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How long does it take for Western Union to refund my money?

By Isabella Ramos

How long does it take for Western Union to refund my money?

Refunds typically take up to 10 business days from the date they are completed.

How do I get a refund on a money order?

Requesting a Refund

  1. Take your money order receipt to any Post Office location.
  2. Talk to a retail associate at the counter to start a Money Order Inquiry.
  3. After starting the inquiry, you will be able to check the status of your money order and inquiry progress by visiting the Money Orders Application.

How long does it take to get a refund on money order?

It’s best if you have a receipt from your original money order purchase. If successful, the issuer should return funds to you, often within about 60 days.

How do I get a refund from Western Union?

If you want to cancel your transaction and get your money back, you need to call Western Union customer care at 1-800-325-6000, and they will help you with requesting your refund.

Why did Western Union refund my money?

Will Western Union refund my money? If you’ve transferred money and the money hasn’t yet been picked up, call our fraud hotline at 1-800-448-1492 to stop the transaction. If the funds haven’t been picked up by the receiver, you’ll get a full refund, including the transaction fee. Automated fraud warning.

How do I track a Western Union money order?

You can call the Western Union automated help line to determine the status of the money order you’ve sent. This phone number is (800) 999-9660. Listen to the automated menu prompts and select the option to “Check the Status of a Money Order.” Enter the 11-digit money order serial number when prompted.

Can a money order be traced?

A money order is not a check, and it’s harder to trace one; keep your receipt until you are sure the order has been received and cashed.

How can you tell if a money order has been cashed?

Customers wanting to find out if a money order has been cashed may go online to USPS.com to check the status. They will need to enter the money order serial number, Post Office number, and issued amount—all printed on the money order receipt—in order to obtain near real-time status information.

How long will Western Union hold your money?

Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.

What happens to unclaimed Western Union money?

The money will be returned to you automatically—If you used your bank account to make the transfer. WU will contact you to ask about the best way to return your money—In case you paid in cash.