Why am I not allowed to use Western Union?

Occasionally, money transfers may be declined. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as WU being unable to confirm your identity. WU is required to comply with regulatory standards and internal policies. If you were declined trying to send money online, you may be able to send money in person at an Agent location.

What is the maximum amount of money you can receive through Western Union?

$2000 USD
Maximum payout amount: The maximum Western Union transaction amount is $2000 USD. If your payout is more than $2000 USD, it’s divided into several smaller transactions. Western Union can’t process identical sums on the same day, so if you have a payout of $4000 or more, only $2000 can be processed per day.

What happens if Western Union is not picked up?

You can cancel a money transfer only if it has not been picked up by your receiver. If you sent money to a bank account, you can cancel it if the transfer has not been completed by your receiver’s bank. To request a refund, please call Customer Care, or if you sent the money in person, return to the agent location.

Can I use a fake name on Western Union?

You should never send money under a fictitious name because of this. You must provide the receiver with the necessary information. They only need the name you used to send your Western Union (suffixes and all if you included them), and the location you sent it from.

How long money stays in Western Union?

Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.

Can Venezuela send money to other countries?

You can send up to 600 USD (or its local currency equivalent) per day. The maximum amount you can send within a month is 4,000 USD or its local currency equivalent. To send money, you must to be a Venezuelan national or a foreigner with a valid ID issued by the Venezuelan government.

How long can my money stay in Western Union?

Can you request money on Western Union?

The request for money through Messenger triggers a message to the sender in the U.S. The sender simply clicks on the request and they are taken directly into the Western Union Money Transfer® Bot within Messenger to complete the transaction in just a few simple clicks.

Are Western Union transfers monitored?

Here’s how the reporting system works at Western Union. An automated system monitors all transactions in Western Union’s vast transfer network, analyzing about 31 per second. Other people involved in the transactions — either recipients or senders — are also checked.