What is Western Union?
Western Union is the best international money transfer app to instantly send or receive money, track your transfers, and set up payments.
Western Union South Africa Contact Details
Contact 0860 151 151 for the nearest branch. Proper identification is required to receive a transaction.
Sending Money Through Western Union in South Africa
Restrictions and Special Notes
Sending from South Africa:
- Customers may be required to provide proof of the source of funds (for example, a payslip).
- Payments for commercial services (goods & services) are not permitted using the Western Union Money Transfer Service.
- The maximum principal send amount is ZAR 30,000.
- The maximum principal send amount is USD 8,000 per person, per day.
- The maximum principal send amount is USD 45,000 per month based on the exchange rate described above.
- The maximum principal send amount is USD 62,000 per annum based on the exchange rate described above.
- The sender 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.
- For all non-ABSA Bank customers, the agent will be required to open a new profile for the customer, whether the customer is a South Africa citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident.
- Proper identification is required to send a transaction.
- Pay without ID may not be used as an option to send money from or receive money in South Africa.
- Senders must provide a valid ID card as well as one or more of the following documents (no more than 3 months old):
- Message service is not available 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.
- The receiver must provide a valid ID card as well as one or more of the following documents (no more than 3 months old):
General Restrictions:
- Message Service is not available in South Africa.
- Pay Without ID may not be used as an option to send money from or receive money in South Africa.
- Payments for commercial services (goods & services) are not permitted using the Western Union Money Transfer Service.
Is Western Union available in South Africa?
Send money to almost anywhere in the world from South Africa
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How to receive money from South Africa through Western Union?
Visit an agent location near you with your government-issued ID. You’ll also need to ask the sender for the tracking number (MTCN). Find an agent location. Receive the money in your bank account.
What are the details needed to receive money from Western Union?
Provide your sender’s name, the amount expected, and the tracking number (MTCN). Show a government-issued ID. Get your money once your details have been verified.
Which banks have Western Union in South Africa?
Western Union Money Transfers are only available at select ABSA Bank Branches. Contact 0860 151 151 for the nearest branch.