Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ / Identification process
identification
We’ll need to verify your identity when you send more than 1,000 EUR. It will help us to know you and serve you better by getting your information correct upfront.
- Log in to your Western Union profile and choose Start verification. If you don’t have a profile already, create one on westernunion.com or the mobile app.
- Select a bank from which your details can be authenticated.
- Log in using your bank credentials.
- Enter bank login ID and password.
- Once your authentication is completed successfully, your profile will be verified immediately. If it fails, please choose Verify by letter.
Using email or regular mail
We’ll need to verify your identity when you send more than 1,000 EUR. It will help us to know you and serve you better by getting your information correct upfront.
- Log in to your Western Union profile. If you don’t have a profile already, create one on westernunion.com or the mobile app.
- Go to your profile and choose Start verification then select Verify by letter.
- Once you’ve received a letter from us, send a copy of any one of the following photo ID documents by email to id@westernunion.com.
- Passport (front and back)
- EU/EAA ID card (front and back)
- Driver license issued by the Netherlands
- You can also mail us copies of any one of your documents via regular mail at the following address:
Western Union Processing Lithuania, UAB
Online and Prepaid Customer Identification Unit
Balcikonio str. 9C
LT-08247 Vilnius
Lithuania
Please make sure your picture, signature, birthdate, and expiry date are clearly visible and your documents are in PDF or JPG format. Remember to send us a copy of your document and not the original.
Verification may take several days. Once it’s complete, we’ll email you.
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