How To Use Western Union In South Africa

What is Western Union?

The Western Union Co (Western Union) is a global money movement and payment services provider. It provides people and businesses with fast, reliable, and convenient ways to send money and make payments around the world.

Western Union offers services such as bill payments, money orders, pre-paid cards, and domestic and international money transfers.

How To Use Western Union In South Africa

  • The receiver must be at least 18 years old.
  • Western Union Money Transfers are only available at select ABSA Bank Branches. Contact 0860 151 151 for the nearest branch.
  • Proper identification is required to receive a transaction.
  • The receiver must provide a valid ID card as well as one or more of the following documents (no more than 3 months old):

How to send money to South Africa through Western Union?

  1. Search online for a Western Union agent location that’s convenient for you.
  2. Take a government-issued ID or your phone number to the counter, plus your receiver’s name and address.
  3. Pay for a cash pickup in South Africa with cash, your bank account, or a US bank-issued debit or credit3 card.

Which South African banks work with Western Union?

Western Union lets you quickly and securely send or receive money almost anywhere in the world. And it’s convenient, available on your Absa Banking App, Absa Online Banking, and at the branch.

Does Western Union work in South Africa?

Receiving in South Africa:

The receiver must be at least 18 years old. Western Union Money Transfers are only available at select ABSA Bank Branches. Contact 0860 151 151 for the nearest branch. Proper identification is required to receive a transaction.