Declined by Western Union Occasionally, money transfers may be declined. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as WU being unable to confirm your identity. WU is required to comply with regulatory standards and internal policies. If these are not met, your money transfer may be declined.
Why was my transfer declined?
There are a few reasons why your bank transfer could be rejected: The bank account you're transferring from may not have enough funds in it to make the transfer. The bank account you're transferring from may be closed. The login credentials for the bank account you're transferring from have been updated.
Can you get money back from Western Union?
Will Western Union refund my money? If you've transferred money and the money hasn't yet been picked up, call our fraud hotline at 1-800-448-1492 to stop the transaction. If the funds haven't been picked up by the receiver, you'll get a full refund, including the transaction fee.
How long does it take for Western Union to refund money?
If you used your credit or debit card for the transaction, then the refund is processed in no more than an hour. On the occasion you paid directly by a bank account transfer, it might take up to seven days to get your money back.
What happens if you don't pick up Western Union money?
Q: What do I do if I sent money but my receiver never picked it up? A: You are able to get the money back, as long as no one picked it up. You will just need to call Western Union (1-800-325-6000) and explain the situation to them. They will refund the money to you; however they will not refund the fee.
How long will Western Union hold money without withdrawal?
Information. 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.