Western Union money transfers via
Interac e-Transfer
How do you send money transfers with Western Union® via Interac e-Transfer®?
- Log in to online banking at a participating financial institution and go to the Western Union money transfers via Interac e-Transfer section to enter the recipient’s information.
- Enter the required fields and confirm your money transfer. If a recipient email address is provided, the recipient is notified that a money transfer has been sent.
- Once you have confirmed your money transfer, you will receive a MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number).
- Securely provide the MTCN to the recipient and let them know to head to a Western Union location in their country or state with valid ID.
How-To: Accept Western Union money transfers via Interac e-Transfer
To receive a transfer via Interac e-Transfer and Western Union, you must visit a Western Union location and present:
- Valid ID
- MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number).
Check to see if your bank or credit union lets you send money transfers overseas for pickup at Western Union locations around the world:
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