Western union- is it safe? (in best bad dentist voice)

Hanuman · 16-04-12, 01:32 PM

It gets some bad press, but I presume it's because of issues with being untraceable when buying stuff. However, I've heard of issues simply with sending money to friends overseas in some less pleasant places. ie.not getting to the intended recipient.

Any comments?

james brazier · 16-04-12, 06:18 PM

Used it several times, for sending money, dead easy and had no probelms this was too ok countries not africa or wherever!!

Minty · 16-04-12, 06:31 PM

Agreed, fine for financially developed territories, although funds can take a while to clear. If timing is critical, or if sending to somewhere less developed (according to the common sense test) then use a UK clearing bank. There are places UK banks won't send to (due to sanctions, lack of recognised legal framework, etc) in which case don't bother trying by any other method.
Edit, just realised you're in Canada at mo; take UK bank as meaning Canadian too.

msh · 16-04-12, 07:05 PM

Google it, read reviews and think, do you believe them or not. When I had such a need, I did like that and chose moneygram because of negative feedback about western union.

BIGGYIN · 16-04-12, 07:50 PM

I've used them,quite afew times.Use to send money to our kid,when he was working in Europe.
Payment went through,in minutes and no hassle.
Only down side,is the charges to send it.

But,if they need it quick.

missfire · 16-04-12, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

It gets some bad press, but I presume it's because of issues with being untraceable when buying stuff. However, I've heard of issues simply with sending money to friends overseas in some less pleasant places. ie.not getting to the intended recipient.

Any comments?

It's ok! The drug lords in mexico take dollars I've heard.

No need for western union.

Fill yer boots! And yer plane too.

Hanuman · 17-04-12, 07:08 AM

It's to Saudi. A silly sod friend of mine has landed in a spot of difficulty, and is proving rather incapable planning ahead. In fact, they are having difficulty getting it right by using hindsight. Darwin award candidate!

john johnson · 17-04-12, 07:58 AM

Ransom demand!!!

16-04-12, 06:31 PM	#3
Minty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,528	Agreed, fine for financially developed territories, although funds can take a while to clear. If timing is critical, or if sending to somewhere less developed (according to the common sense test) then use a UK clearing bank. There are places UK banks won't send to (due to sanctions, lack of recognised legal framework, etc) in which case don't bother trying by any other method. Edit, just realised you're in Canada at mo; take UK bank as meaning Canadian too. __________________ 1984 GT5E Topaz Green 1982 GT5S Helios Blue - now in Ireland 1983 GT5E Topaz Green - donor 1986 GT 2.0 Tornado Red - long gone 2001 A6 2.4 V6 - exported to Ireland

16-04-12, 07:50 PM	#5
BIGGYIN 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Merseyside Posts: 7,976	I've used them,quite afew times.Use to send money to our kid,when he was working in Europe. Payment went through,in minutes and no hassle. Only down side,is the charges to send it.But,if they need it quick. __________________ q90 B2 Type 85 - q90 B2 Type 85-PROJECT-ABY 20vt KARL. Injection is nice but I'd rather be blown

17-04-12, 07:08 AM	#7
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,016	It's to Saudi. A silly sod friend of mine has landed in a spot of difficulty, and is proving rather incapable planning ahead. In fact, they are having difficulty getting it right by using hindsight. Darwin award candidate! __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

17-04-12, 07:58 AM	#8
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Ransom demand!!! __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

16-04-12, 06:18 PM	#2
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	Used it several times, for sending money, dead easy and had no probelms this was too ok countries not africa or wherever!!

16-04-12, 07:05 PM	#4
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Google it, read reviews and think, do you believe them or not. When I had such a need, I did like that and chose moneygram because of negative feedback about western union.