Western Union

Who it suits, and where it falls short

We have not written our verdict on Western Union yet. It comes after we have tested it.

What it costs

Fees and limits are in the sending currency. Each figure says where it came from and when we checked it.

We have not verified any of Western Union's prices yet.

Where it works

Send from

USA (USD), UK (GBP), Canada (CAD)

Receive in

Nigeria (NGN)

Pay by

Not yet verified

Paid out to

Bank in Nigeria, Cash pickup in Nigeria

From: Desk research, 22 Oct 2026 and remitanalyst.com, 22 Oct 2026

Regulator and licences

• FCA claimed, not yet confirmed

  UK · Western Union Payment Services GB Limited. From: Desk research, 22 Oct 2026.

• NYDFS claimed, not yet confirmed · ref. NMLS 906983

  USA · Money transmitter (Western Union Financial Services, Inc.). From: Desk research, 22 Oct 2026.

• NYDFS claimed, not yet confirmed · ref. NMLS 906985

  USA · Money transmitter (Western Union International Services, LLC). From: Desk research, 22 Oct 2026.

• Central Bank of Ireland claimed, not yet confirmed · ref. C55075

  Ireland · EU entity. From: Desk research, 22 Oct 2026.

Where these figures come from

Profile last reviewed 22 Oct 2026. The oldest figure on it was checked 22 Oct 2026.

• Desk research, 22 Oct 2026 Desk research, row R13 of the provider research sheet. Data confidence: Third-party. Backs: licence, coverage, and research notes
• Provider website, 22 Oct 2026 · Open source Read during desk research; no figure cites it yet
• Provider website, 22 Oct 2026 · Open source Read during desk research; no figure cites it yet
• Provider website, 22 Oct 2026 · Open source Read during desk research; no figure cites it yet
• Provider website, 22 Oct 2026 · Open source Read during desk research; no figure cites it yet
• remitanalyst.com, 22 Oct 2026 · Open source Backs: payment methods