Western Union FAQs
Is Western Union safe?
Western Union is an FCA-regulated organisation. The Financial Control Authority sets rigorous standards for financial services which Western Union have adhered to since their inception. The company also uses photo identification and tracking number verification processes to ensure all transactions are authorised and legitimate.
How quickly can I send money with Western Union?
Western Union prides itself on the efficiency of its transfer service. If you send direct to a bank account, this can take up to 2 days depending on the bank you're sending to. However, if you need your money to arrive as quickly as possible, Western Union recommends sending money online using your debit or credit card. Choosing this method, your money can arrive with a chosen Western Union location or mobile device with the Western Union app installed within minutes.
Is there a Western Union near me?
There are over 12,000 Western Union agent locations across the UK, meaning it's more than likely you can find one near you. You'll find a dedicated page on the Western Union website for finding locations near you. Just select your country and enter your post code or area code to see your nearest branches.
Our Western Union Money-Saving Tips
Free Transfer: Western Union offers a £0 transfer fee on your first online transaction. At this point, you'll lock in their current best exchange (FX) rate to get you the same great value for transactions you make shortly.
Membership: Join Western Union MY WU, and you'll get up to 25% off your transfers, allowing you to send your money securely for less. It is free to join, and you'll earn points for each transfer you make, which can be redeemed as a discount or other reward when you've collected enough.
Use the App: Download the Western Union app and send money to earn extra MY WU points. This will allow you to earn transfer fee discounts quicker.
Limited Time Events: Watch out for limited-time events offering additional MY WU points to save more on your money transfers. We've previously seen double points around Christmas.
How to use your Western Union discount code
Follow these instructions to apply your Western Union discount code and unlock a saving:
- Take a look at our available Western Union discount codes and find the one that works best for your shopping needs.
- Once you’ve found your code, you'll be redirected to the Western Union website.
- Arrange your transfer. Then, when you've entered your details and selected how to pay for your order, look for the box marked 'Have a Promo Code'.
- When you’re happy with everything you’ve added, you can begin the checkout process.
- Enter your details and your discount code into the promo code box.
- Hit the ‘Apply’ button to watch your total bill shrink.
How do we source discount codes?
At MyVoucherCodes, we’re lucky to have a team of hard-working individuals who are dedicated to finding you the best possible discount codes, deals and offers that are currently available. We also work closely with retailers to secure exclusive promotions; providing you with unique savings that you won’t find anywhere else.
We keep in touch with retailers and brands
Based in London, our Commercial team is a key part of everything we do. They know the industry, and they work tirelessly to build relationships with big-name retailers in order to secure exclusive offers and rewards that are then passed on to our customers. They keep their ear to the ground for any upcoming offers and sale events too, meaning we’re always ahead of the game when it comes to updating our website.
Our team scours the web for discounts
They work in tandem with our Deal Experts, who can be found at our Cardiff office. These deal-finding wizards scour the web for all of the best discounts and promotions around, before loading them onto our website for customers to enjoy. They also work closely with affiliate networks that keep us informed of the latest offers for the retailers they represent. Our dedicated retailer pages are updated at least twice a week, meaning you can be confident that the voucher codes you’re seeing are up-to-date and valid.
We share our money-saving knowledge
On our retailer pages, you’ll notice in-depth information about the brand and researched hints and tips on how to save money when shopping online. This is where our Category Editors come in - they know a thing or two when it comes to savvy shopping. From technology, health & beauty and fashion to food & drink, home & garden and travel, they keep all pages up to date with content that is designed to make your shopping experience that little bit easier and to help you save money in the process. For more information on the MyVoucherCodes team and the company as a whole, be sure to check out our About Us page.
What if my discount code doesn't work?
As a collaborative team, we do our best to ensure that incorrect or outdated discount codes and offers aren’t listed on any of our retailer pages. To do this, we test the codes ourselves to make sure that they work and aim to give as much guidance as possible with regard to how they are supposed to be used.
However, sometimes details change or codes expire without us knowing. If you find this to be the case, you can get in touch by emailing info@myvouchercodes.co.uk or by visiting our contact page.
How we make money
Using our discount codes is totally free, although we understand that this may seem too good to be true. Like all businesses, we need to make money, and we do this via commission-based relationships with brands and retailers - we earn a small percentage from the retailer every time someone uses a code on our website or clicks through to a sale.
We also make money by offering the brands we work with the chance to buy some extra space on our website, in turn giving more exposure to their biggest and best discounts. And that’s it! By using this model, we’re able to do what we do without charging our customers a penny.
