WESTERN UNION - All required important information of a leading money transfer service provider (2024)

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What we like about Western Union

  • Transfer amount as low as £1
  • Real-time transfers available for UPI money transfers for amounts up to ₹100,000
  • Wire transfer up to £50,000
  • No transfer fees on any amount for bank transfers
  • Cash pick-up available
  • Cash pick-up available within 1 hour

What we don't like about Western Union

  • Cash to bank transfer not available
  • Prone to fraudulent activities
  • Cash pick-up amount capped at £1800-1811
  • Sums larger than ₹200,000 take more than 24 hours to arrive

Features

Transfer Fees₤0 GBP on ₤1 to ₤50000 GBP
Transfer Time1 Day
Max Transfer Amount£50000
Min Transfer Amount£1
Sending MethodsDirect Debit (from the Bank Account)Debit CardCredit Card (Not recommended-Remittance often treated as cash advances)
Receiving MethodsDirect Bank DepositCash pick up
Referral ProgramYes
Customer Service InformationEmail: uk.customer@westernunion.co.ukNumber (US): +1-800-325-6000

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