Remittance
Western Union - Global Money Transfers
Western Union
Overview
Western Union offers worldwide money transfer services with thousands of agent locations. Send money online, via app, or in-person. Fast delivery to over 200 countries and territories.
Key details
- Location
- Denver, CO, USA
- Country
- United States
- Intake
- Year-round
- Budget
- USD 1,000 – USD 3,000
- Price
- USD 2,000
Eligibility
Valid ID, Payment method, Recipient details
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from United States — worth reading before you contact the provider.
Step 1 of 3How to Choose a Remittance ProviderA student's method for picking a money-transfer provider: compare what the recipient actually receives, check the licence, and weigh speed against cost for your exact corridor.Step 2 of 3Identity Verification (KYC) for Money TransfersWhat KYC actually checks, the documents to prepare before you open a transfer account, and why student-sized amounts usually clear in minutes when you do.Step 3 of 3Sending and Tracking an International TransferHow to fund a transfer, what the reference numbers mean, how long each stage should take, and the records to keep for university and tax purposes.India → United StatesStudying in the USA from India: F-1 Interview, OPT and LoansFor Indian students heading to a US college: the I-20 and F-1 interview, SEVIS and MRV fees, proof of funds, OPT and STEM OPT, and INR budgets.Bangladesh → United StatesStudying in the USA from Bangladesh: F-1 Visa, I-20 and OPTA US plan for Bangladeshi students: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20 and F-1 interview, funds a savings-based family must show, and OPT after graduation.Nepal → United StatesStudying in the USA from Nepal: I-20, F-1 Interview and OPTA Nepali student's route to a US campus: SEVP-certified schools, the I-20, SEVIS and visa fees, the F-1 interview in Kathmandu, on-campus work and OPT.