Western Union - How Long?

Talbs13 · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:19

Hey,

Has anyone used Western Union to send money to another country?

I need to send some money TODAY and i was just wondering if it would be available to be collected by them today. I always thought it was instant as its done on their system.

Anyone know?

Thanks,

James :rolleyes:

andyp · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:23

Depending on the time difference it could be available to pick up today. Which country is it going to?

If you're doing it online, and you've never used WU before, you'll have to call them too before the transaction is completed.

Schnippzle · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:25

You also have to pay extra to have the money available on the same day.

Talbs13 · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:26

Im sending it at a local agent. Its going to Russia.

GarethDW · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:28

Sending money via Western Union to someone in Russia....?!? :eek:

Did someone send you an email making you an offer that sounded so good that you simply couldn't resist it?

Talbs13 · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:33

LOL - No.

I know this person and it is legit. I wondered how long it would be til someone says something like that

hp7909 · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:37

Schnippzle said:
You also have to pay extra to have the money available on the same day.

WU is instant. No extras to pay for that, just the usual charges.

Just give the person you sending money to the MTCN number, etc ASAP.

Talbs13 · 17 Mar 2008 at 09:38

hp7909 said:
WU is instant. No extras to pay for that, just the usual charges.

Just give the person you sending money to the MTCN number, etc ASAP.

Cheers! You have used it before?

Its a shame i can only send cash at agents as i dont like carrying large amounts of money with me. :confused: