
Western Union
Western Union Overview
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Western Union has 1.8 star rating based on 412 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
26% of users would likely recommend Western Union to a friend or colleague.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Past transfers went well, Convenience, Fair.
Cons: Customer service, Business tactics, Customer service no resolution.
The aggregated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Western Union has 1.8 star rating based on 412 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
26% of users would likely recommend Western Union to a friend or colleague.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: Past transfers went well, Convenience, Fair.
Cons: Customer service, Business tactics, Customer service no resolution.50% of users think that Western Union should improve its Payments.
83% of users say that they won't use Western Union in the future for similar services or products.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "I recommend that you do not get Western Union from Supermercado", "If you even think you might need a refund I would shop elsewhere", "Lamentablemente hasta que me resuelvan este problema podré hablar r en bien o en mal", "Avoid such SCAM Financial Serices", "Do not use their services.".
Most users ask Western Union for the refund as a solution to their issues.
Consumers are not pleased with Customer service and Reliability. The price level of this organization is high according to consumer reviews.
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Verified ReviewerThe sender doesn't have the receipt
The sender went to Walmart store and sent the receiver $100, but the store clerk never gave the sender the receipt, so the receiver was not able to collect the money.
- You get the money fast
- It can take up to 3 hours to get the money
Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered
User's recommendation: Be careful in sending money through western union app or in person
To find out where my money is, that was supposed to go to OPPD
I went and got a deal for OPPD and I bought it at super Mercado and so I paid $365 and thought that it wouldve paid the bill then I got a message from OPPD that they didnt receive it. The person at Supermercado put the wrong account number on it And I called them back and they said theyre not responsible for the mistake.
Its in between Western Union and OPPD.
Were still trying to get this resolved where my money is at and so OPPD is still working on trying to find where the money is at so I had a bad experience And not very pleased. I dont like paying for money and then I still owe OPPD and theyre working out payments so I dont get my electricity shut off so theres no way I can recommend anybody use it again thanks.
User's recommendation: I recommend that you do not get Western Union from Supermercado

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Verified Reviewer |Refund Policy
I purchased a money order, filled it out, and ended up not needing it. Thinking this would be a simple fix, I am the purchaser; I can just cash it myself or return it.
So, not the case. You have to request a refund, which takes up to 5 business days. On top of that, you are charged a fee depending on the amount. This is quite ridiculous, to say the least.
So, I purchased a money order for $27.10. After what should be 5 days, I am charged $5. Well, my 5 days came and left with no response from WU. When I call, the only info I am given is that company policy states...
and when trying to chat with online support, their tool is being serviced, so I am unable to be helped. What tool? Seems to me Western Union is the tool. So, still no refund, no response, nothing but company policy.
Well, my company policy states that I paid cold hard cash for a good I didn't use, and I need my cash returned immediately, not tomorrow and in its entirety; that's my company policy.
So, extremely dissatisfied with WU. Poor business!
- Poor customer service
- Compony policy on refunds is ridiculous
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: If you even think you might need a refund I would shop elsewhere

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Verified Reviewer |Made mistake on the state to receiver
I'm hopeful that you made the changes I asked you to make. The city is Benguet, the state should be Baguio, and the country is the Philippines.
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Verified ReviewerSCAMMERS
They scam in all transactions. They look to charge a lot of extra fees and give a very low rate.
Sometimes the difference is around 20%. There is no customer service. They force customers to close their accounts and want to charge more money, or close and suspend the account.
The idea of 'Jew Lie' is spread around this company. Scammers.
- Scammers
- No customer service
- Charge extra fess
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Avoid such SCAM Financial Serices
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Verified ReviewerWrestern union took my money but the person didn't receive it
i sent money to the person but the system digital took an ancient number so the person didnt receive the money
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified Reviewer |The last 2 times of two transfers from a country to another, resulted in disasters
hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my frustration regarding a money transfer issue I have been experiencing since last Friday.
I have been trying to transfer funds from my account at Banco Credicoop in Argentina to a person in Panama who is facing difficulties.
Unfortunately, I have faced continuous misinformation and poor treatment from your Call Center, with conflicting instructions that have prevented me from completing the transfer. The MTCN for my transaction is 821-361-****, and a case was opened recently (#30920****).
I was informed that a department would contact me "when they have a solution" and that this could take 72 hours from now.
I provided my phone number, +507 **** ****, so someone could explain the situation to me, but I was told that this was not possible.
If there is someone who can assist me in a more responsible manner, I would greatly appreciate it. If I do not receive a response today, I will consider seeking assistance through social media and consumer protection authorities.
User's recommendation: Do not use their services.
Reclamo
En 2021 envié un dinero a Mexico a y según el dinero fue retirado pero ese dinero no fue entregado a quien deposite lo reclamé está empresa se aferró que ya lo había entregados ellos ace unos días me llegó una carta donde llenará mis datos para reembolsar el dinero y dos semanas mandé la información y no e visto repuesta
User's recommendation: Lamentablemente hasta que me resuelvan este problema podré hablar r en bien o en mal

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Verified Reviewer |Damaged money order
Im still waiting on western union to see if i im able to get a refundiI'm waiting on an answer now.from on line

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Verified Reviewer |Refund
Getting the run around. I've been trying for 3 months.
No help. The corporate office is the same way. It's going to be too late to get a refund and it's their fault.
Please, someone, at least try to help or give me answers. Do not use Western Union services!
- Too many to list
Preferred solution: Full refund
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Verified Reviewer |Just want to know I was western union costumer for a while and then U block me for more then 3 years so that's the reason??
My issue is why western union company block me for a while I don't understand, what's going on so please let me know thanks for understanding my situation thank you
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Verified Buyer |This review is from a real person who provided valid contact information and hasn't been caught misusing, spamming or abusing our website. Check our FAQ
Verified ReviewerRequest for transaction confirmation
Dear Western Union Customer Service,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inquire about a recent transaction that someone claimed was sent to me. Unfortunately, I have not been able to track this transaction and would appreciate your assistance in confirming its details.
Could you please verify if there are any pending or completed transactions associated with the attached receipt or contact information?
Thank you for your help.
Please find the attached receipt.
Best regards,
Syed Yasir Shah
+861569****681 Reference Number 147101****
Preferred solution: Full refund
Wrong last name on last transfer I left out an r
The last name on my last transfer shouldve been Castro. I left out the R.
I need to have that corrected in order for the person to collect their money in the Philippines. Please help me resolve this issue.
Inconsiderate people that don't care about your time and just want to make money to sell you the money order and then make you pay to get it back rip off the ought to be put in prison and out of busin
I got too many orders through Western Union at Kroger they ought to be shut down too I went to rent a home the man wouldn't accept the money orders try to take them back to Kroger Kroger's turned their back on me said I had to go through Western Union program Western Union said I had to go to Kroger it was just like playing ping pong neither one of them gave a damn and that's in Crawfordsville Indiana do not go to Kroger's there and get any money orders from Western Union when I did finally get my money back it cost me $100 out of 1600 to get it back plus 4 hours of work at $46 an hour it was horrible and still lost the house
User's recommendation: Do not use Kroger money orders or Western Union they're rip off in business together
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Verified Reviewer |Resolved: Transaction On-hold
Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with apology.
Having already done quite a few transactions before, but being put on-hold for my transaction this time made me feel bad and I think it's unnecessary and make my transaction take longer. I would suggest to ensure all transactions are done as fast as possible, if all info are already there and correct.
About
The Western Union Company is a financial services and communications company. The corporate office of the company is based in the Meridian, Colorado, and its international marketing and commercial services headquarters are in Montvale, New Jersey. At the beginning, the company was the best known US Company in the business of exchanging telegrams. Western Union has a number of divisions, with products such as person-to-person money transfer, money orders, and commercial services. The company has 270,000 Western Union agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Western Union was founded in Rochester, New York, in 1851 as The New York and Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Company.
Western Union changed its name to Western Union Telegraph Company in 1856. Specific services include BidPay, Western Union Mobile.

Western Union is ranked 86 out of 245 in Cash Services category
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