Western Union Reviews 140,745

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers appreciate the service for its speed and reliability, especially when sending money to family members. Many users find the app simple and fast for money transfers, highlighting its convenience for various transactions. The ease of the entire process is a key benefit, and some reviewers mention the helpfulness and professionalism of staff at physical locations. However, some consumers have mixed feelings about payments and pricing, with disagreements on these aspects. A few users reported issues with the app, such as problems with identity confirmation and discrepancies in exchange rates. Others mentioned occasional delays in transfers and the need for improvements in the IT systems to enhance website speed and user experience.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I had problems with Western Union account in October 2025 and I had to remove the software reset passwords. This prevented me moving money and was an issue for several days and we had cash flow proble... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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We could not buy Argentinian pesos in the UK before travelling.Sending the money to Buenos Aires was easy. The first office we tried had insufficient cash. We had to go to the larger actual Western Un... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I appreciate the fact that sending money via Western Union to my family is secure. I would have given you a 5 star rating if they get it within minutes after I sent them. It used to be that way but re... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Transactions has been great. But this last one ok as always but could gain additional star if what was advertised was true about $0 fees when sending money to Jamaica due to the catastrophic hurricane... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I had to ring Wester Union today to follow up on some refunds. It must be my unlucky day. What would normally be a seamless customer service transaction was awful today. The Rep mumbles, doesn't speak... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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I'm in the Philippines I went to pick up money this morning either transaction would go through which is very unusual Western Union was down in all locations in my little town. You don't have 24 ho... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Appalling service, app is rubbish, unable to add new payees as app faults every time. unable to delete old payees from the app. Total crap the app changed payees name order and won’t allow me to rear... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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WU seems to be the only way I can reliably & safely get money to my disabled homeless adult son who has chosen to live 200 miles away. I am the payee of his disability benefits. He constantly has his... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Sending wires with Western Union is very easy and we have never had an issue with funds not arriving - although it often takes 5 days or more for the funds to arrive in a foreign country. Do keep in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I used western union 6 years for sending family or friends some money. It’s very safe transactions are very fast they get money in 2 day and western union gets money out of my account really fast too.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I Sent Monies to My Wife Living in The Philippines, ( I live in USA ) But Some How I Sent The Monies to MYSELF ( by accident ) Her Using Her Cell Phone So I Can Watch...The Teller Couldn't Find Her Na... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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I've been using you service to send funds from my American bank to my Mexican bank once a month for several years now. And where it use to take anywhere from a few minute's to that of a sometimes c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Service from Western Union I’ve been using Western Union for a while now, and I have to say the service has been consistently reliable and fast. The whole process — from... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I am so grateful that WU even exists. For me it is incredibly important to help family members with their expenses down in Argentina. Every transaction has been flawless, the money is there in minutes... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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WU app is very simple and fast for money transfer. But I had some experience for using the point earned from the past transactions. Specifically, when I used the points earned, it did not show the de... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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First, a while ago you combined two of my accounts and made just one. For personal reason I would preffer to have two accounts. Second, is a lot confusing when it comes to resend money but a differ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ease of the entire process is key along with the very low cost to send money. Since the funds are delivered in seconds, it is an effective means to use. I'm very pleased because I've sent funds monthl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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You have been very good to me. I’ve been sending money for about a few years now every month and I’ve never had a problem until recently. I entered my debit card and you would not take it and I need h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never had any problems with sending money abroad, to friends and family. Always arrived quickly and safely. Cost effective way of sending cash for collection, or direct to a bank account. Recomm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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It was simple following the instructions, paying the clerk at the register at Walgreens....then texted the pass code number to my recipient to pick it up from her end. Simple, without any problems, in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have both an account with WU and Wise. Generally Wise gives a better exchange rate, though time taken to transfer is sometimes over 24 hours. Recently however Wise threw a bit of a wobbly ove... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I been using Western Union for the past 20 years and I recommend Western Union to anybody that I know to use Western Union company you can trust. I never seen anything wrong with them or any problem... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I've been using Western Union for many years. It's fast, safe and reliable. I truly appreciate that!! I will always choose Western Union because it's very convenient and I always find a location near... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I live in Thailand as an expat from the USA. I have used several apps to transfer money from my bank in the US. Western union is the best I've used. The money arrives instantly, the conversion rate an... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The experience was ok but inconvenient. I usually use the app, however I am not getting the proper exchange rate. For years using the app, my family has not received the amount they should have receiv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I've been using Western Union for over 35 years and they are a solid company that has always treated me well. I travel to Latin America and Asia often and I use Western Union as a trusted partner to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I never had a problem sending money to my family in the Philippines since I started using Western Union in 2018. I use to send money twice a month since then. I always recommend to my compatriots t... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Although wU is very strong organization but your It systems need to be updated , very slow when flipping the pages . It has been advised previously also . It worked for a while but again it like befor... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The money gets there quickly, which is good. My elderly mother and her companion I have to send money every two weeks, but it cost a lot to do that. Also, if there would be a way to request how the bi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I like the way that you guys handle my transfer because you take the time out to call and just checking to see if the transfer was you and you’re not being scammed by anybody that’s important. Thanks... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paying my monthly bill has always been easy via their online portal. It’s simple, straightforward, and saves me from paperwork.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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the system of sending money works perfectly, but the application has a big problem, identity confirmation does not work at all, different sending prices, etc. You can do better than what you are curre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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How fast the transfer made it through, also, the ease of picking it up though I had to drive a few miles. The smaller Western Union's didn't have the amount available. But overall, very well? Than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Safeway in Lynden, WA does a great job explain each step and showing the 6 character code for the receiver to get their money. Thank you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank the very nice lady that work on your branch at S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester VA. She is always smiling and very helpful. I am sorry I never catched her name.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The clerks at Meijers are always super nice and helpful. They don't give me any problems about where or who I send my money too. Whereas Wal Mart will not let me send money through their WU.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Good. But I’m still waiting for my cancellation of funds to be sent back to my bank account???

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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I was trying to send money to my wife for emergency purposes, but couldn't get money on time, even though my bank showed money being paid to Western Union but still my wife has not received money I se... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Most of the time ido online remittance,and I liked the discounts of the service fee by earning points when sending money.And c a n always revise immediately when you made error when do it online.its c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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It went well because I added a question to the transaction. The previous transaction was allegedly picked up by my recipient, however I have been dealing with him since 1997 and he tells me someone u... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I dont have issues when sending funds to my love ones in Jamaica. The western union app works wonderfully and funds are received in minutes. Its convenient and reliable. I love it especially now du... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Well, well well. I use the western unions at Hero Circle where the gas station it and trust me that bright eye girl is equipped with the highest level of professionalism. I think she enjoy what she do... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Since two months ago, i had difficulty in uploading the website. After signing in and providing my password, the dialog box reverts to asking again my user ID & password then after went thru doing the... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The transfers are great, but sometimes the exchange rate could be a little better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Western Union was quick and reliable. Sending money was straightforward, and the transfer went through without any issues. It’s a convenient option for both domestic and internation... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I would like some information on how to use my points. I have accumulated many because I send money to another country every month and I have accumulated several points. I would like to know how to us... See more

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  2. #159 of 184 best companies in Financial Consultant
  3. #24 of 32 best companies in Money Transfer Service

About Western Union

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For over 170 years, Western Union has advanced technology to connect people with the places and loved ones that matter most to them. Now, as a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and with 600,000+ agent locations1 in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union makes it easy and convenient for you to send money to friends and family around the world.

Whether you need to transfer money to a friend down the street or to a family member across the globe, Western Union gets your funds where they need to be, quickly and reliably. You can visit a nearby agent location and send money while on the go or make a transfer from the comfort of home at WesternUnion.com or on the Western Union® app.

Send money now

With our app, it just takes a few taps to send money to your loved ones. Send money internationally to over 4 billion bank accounts, an agent location for fast cash pickup, or to thousands of mobile wallets2. Easily send money any time to countries like India, Mexico, the Philippines, Jamaica, China and more. Certain receiving methods are only available in select countries, so make sure to check ahead of time at WesternUnion.com before sending money abroad.

Western Union® services also include convenient ways for you to pay your bills, send money to a loved one on a military base or at a correctional facility, reload a prepaid card, or purchase money orders. Visit WesternUnion.com to learn more about the wide variety of services offered.

No matter how you decide to send money with Western Union, we’re committed to providing you with a quick, easy, and most importantly, reliable way to transfer funds to the people who matter most. If you ever have issues with a money transfer, please reach out to our customer service team anytime at 1800 325 6000 (U.S) or by visiting our contact page

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1Agent location count valid as of December 31st, 2021

2Funds will be paid to receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service. See Mobile Form for Restrictions.

3Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

4Terms and Conditions apply. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal.



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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Before I’m a regular client of western…

Before I’m a regular client of western union in Jeddah ksa, from 2019 up to 2024, until I did a vacation here in Philippines and my employer and friends from Saudi Arabia sends me money, here in surallah western union branch, the fat staff ask me if my sender have already sent me before? And I said yes! She said it’s a fraud!!! Without asking me if who is the person!! Since then I don’t let my friends my sisters or my family claims to western union! Especially in my place surralah western union!! Staff are not good!! And it’s soo hustle to recieved in there! They will accused you of fraud!! That I do t even know, what is happening my goshh!! Western union send?? Or recieved?? I will rather choose Cebuana and bank than this remittance center!!

September 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

solving issues

The bank does not help with solving issues related to their bank. I have been calling them no stop for months and they have not been helpful at all. " All they say is the issue has been sent to the manager" and every day they give me the same bullshittt. So sick of this bank bro. Probably the worst bank I have ever used

November 4, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Good

Good. But I’m still waiting for my cancellation of funds to be sent back to my bank account???

November 28, 2025
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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My transaction is not completed

My transaction is not completed, my account is not credited it almost 5 days now and I am still waiting to receive my amount .
I already try to get in touch with chat team but no use .

Please revert back

December 2, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MY EXPERIENCE WITH WESTERN UNION WAS A DISASTER

To have Western Union suggest that my fiance might be a scammer was a bit strong and witholding my money I was sending we are building an 8 home complex in Uganda I have known my girlfriend now for way over 10 years even when my wife was alive i knew her but we were just friend after my wife passed away we started to meet and become involved and plan on marrying i have friends who knew her in Kenya and they will vouch for her she works for UAE Airlines she needs security clearance to work there. I do not know why Western was so against it holding money for my share of the complex we are building this is going to be one of our income when it is finished. I think I am old enough to know what I am doing I have worked in the Security for an international company called ATCO. My sons have met her and are ok with me marrying her so I do not need to hire a maid to clean my house and cook my food. As for Western Union I do not have anything nice to say so better say nothing right Josh?
would love to meet you one day and you will remember me for a long long time my friend

December 4, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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I was trying to send money to my wife…

I was trying to send money to my wife for emergency purposes, but couldn't get money on time, even though my bank showed money being paid to Western Union but still my wife has not received money I sent her to Hong Kong. Disappointed with service

December 3, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I tried to cash in Western union…

I tried to cash in Western union transaction around $6600 and non of affiliated money mart . Walmart . Super c or other could cash it for me I tried every place around the area none how can they do transaction they can't process.very disappointed never again using Western union we lost $100 transaction fee and cancel it.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Send money in minuets um No

Send money in minuets um No! My long time friend of over 20 years lives in Jamaica and visit him every time we go. Jamaica just got hit with a category 5 Hurricane! His house was blown apart, he has no electricity, no water, no food! Gas is expensive roads are washed out and he has had to drive to try and get money from western union that I sent and it is on hold! I call and it’s cancelled! WTF my friend is suffering and they are reviewing my lousy $200 as fraud wtf, category 5 hurricane western union get your head out of your ass. I’m heading to Jamaica in February and my friend always picks me up from the airport but who knows if he will be alive! All of their vegetable crops are demolished he is a farmer! He has no money no way to make money now and has no house the roof and walls blew off! I couldn’t even check to see if he was alive after the hurricane because no power anywhere no internet the roads were blocked by trees and debris.

December 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Western Union have lied for 2 years

Western Union have lied to us for more than 2 years about the point system, they have stolen our points that we had (not enough to redeem but we still earned them) and now just want to give us the run around. Still on their site in FAQ it says that the reward points feature has been temporarily suspended, this is after more than 2 years.
From the reply we have recieved from Western Union, they are still giving us the run around by purposely not answering our comment or they are stupidly misunderstanding. They also only incorrectly adressed part of our comment.

December 5, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

Hi, if you’re ready to cash in your points, just head to our app and follow these steps:

1. Open the app and log in.
2. Tap My WU Rewards to see what you can get.
3. Select Redeem points to check out your option, then go ahead and hit Redeem .

Still having trouble? Try going to westernunion.com/mywu to redeem your points or reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

waste of time and very frustrating

Tried 6 times to send money to my sister and failed. The website operates at snails pace meaning I have spent hours on my computer to no avail. My bank authorised the transaction each time but WU said it was not authorised. Avoid at all costs

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

Thanks for sharing your feedback, John. We're really sorry to hear about your experience, but your feedback will help us work on new ways to improve our services, so things go smoothly moving forward.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Just hard work

Just hard work

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

We're very sorry to hear about the issues you’re experiencing with our services. Can you share more information? You can let us know by editing your review. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Super Speedy

the easy to transact on line and how fast it can happen

November 14, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

Hello, VICTOR. Thank you for choosing Western Union and for taking the time to leave a positive review. Your feedback is very important to us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Very bad is not com my cod

Very bad is not com my cod
I am disappointed

November 26, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

We're very sorry to hear about the issues you’re experiencing with our services. Can you share more information? You can let us know by editing your review. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely ridiculous service

Absolutely ridiculous service.
They took money from me twice saying timed out try again. And both times I tried they took the money from me. Literally just said let me check my account and there it was money removed without even being transferred or transaction complete.
Ok return the money they said they have r cancelled the transaction and it just a pending order .
Ok next day the money still not returned we apologise it will take 1-3 business days.
Ok no problem
3 business days after money has still not returned.
We apologise there is nothing we can do .
I have to DIspute this with my bank now

November 28, 2025
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Reply from Western Union

Hi Harmony, we're truly sorry to hear about the trouble with your transfer. We’re here to help. Please reach out with your transfer details by phone or chat at westernunion.com/gb, and we’ll assist you as quickly as possible. Thank you.

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