Western Union
Western Union empowers customers in Ghana to receive cross-border remittances with ease. Being one of the world’s most recognized money transfer brands, the service ensures reliable delivery of funds from senders worldwide, with local pickup in GHS at any Stanbic Bank Ghana branch at competitive rates.
Some Benefits of Western Union
Instant
Funds available within minutes
No Fees
No fees are charged to recipients in Ghana
Secure
Trusted global provider with a reliable payout process
No Stress
Easy collection with national ID
What you get
- Access to funds from international senders via Western Union
- Fast, over-the-counter payout in local currency (GHS)
- Instant transaction confirmation and receipt.
- Global sender network (200+ countries).
- Cash pickup only in GHS.
- No foreign currency payout.
- No send option in Ghana.
- Real-time transaction status via Branch.
What you can do
- Receive money from abroad (personal support, emergencies).
- Provide MTCN and a valid ID for collection.
- Confirm the sender's name and the amount sent.
- Provide the secret answer where included by the sender.
What it costs
- Receiving is free for customers.
- Exchange rate applied at the point of sending remains fixed.
- No hidden charges.
- Costs apply only to the sender.
How to get it
- Be 18 years and older
- Visit any Stanbic branch.
- Present MTCN, valid ID, and sender’s name.
- Confirm the country of origin and amount.
- Sign the receipt and collect GHS.
Tips & guidance
- Name on ID must match the sender's spelling exactly.
- Do not collect on behalf of others.
- Confirm the amount and sender details before signing.
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What you get
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What you can do
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What it costs
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How to get it
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Tips & guidance
- Access to funds from international senders via Western Union
- Fast, over-the-counter payout in local currency (GHS)
- Instant transaction confirmation and receipt.
- Global sender network (200+ countries).
- Cash pickup only in GHS.
- No foreign currency payout.
- No send option in Ghana.
- Real-time transaction status via Branch.
- Receive money from abroad (personal support, emergencies).
- Provide MTCN and a valid ID for collection.
- Confirm the sender's name and the amount sent.
- Provide the secret answer where included by the sender.
- Receiving is free for customers.
- Exchange rate applied at the point of sending remains fixed.
- No hidden charges.
- Costs apply only to the sender.
- Be 18 years and older
- Visit any Stanbic branch.
- Present MTCN, valid ID, and sender’s name.
- Confirm the country of origin and amount.
- Sign the receipt and collect GHS.
- Name on ID must match the sender's spelling exactly.
- Do not collect on behalf of others.
- Confirm the amount and sender details before signing.