When you think money transfer, think Western Union
With a rich history of over 150 years in connecting people when it matters the most, Western Union continues to shape our world today. From expatriates and migrant workers sending remittances to their families back home, to tourists receiving money when in need, Western Union has touched the hearts of millions by making the money transfer process fast, reliable and convenient. Today, Western Union is one of the largest companies in the money transfer industry. Western Union, along with its affiliates Orlandi Valuta and Vigo are leaders in global money transfer, providing people with quick and secure ways to send money across the globe. Western Union has one of the largest agent networks in the world with over 310,000 Agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories world wide. In the United Arab Emirates, the Western Union Money Transfer service is available in over 400 Agent locations operating through established financial institutions such as Al Ansari Exchange, Al Fuad Exchange, Al Ghurair Exchange, Al Razouki International Exchange, Alukkas Exchange, Emirates India International Exchange, Emirates Post, Habib Exchange, Lari Exchange, National Exchange, Orient Exchange, Travelex Emirates, UAE Exchange, Wall Street Exchange, and Redha Al Ansari Exchange. In its commitment to better serve its customers in the United Arab Emirates, Western Union offers special rates for money transfers to South Asia, Southeast Asia, The Middle East and Africa. Today, customers can transfer amounts up to AED 8,500 to India for just AED 15* For other South Asian countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, fees start from AED 25* for money transfer amounts up to AED 11,000. Money transfers to the Philippines for amounts up to AED3,500 cost AED 35* For customers sending to Africa, Western Union offers reduced fees to Ethiopia, Morocco and Sudan starting from AED 35* for amounts up to AED 3,670. Additionally, rates for transfers to Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Palestine start from AED 35* for the transfer amounts up to AED 3,670. Money transferred via Western Union, is available for pick-up at Agent locations within minutes**, subject to the location’s hours of operation. In addition, recipients do not require a bank account or any form of membership and the transfer process is secured using state of the art technology, backed by a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week agent support system. Over and above this, customers enjoy a host of benefits such as phone time and discount on future transactions offered through the Western Union® Gold Card loyalty program. To learn more about the Western Union® Money Transfer Service or to enquire about the Western Union loyalty programme – the Western Union® Gold Card, please visit a Western Union Agent location near you or call Toll Free in the UAE at 800 4851. For more information, visit
*In addition to the transfer fee, Western Union also makes money when it changes your money into foreign currency. **Funds generally available in minutes subject to terms and conditions of service, including Agent location hours and differences in time zones. See Send Form for restrictions.