How to deposit via Western Union
There are a few ways you can make a deposit using Western Union, and the procedure shouldnât take you more than a few minutes. After all, the system is designed with simplicity in mind, so youâll 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, youâll have to contact the bookie and ask for their bank account information. After you fill out the Send Money form and pay the agent, youâll 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:
- Open a Western Union account
- Enter the amount of money you want to transfer to the bookmaker (the amount you want to deposit)
- Choose how you will pay (credit/debit card, e-wallet, or other option)
- Enter the recipient (bookmakerâs) bank account details
- Youâll receive an email with a confirmation and a tracking number
- Provide the tracking number to the bookmaker to confirm the transaction
- The money should be available in your betting account
Although the procedure might sound complex, in reality, itâs very straightforward. The only thing to consider is that youâll 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 thatâs 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 doesnât 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 recipientâs 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 youâre 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 siteâs 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.