Western Union Charge on Your Bank Statement

Western Union is listed in the Finance category. Charges from Western Union may appear on bank statements under the descriptors shown on this page. 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 Western Union?

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.

Category: Finance

How Does Western Union Appear on Your Bank Statement?

This company may appear on your bank statement under one of these transaction descriptors:

If you see any of these codes on your statement, click the link above to find out more about that specific charge.

How Do I Cancel a Western Union Charge?

  1. Check your account: Log in to your Western Union account and review your active subscriptions and recent transactions. You may have forgotten about a trial or annual renewal.
  2. Contact the merchant: Reach out to Western Union customer support about the charge. Keep a written record of all communication.
  3. Contact your bank: If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Union Charges

What is Western Union on my bank statement?

Western Union 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. It may appear on your bank statement under a shortened descriptor rather than its full name.

How do I cancel Western Union?

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.

Why does Western Union appear on my statement with a different name?

Banks display a short "transaction descriptor" set by the merchant's payment processor, not the company's full trading name. This is why Western Union may appear as an abbreviation or code. The descriptor is usually the company's registered payment name, which can differ from the brand name you recognise.

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