How To Create A Western Union Account Online

Now you can send money to a bank account quickly through Western Union^® Agent location to 52 countries.

7 STEPS TO COMPLETE SEND MONEY TO A BANK ACCOUNT

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1. Prepare required information

When you send money directly to a bank account, you will need to know the recipient's bank account^*4 details. Afterwards, visit your nearest Western Union^® Agent location.

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2. Complete the Money Transfer Application Form

Please fill out Money Transfer Application Form (MTAF) at a location. You can also download MTAF from Western Union website. At any transaction, the customer is required to show the evidence(s) prove of your identification^*6 and My Number^*6 (for Japanese Nationals and Foreign Residents in Japan only).

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3. Pay for the transfer amount and transfer fee^*1

Principal amount and money transfer fee^*1 are only payable in Japanese currency at the Western Union^® Agent locations.

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4. Take a printout of the transaction details and your receipt

You will receive a printout of the transaction details, which will include your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).

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5. Contact the recipient

Please contact the intended recipient of the money transfer and give them transaction details including the name of the sender, the amount sent and any necessary information regarding the country of origin. Do not disclose transaction details to anyone else except the intended recipient.

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6. Check the money transfer status

Confirm money has been paid into receiver's account by asking your receiver to check bank account or contacting the bank.
You can use the MTCN to track the status of your money transfer from Western Union^® website.

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7. Paid into receivers' bank account

Your money will be paid into your receiver's bank account within 1 to 3 bank working days^*5, depending on the destination country. You will receive a SMS message of transaction status when providing your mobile phone number.

Acceptable Identification Document (original)

Japanese Nationals

One of the following valid Identification document is acceptable:

(A)Japanese Driver's License
(B)Passport (stating the current address with complete street number, written by unalterable writing implements, such as ballpoint pen, fountain pen, etc.
(C)Health Insurance Card (Please add one from among the following supplemental documents)
(D)Basic Resident Registration Card (with photo)
(E)Physical Disability Certificate
(F)Individual Number Card (My Number Card)

Supplemental Documents (Issued within 6 months)

National tax, local tax, receipt of automobile tax
Certificate of Residence
Certificate of Registered Seal

Foreign Residents in Japan

Valid Resident Card

Non-Residents

Passport

Acceptable My Number Document

Japanese Nationals / Foreign Residents in Japan

One of the following valid Identification document is acceptable:

Ⅰ. Notification Card
Ⅱ. Individual Number Card (My Number Card)
Ⅲ. Certificate of Residence with your Individual Number (My Number)
Ⅳ. Consumer's Copy of Money Transfer Application Form with your Individual Number (My Number).
*Only for consumers who have formerly provided a document which certified the Individual Number (My Number) at the same Agent location.

Non-Residents

The Individual Number is not required; consumers only need to provide another form of Identification Document^*6.