Western Union betting sites & bookmakers that accept Western Union deposits

No matter how far and wide you have travelled the world, chances are that you have seen the Western Union logo in most countries - be it on exchange offices, kiosks, or Western Union Australia best betting sites.

WU - is one of the most widely recognized brands in the world, and it’s the oldest money transferring service in history.

It’s been operating in Australia for decades now, and it’s the go-to money transfer service when you think of quick, safe, and reliable money transfers abroad.

And that’s exactly how it gained popularity. Founded back in 1851 in Rochester, New York, Western Union, formerly known as Western Union Telegraph Company, pioneered quick and easy Wire transfers.

Today, Western Union is accepted in over 200 countries, while the WU Send Money Online feature is available in 23 countries, including Australia. Due to its popularity and widespread acceptance, it found its way to new online sports betting sites as well. Many Western Union betting sites available in Australia accept it as an available payment method, and you can deposit money and withdraw your winnings safely and easily through the service.

Who owns Western Union?

Western Union was founded back in 1851 in Rochester, New York by Samuel L. Selden, Hiram Sibley, and others as a telegraph company. Following its merger with other major telegraph companies in the US, it emerged as the largest telegraph service provider in the world. Besides these services, it also pioneered other telegraph-related services, such as wire money transfers.

Western Union was acquired by First Data Corporation in 1995, which decided to relaunch telegraphy services under the Western Union brand. In 2006, the company was publicly listed and is now a publicly-traded company offering money transfer services in all countries in the world (with the exception of Iran and North Korea).

How to deposit via Western Union

There are a few ways you can make a deposit using Western Union, and the procedure shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes. After all, the system is designed with simplicity in mind, so you’ll have no problem with whichever option you choose.

The first option is to visit a Western Union agent and transfer money directly to the bookmaker.

To do this, you’ll have to contact the bookie and ask for their bank account information. After you fill out the Send Money form and pay the agent, you’ll receive a receipt and a tracking number - which you should later show to the Western Union betting site to confirm your deposit.

Another way you can use WU is through their system called Send Money Online. Essentially, this works like a digitalized bank transfer between two parties. The procedure goes as follows:

1. Open a Western Union account
2. Enter the amount of money you want to transfer to the bookmaker (the amount you want to deposit)
3. Choose how you will pay (credit/debit card, e-wallet, or other option)
4. Enter the recipient (bookmaker’s) bank account details
5. You’ll receive an email with a confirmation and a tracking number
6. Provide the tracking number to the bookmaker to confirm the transaction
7. The money should be available in your betting account

Although the procedure might sound complex, in reality, it’s very straightforward. The only thing to consider is that you’ll have to contact the bookmaker beforehand and ask them for their bank account details. However, some Western Union betting sites have displayed their bank account information on their website, so you can skip this part. Also, you can use the Live Chat option that’s available on many sites to contact the operator and provide the tracking number.

Another option you can use is the Western Union mobile app, which is even more convenient. By using the app, you can follow the above-mentioned procedure via mobile, and you can top up your betting account using mobile-friendly payment methods such as Apple Pay.

And yet another way you can deposit at Western Union betting sites is through the Western Union Netspend Prepaid Mastercard. The card essentially works as a prepaid card that you can top up using another payment method (or through a WU money transfer), and you can use it anywhere that Mastercard Debit is accepted.

How long do Western Union payments take

The sole purpose of Western Union is to offer a fast money transfer service. However, how long Western Union payments take doesn’t depend just on the payment method itself, but on the Western Union betting site too.

From the moment you fill out the Send Money form, whether online or in person, WU will transfer the money to the recipient’s bank account in a few minutes. However, how long it will take for the operator to process the transaction and transfer the money to your betting account depends on the operator itself. While the process usually takes a few minutes, it can take from 1 to 3 working days.

Deposit limits

The transfer limits for WU transfers vary by country, and whether your Western Union account is verified. The maximum transaction limit if you’re sending money from Australia internationally is $5,000 per day. However, your daily transaction limit may vary depending on the service you choose and your transaction history.

With a verified account, you can send up to $10,000 daily. Any amounts over this sum have to be reported by either the user or the recipient, or in this case the Western Union betting site, within 10 days.

Moreover, betting sites often limit the maximum daily deposits one user can make. Make sure to check out the site’s terms and conditions before you place a larger deposit. However, as a general rule of thumb, depositing up to $5,000 daily is accepted by most bookmakers.

Payment fees

Every transaction made using Western Union is subject to a fee. However, how much you’ll be charged largely depends on several factors, such as your country of residence, as well as the receiver’s country of residence. Additionally, there might be a conversion fee if the recipient’s main currency is not AUD.

Another important thing to consider when it comes to Western Union fees is that different banks across Australia have different fees. For example, Commonwealth Bank charges $30 per transfer issued via branch when sending money, and up to $35 per transfer when receiving money. ANZ, on the other hand, charges $7 per transfer when sending money in AUD currency, and $9 per transfer when sending money in foreign currency. The fee when receiving money is up to $35 per transfer.

Before you use the service, you’ll be informed about the fees you’ll have to pay. Additionally, if you’re using the Send Money Online service, there’s a calculator that you can use that allows you to calculate the fee that you’ll be charged by entering your country of residence, ZIP code, the country of the recipient - or in this case, where the Western Union betting site is registered, and the currency.