Western Union Payment

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by NetBastard, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. #1
    I'm dealing with a reputable member. He wants to use western union. I've used many payment processors in the past including western union but only for receiving once.

    I have a couple questions:
    -do you NEED I.D to pickup a western union payment?
    -can you pick up in cash or must it always be a check?
    -What information must the receiver provide to the buyer?
    -Can western union be reversed?

    Thank you!
     
    NetBastard, Jun 6, 2010 IP
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    Yes you need ID.

    Its usaully in cash, if the cashier doesn't have enough cash they will give you a cheque. So make sure you go to a busy shop that accepts WU, that way you won't be walking out with a cheque and no cash.

    Western Union cannot be reversed as far as i know.

    Information - First name, last name, address, phone number ( optional ) and secret question ( optional )
     
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  3. NetBastard

    NetBastard Active Member

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    Great, thanks! Yea, I remember filling out some form and the cashier asking me cash or check...I was really confused.

    What are the limits with western union?
     
    NetBastard, Jun 6, 2010 IP
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    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    I have a couple questions:

    -do you NEED I.D to pickup a western union payment?
    >> Yes, you need photo id to pick the money from western union.

    -can you pick up in cash or must it always be a check?
    >> there is a limit that you can pick the money in cash and any payment above that limit has to be in check. (Limit depends from country to country)

    -What information must the receiver provide to the buyer?
    >> Your full name and Country.

    -Can western union be reversed?
    >> Yes..if you don't pick your money in specified time which could be upto 6 months or more even.

    What are the limits with western union?
    >> $2500 for single day transaction.

    Thanks
     
    radhika.writer, Jun 7, 2010 IP
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    vannarith Active Member

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    For WU, you will just need ID to proof your identity to the bank. What your partner need from you is first name, last name, city, country and postal code. And you will get real money no cheque or anything else at all
     
    vannarith, Jun 12, 2010 IP
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    do you NEED I.D to pickup a western union payment?
    Yes, you need either ID or passport

    can you pick up in cash or must it always be a check?
    - Yes, you can pick up in cash

    What information must the receiver provide to the buyer?
    - Your country and your full name (exactly same as your ID or passport)

    Can western union be reversed?
    - Yes

    What are the limits with western union?
    - Depend to the country and bank. Even in same country, different bank has different limit
     
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    -do you NEED I.D to pickup a western union payment?

    ANS: yes u need Gov . Approved Photo ID

    -can you pick up in cash or must it always be a check?

    ANS : IT must be alwasy CASH

    -What information must the receiver provide to the buyer?

    ANS : Sender name : Addresss : Relation (sometime) Optional : And MTCN Number

    -Can western union be reversed?

    ANS : it can be revesed only if you dont pick up the fund , Once Fund Pick up ( NO REVESED )

    I hope all answer satisfied u


    Cheers
     
    OldEgold, Jun 12, 2010 IP