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How do I get my money back from Western Union?
Will Western Union refund my money? If you’ve transferred money and the money hasn’t yet been picked up, call our fraud hotline at 1-800-448-1492 to stop the transaction. If the funds haven’t been picked up by the receiver, you’ll get a full refund, including the transaction fee.
How do I refund a money order?
Requesting a Refund
- Take your money order receipt to any Post Office location.
- Talk to a retail associate at the counter to start a Money Order Inquiry.
- After starting the inquiry, you will be able to check the status of your money order and inquiry progress by visiting the Money Orders Application.
Does Western Union money expire?
No. However, depending upon the state of purchase, if you do not use or cash the money order within one to three years of the purchase date, a non-refundable service charge will be deducted from the principal amount. The service charge conditions are described on the back of the money order.
How long does it take to refund Western Union?
If you used your credit or debit card for the transaction, then the refund is processed in no more than an hour. On the occasion you paid directly by a bank account transfer, it might take up to seven days to get your money back.
Can I get my money back from a money order?
If the money order has been cashed, the issuer will not replace it or refund the purchase amount. But if the money order goes missing, you have a good chance of getting your money back—minus a fee and a few weeks’ delay—as long as it hasn’t been cashed.
How long does it take for a money order to expire?
After 1-3 years, Western Union will charge a fee against the value of the money order. If this goes on long enough, the money order will be worthless. U.S.P.S. money orders do not expire and retain their value indefinitely.