How to Receive Money

Step 1: Visit any Western Union Location

Fill-out the Yellow Form or To Receive Money Form with the following information:

The Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) from your sender's receipt.

Sender's first and last names.

City and country the money was sent from.

The amount that was sent.

Your first and last names, address, and telephone number.

Step 2: Identify Yourself

Simply give your identification card.

List of Acceptable IDs in the Philippines:

Passport

Driver’s license

Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID

Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance

Police Clearance Certificate (electronic)

Postal ID

Voter’s ID

Government Service and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card

Social Security System (SSS) card

Senior Citizen Card

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID

OFW ID

Seaman’s Book

Alien Certification of Registration

Firearm license

Employment ID (Government and Private)

Student ID

Other IDs issued by the Government and its Instrumentalities (Digitized)

For students / minors who are beneficiaries of an OFW and who are not yet of voting age may produce:

School ID

Birth Certificate

For non-ResidentsFor non-Residents

Passport

Driver’s License

Step 3: Sign the Receipt

Review and sign the receipt that the FLA gives you.

Step 4: Receive the Money

The Agent will give you the money that was sent to you with a copy of the receipt and you are on your way.