Send money transfers online, by phone or at an Agent location
Send a Western Union money transfer at Get Cash and your receiver can pick up the money at participating Agent locations around the world. It’s a convenient and easy way to transfer money.
When you need to send money fast, count on Western Union Money TransferSM. You choose how: by our Website, or in person at our Agent locations.
- After approval, your money arrives in minutes
- Your receivers can pick up the money right away (depending on the hours their Agent location is open)
- Send money around the world
How to send a money transfer from Get Cash
- Visit a Get Cash Store
- Complete the' To Send Money' form, including:
- You and your receiver's first and last name
- The city and country to which the money is being sent.
- The amount you wish to send in pound sterling.
- Any additional services requested (subject to availability).
- Identify Yourself
- Give the completed form and acceptable document(s) showing evidence of identity to the Get Cash clerk.
- You may be required to present 2 forms of documentation. See Restrictions and Special Notes below.
- Present Payment
- Give the Get Cash clerk the money you want to send plus the transaction fee.
- Collect the Receipt from the Get Cash clerk
- Your receipt will have a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) that will allow you to track the status of your order. Share the MTCN with the receiver. The receiver may use this number to collect the funds, however, it is not mandatory for the receiver to collect funds.
- Check Order Status
- Check the status of your money transfer - call 0800 833 833.
Money transfers to the UK are paid out in Pound Sterling.
Restrictions and Special Notes:
Sending from United Kingdom:
- Senders must present an acceptable document(s) showing evidence of identity for amounts over £600.
- For amounts of £2,000 and over, Senders must present 2 forms of acceptable document(s) showing evidence of identity (see details below).
- All AMEX locations will only accept cash up to $1,000 US dollars or local equivalent. Any higher amount sent will have to be paid using an alternative payment method (card or check). Identification will be required for every transfer.
- Transfers sent from United Kingdom cannot include a Test Question for payout without identification.
Receiving in United Kingdom:
- Maximum principal pay out amount is US $10,000 or local equivalent per person, per day.
- Pay outs may be provided by check if an Agent has insufficient cash. Checks can be cashed at Lloyds TSB Banks from 0900-1530.
- Receivers must present acceptable document(s) showing evidence of identity.
- For pay outs of £2,000 and over, receivers must present 2 acceptable documents showing evidence of identity (see details below).
- Test Question is not available for pay out in United Kingdom.
General Information:
- Money transfers are restricted to people 17 years and older.
- Acceptable documentation showing evidence of identity
For transactions from £600 to £1,999.99: one form of primary identification verifying the full name.
For transactions from £600 to £1,999.99, where no primary ID is presented: one form of primary identification verifying the full name (Birth Certificate, etc) and one form of non-primary identification verifying the current/permanent address (Utility Bill, a letter from a hostel manager confirming temporary residence, etc).
For transactions from £2,000 and above: one form of identification verifying the full name and one form of identification verifying the current/permanent address. The same document must not be used to verify both name and address.