Western
Union
is one
of the
most recognizable
payment
processors
in the
world.
They are
known
worldwide
through
their
televised
marketing
and available
in more
than 130
countries.
This is
great
news for
USA players
since
the odds
of finding
a Western
Union
dealer
within
your town
or city
is quite
high.
If you
are having
difficulties
depositing
to your
favourite
card room
using
your credit
card you
may want
to look
at Western
Union.
Their
service
is top
notch
and provides
online
tracking
allowing
you to
see when
your transaction
was completed,
plus this
option
allows
you to
deposit
and request
withdrawals
from your
account
Depositing
To A Poker
Account
Using
Western
Union
Western
Union
is available
wherever
you see
the WU
logo.
You will
need to
click
the logo
which
should
redirect
you to
a new
page detailing
instructions
for the
transfer.
We do
suggest
you write
these
instructions
down or
print
the screen
because
you will
need to
make sure
that you
have the
proper
spelling
for the
receiver’s
name.
Once you
have all
the necessary
information
simply
login
to the
Western
Union
website
or visit
a local
dealer
to send
your money.
In most
cases
the funds
should
be received
within
an hour
depending
on how
fast the
card room
is at
processing
these
transactions.
Does
Western
Union
Charge
Any Fees?
Western
Union
will charge
you a
fee
to
send funds
and this
is the
only negative
we found
to using
this payment
processor.
Western
Union
determines
these
fees based
on the
amount
of money
being
sent and
the location
of the
sender
and receiver.
A typical
Western
Union
fee can
go as
high as
$50 for
one transaction.
Depending
on which
room you
are playing
at, and
the amount
sent,
this could
be waived
for you.
The fees
charges
will be
paid in
addition
to your
deposit
amount,
not subtracted
from the
total
amount
being
sent.
Withdrawals
Using
Western
Union
Most
card rooms
that accept
Western
Union
transfers
will also
allow
you to
request
withdrawals
using
this option.
Normally
there
is a 10%
fee deducted
from the
amount
withdrawn
however
this can
be waived
for you
depending
on the
room that
you choose.
Pokerstars,
as an
example
does pay
for the
withdrawal
fees processed
by Western
Union
transactions.
