Has anyone used western union to pay someone?
@just2crazygirlz (2479)
United States
December 23, 2007 9:31pm CST
So I have a really good dropshipper that I have used for almost a year now. I usually pay him with paypal, but I am no longer using paypal at all. I have spoken with him and he said that I can pay him via western union. I do not know any particulars of western union. Has anyone on here used them? How do I know the money got to him? What if the money gets lost somehow? Do they do any type of insurance?
Now I trust this seller. And he is dropping the price of the uggs that I sell by $7 if I use western union. Is there a huge western union fee?
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@Mickie30 (2626)
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24 Dec 07
http://nochex.com/ it is similar to Paypal and is an online payment company. It does the same as Paypal, but I think it's cheaper and also better. My dad has his own company and needs someone reliable he only has good things to say about Nochex. Hope this helps and have a lovely Christmas to you and your family.
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@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
24 Dec 07
actually im using wester union for how many year, i never found any problem on it, even sending money to my parents, they can recieve in a minute till the internet is on.for me western union is the best for sendoong money or pay something, also they have a worldwide branch. just try....
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
30 Dec 07
I've used Western Union quite often to pay bills and it's very reliable and secure. You get a receipt with a "Money Control Number" and I usually call the person I sent it to with this number. I think the fees vary according to how much you send but you can enroll as a "Gold" member for free and you get discounts and some transactions for free. There's a way to do it online using a credit or debit card I believe, but I've never done it that way myself.
Annie
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@marketing07 (6266)
• South Korea
24 Dec 07
yes, iused western union,the payment is quite expensive compare to others but you can rely on them the money will not going to be lost,its an over the counter money program but they are very strict,i think western union are all over the world,
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@daisyliping (3)
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24 Dec 07
Hi! My friend in US sent me money by Western Union several times this year, and I think it is safe because of the strict system. First the receiver has to know the passport told by the sender, and then the receiver has to go to the bank with his or her identification card for check, especially he or she must fill the Western Union form with the exact information including the sender's name, his or her name consistent with that offerred by the sender. In the event of any minor inconsistence with the information previously offerred by the sender, then the receiver will not get the money. In this condition, it is reletatively safe and quick, especially used to transfer money from one country to another. However, risks are in any business. So please make sure of the safety if you want to use it.
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