Generally, Western Union is a very fast and genuine way to transfer or receive money over the world.
People have a common idea that western union is expensive but actually it is much cheaper than using international master or visa cards for getting money.
The charges for transferring money through western union differs from one country to another country. You can check the charges by this link :
http: // http://www.mycurrencytransfer.com/foreign-exchange-companies/western-union/fees
The process for sending or getting money through western union:
You have to provide your original id card, licence or passport.
For sending money you gotta fill a form with the information of receiver name , id number and address. After filling the form the western union service provider will give you a reference number which you have to share with payee.
In the case of getting money, A. you need to approach to the nearest western union service provider center.
B. Share the reference number which was given by payer to the respective person.
C. Submit your original id card and make sure to take back from the service provider person .
D. Fill the required form with following information:
Your name ( same as id) , sender name, sender address, relationship with sender, amount expected , you own address.
E. Submit the form to respective person, after confirmation you can collect your money.
Friends western union charges is less than international atm cards. So I suggest to all of you .