Receive Money

Receiving Options in Canada

At an Agent

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Give your current government-issued photo ID and 10-digit MTCN to the Agent clerk.

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Agent clerk will give the money in cash or cheque, and a receipt.

Local Agents

You can send money in person at any one of nearly 3,000 participating Agent locations in Canada.

Find a Location

Need to send money regularly?

Whether you’re often out and about, or just want to know that you can easily send 24/7, the multi-language Western Union® money transfer app brings you even more benefits.

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Touch ID

Be ready to
go in seconds

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Instant estimates

Check our fees1 &
exchange rates1

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Easy to send

Resend in just a
few taps

Western Union Money Transfer in progress using app.
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Your contacts

Sync your phone contacts to
fill out details faster

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Pay by cash

Start in app, finish
at an agent

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Track transfer

See all your transactions
in one place

1. Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates, and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.