Western Union

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Brand Details

Type: Brand

Description: Western Union is a multinational financial services corporation primarily known for its money transfer services. It allows individuals to send and receive money internationally and domestically, often without needing a bank account. The process can be done online, through a mobile app, or in person at various agent locations. Services also include bill payments and money orders. While originally founded as a telegraph company in 1851, Western Union has transitioned its focus to financial services, particularly money transfers. The company operates globally and offers various methods for sending and receiving funds, catering to a wide range of circumstances and user preferences. Western Union also provides tools for tracking money transfers and estimating transfer fees.

Website: https://westernunion.com

Mention Analytics

Total Mentions: 41

Subreddit Mentions:

Positive Mentions: 17

Negative Mentions: 8

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NegativeBusiness Advice

💬 12 comments

⬆︎ 4 upvotes

The comment suggests Western Union is complicated and not fast.

Found in /r/indiehackers/
NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 85 comments

⬆︎ 21 upvotes

Mentioned as an option for sending money.

Found in /r/digitalnomad/
NegativeCurrent Event

💬 33 comments

⬆︎ 9 upvotes

The user reports that Western Union allowed a fraudulent transaction and refused to refund the money. Multiple comments reiterate the user's negative experience.

Found in /r/SwissPersonalFinance/

May 13, 2025

How to save money abroad using both Neon and Radicantbank?

NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 15 comments

⬆︎ 5 upvotes

Mentioned in a comment as an alternative

Found in /r/SwissPersonalFinance/

May 10, 2025

Argentina question - what is the best way to go about brining cash?

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 30 comments

⬆︎ 3 upvotes

Discussed as a method for sending money and obtaining pesos at a favorable rate.

Found in /r/travel/

May 8, 2025

Best Way to Get a Refund to an Unhoused Client?

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 16 comments

⬆︎ 20 upvotes

Mentioned as a possible way to get money to client.

Found in /r/Lawyertalk/

May 3, 2025

Currency exchange- USD to Argentine Pesos in Buenos Aires?

NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 3 comments

⬆︎ 1 upvotes

Mentioned as a possible place to get currency exchange, but no information about the quality.

Found in /r/travel/

May 2, 2025

Is Buenos Aires kind of overrated?

NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 202 comments

⬆︎ 87 upvotes

Mentioned for the quality of service.

Found in /r/digitalnomad/

Apr 30, 2025

What is the best way to use excess cash in a foreign currency?

NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 19 comments

⬆︎ 0 upvotes

Mentioned in the context of currency exchange.

Found in /r/travel/

Apr 30, 2025

Payout structure tips for founders outside supported countries? |i will not promote|

NeutralBusiness Advice

💬 4 comments

⬆︎ 3 upvotes

The user is mentioning it as an alternative and not as a positive or negative.

Found in /r/startups/

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