How To Become A Western Union Agent In Uganda

Who Is A Western Union Agent?

Agent locations are places where you can transfer and receive money or pay a bill in person with Western Union. Agent locations may be in supermarkets, grocery stores, check cashers, convenience stores, mailbox centers, drug stores, travel agencies, depots, and other retailers.

How To Become A Western Union Agent In Uganda?

Register. online. Fill-in online. registration. form. Get started.

Simple process to become an agent: It is a very simple and straightforward method to become a money transfer agent.

A valid Personal ID, Personal Address Proof & Shop Address Proof

You must have completed 18 years of age before they apply for the money transfer agent registration.

How Much Does It Cost To Become A Western Union Agent In Uganda?

Zero. There is no Franchise fee or royalty fees with Western Union. If you have all the equipment that is required (computer, printer and an internet connection) then there’s even no investment required.

How Do Western Union Agents Make Money In Uganda?

Each time a consumer sends a Western Union money transfer, they pay a transfer fee for the service. As a Western Union agent, you’ll earn a commission on the transfer fee for every transaction you process. The more transactions you send or receive, the more you earn.

How Long Does Western Union Hold Money In Uganda?

Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.

Is Western Union Cheaper Than Bank Transfer In Uganda?

Unless you’re transferring a considerable sum of money, the difference in exchange rates offered by Western Union or your bank is negligible. Though Western Union may offer rates that are slightly better, depending on where you’re sending your money.

Which Banks In Uganda Have Western Union In Uganda?

FINCA U LTD.

BANK OF AFRICA KALONGO BRANCH.

CENTENARY RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK.

POST BANK

BWEYALE.

DFCU IBANDA BRANCH.

POST BANK UGANDA.

EQUITY BANK JINJA BRANCH.

Can You Use Western Union For Business In Uganda?

Thanks to our long history in money transfers, Western Union Business Solution is the ideal partner of large and small businesses for international payments in over 130 currencies around the world.

How Do I Open A Western Union Money Transfer In Uganda?

Register your profile in simple steps

Create your profile. Make sure the information you provide matches your government-issued ID.

Verify your profile. Complete your one-time identity verification by visiting any Yes Bank branch near you.

Send money. With a verified profile, you’re now ready to send money online!

What Happens To Money Left In Western Union In Uganda?

The money will be returned to you automatically If you used your bank account to make the transfer. WU will contact you to ask about the best way to return your money, In case you paid in cash.

What Happens If Western Union Money Is Not Collected In Uganda?

You can cancel a money transfer only if it has not been picked up by your receiver. If you sent money to a bank account, you can cancel it if the transfer has not been completed by your receiver’s bank. To request a refund, please call Customer Care, or if you sent the money in person, return to the agent location.

Does Western Union Refund Money If Not Collected In Uganda?

A money transfer can only be cancelled if it has not been collected by the receiver in the destination country or haven’t been deposit in your receiver’s bank account. If you wish to cancel your online money transfer.

What Is The Disadvantage Of Western Union In Uganda?

People sometimes also experience having the wrong currency exchanged. Others discover that a stranger has claimed their money. Customer support at Western Union is not known to be the best.

How Much Does It Cost To Send Western Union In Uganda?

To send UGX 377643.20 from your bank account to their bank account still carries a significant fee of UGX 52870.05. Sending the same amount from your credit card as a cash pickup will cost you UXG 79305.07. The maximum you can send in one day is UGX 18882160.00, and the highest fee we’ve seen is UGX 917672.98.