and then check the status again.
Sometimes we need to confirm the sender’s identity before we can process a money transfer. If this is the case, we’ll send the sender an online web receipt and an email asking them to call us. Once we’ve confirmed the sender’s information, the transfer will be completed and the receiver can pick up the money.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 Network data as of 30 June 2018.