How to send money with us
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Send money the way you want
Choose how you want to send money with Western Union:
Online
Set up your online profile and
send money easy anytime.
At an agent location
With more than 2000 agent
locations1 in Nicaragua, finding
one near you is easy.
How to send money
Simply choose your preferred method and follow our step-by-step guide.
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Online
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In person
Your receiver can pick up your cash transfer as quick as in minutes2 at one of our 2000 agent locations in Nicaragua, or at any of our 500,000+ locations1 around the world.
1) Open your profile. Register or log in, then choose the ‘Send Money’ option.
2) Verify your profile. If you haven‘t verified your profile, go through the verification process first to be able to send money online.
3) Fill out your money transfer details. Enter the destination and amount, make sure to include your receiver’s complete information3, then choose Cash pickup as the method for receiving money.
4) Pay for the transfer. You can pay with Nicaragua issued Visa®, Mastercard® credit or debit card and bank account.
5) Track your transfer. Upon successful payment, you’ll receive an email with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), which you can use to track your transfer.
6) Inform your receiver. Share the MTCN with your receiver and let them know that the cash is ready for pick-up at one of our agent locations. Do not disclose your money transfer details to anyone except your intended receiver.
Send money from an agent location for a cash pickup
Your receiver can pick up your cash transfer as quick as in minutes2 at one of our more tan 2000 agent locations1 in Nicaragua, or at any of our 500,000+ locations1 around the world.
1) Go to an agent location. You can find your nearest one here. Make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID with you.
2) Fill out the Send Money form. Then give it to the agent, along with the money you wish to send and your ID.
3) Pay the transfer fee.
4) Track your transfer. Upon successful payment, you’ll be given a receipt with your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), which you can use to track your transfer.
5) Inform your receiver. Share the MTCN with your receiver and let them know that the cash is ready for pick-up at one of our agent locations. Do not disclose your money transfer details to anyone except your intended receiver.
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Why send money with Western Union?
It's quick
It takes just minutes2 for your money transfer to reach an
agent location.
It's convenient
With 500,000+ locations1
around the world, it's easy to
find one near your receiver.
It's reliable
We have over 145 years of
experience in money transfers
around the world.
Ready to send money?
Need some help?
Visit our FAQ section or contact us through our customer helpline.
1 Network data as of 30 June 2018.
2 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. Additional restrictions may apply. See Terms and Conditions for details.
3 Please provide your receiver’s name as it appears on the ID they will be presenting to pick up the money.
4 Please use care when providing bank account information. Funds will be paid into the bank account corresponding to account number you provide. The receiver's account must be a local currency pay-out account.
5 Please provide your receiver’s name as it appears on the ID they will be presenting to pick up the money.