WU — Western Union Bank Charge Explained

WU on your bank statement may relate to Western Union, which is listed in the Finance category. Western Union is a global money-transfer company for sending and receiving funds worldwide. A charge is usually a transfer plus its fee, varying by amount and destination.

What Is the WU Charge?

WU may relate to Western Union, which is listed in the Finance category.

Western Union is a global money-transfer company for sending and receiving funds worldwide. A charge is usually a transfer plus its fee, varying by amount and destination. It typically appears as WESTERN UNION or WU on your statement.

WU is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a WU Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Western Union by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Western Union account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Western Union directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Western Union Use on Bank Statements?

Western Union may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About WU

What is WU on my bank statement?

WU is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Western Union, which is listed in the Finance category. Western Union is a global money-transfer company for sending and receiving funds worldwide. A charge is usually a transfer plus its fee, varying by amount and destination. It typically appears as WESTERN UNION or WU on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is WU on my bank statement?

WU is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel WU?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Western Union account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Western Union directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Western Union and all its known transaction codes, visit the Western Union merchant page.