How to Send a Western Union Message to Australia
The Western Union Company had its beginnings in telegrams, but it has since discontinued that aspect of its offerings. The company is now famous for providing the electronic transfer of money worldwide, as well as for offering bill-paying options and money order services. To send a message through Western Union, you must send the message as part of a monetary transfer transaction.
Instructions
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Call 1-800-325-6000 to find the nearest Western Union agent location, if necessary. Press "1" for English and, when asked, enter or say the ZIP code in which you want to locate an agent.
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Fill out a Western Union "To Send Money" form, which is a green form, at the Western Union agent location. Under "Sending Money To," check the "International" box (if you are not within Australia yourself). In the "Expected Payout Location" area, write "Australia" above "Country," and write the specific Australian city for the receiver above "City."
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Check the box marked "Include This Message" under the "Optional Services Available at an Additional Cost" section on the "To Send Money" form. Write the message in this section. Inform the Western Union clerk if you need more room than is provided on the form.
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Sign the completed form. Hand the "To Send Money" form, along with the money to be sent and the Western Union fees, to the clerk at the Western Union agent location.
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