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Receiving Money
Requirements for receiving money in Guyana from another country
Sending Money
Requirements for sending money from Guyana to another country
High risk countries; Bulgaria, Kenya, Nigeria, Syria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Philippines, Tanzania, Cameroon, Monaco, Senegal, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Vietnam, Croatia, Namibia, South Sudan, Yemen, Haiti.
North Korea and Iran (No transaction can be done to these countries)
The list may change several times during the calendar year.
- Photo ID
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- One (1) form of ID
- 2 Photo IDs
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Photo ID x 2
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Evidence to support purpose of transaction.
North Korea and Iran (No transaction can be done to these countries).
The list may change several times during the calendar year.
- 1 Photo ID
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- 1 form of ID
- Photo ID x 2
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Evidence to support purpose of transaction.
High-risk countries;
Bulgaria, Kenya, Nigeria, Syria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Philippines, Tanzania, Cameroon, Monaco, Senegal, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Vietnam, Croatia, Namibia, South Sudan, Yemen, Haiti.
North Korea and Iran (No transaction can be done to these countries)
The list may change several times during the calendar year.
- Photo ID
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- One (1) form of ID
- Two (2) Photo IDs
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
- Source of funds (SOF)
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Source of Funds (Bank Statement, Letter of employment, Pay slip, etc),
- Source of Funds Declaration Form
- Two (2) Photo IDs
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
- Source of funds (SOF)
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Source of Funds (Bank Statement, Letter of employment, Pay slip, etc)
- Source of Funds Declaration Form
- Two (2) Photo ID of sender
- One (1) Photo ID receiver
- First and Last Name
- Occupation
- About the LPMT
- The purpose/reasons for the transaction.
- The anticipated activity.
- The source of funds.
- The country transfer is being sent to
- The amount being sent.
- How is the transaction being paid
- Relationship with Receiver
- About the Sender
- Sender’s full name and occupation.
- Sender’s ID.
- Why sender is using Western Union to send money.
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- If sender is sending on behalf of someone else, if a company, collect authorization and supporting documents for the company
- About the Receiver
- Receiver’s full name.
- Receiver’s ID number and type.
- Receiver’s nationality and expected payout location.
- The relationship between the receiver and sender.
- Has the sender had previous dealings with the receiver?
- Is the receiver acting on behalf of anyone? If yes provide details
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID for sender
- One (1) form of ID for receiver
- Source of Funds
- Source of Funds Declaration form
- Large Principal Money Transaction form.
North Korea and Iran (No transaction can be done to these countries).
The list may change several times during the calendar year.
- Photo ID
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- One (1) form of ID
- Two (2) Photo IDs
- First & Last Name
- Address
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- Transaction amount
- Purpose of transaction
- Source of funds (SOF)
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID
- Proof of Address
- Source of Funds (Bank Statement, Letter of employment, Pay slip, etc)
- Source of Funds Declaration Form
- Two (2) Photo ID of sender
- One (1) Photo ID receiver
- First and Last Name
- Occupation
- About the LPMT
- The purpose/reasons for the transaction.
- The anticipated activity.
- The source of funds.
- The country transfer is being sent to
- The amount being sent.
- How is the transaction being paid
- Relationship with Receiver
- About the Sender
- Sender’s full name and occupation.
- Sender’s ID.
- Why sender is using Western Union to send money.
- The relationship between the sender and the receiver.
- If sender is sending on behalf of someone else, if a company, collect authorization and supporting documents for the company
- About the Receiver
- Receiver’s full name.
- Receiver’s ID number and type.
- Receiver’s nationality and expected payout location.
- The relationship between the receiver and sender.
- Has the sender had previous dealings with the receiver?
- Is the receiver acting on behalf of anyone? If yes provide details
We may require additional information from you to fulfil our regulatory requirements.
- Two (2) forms of ID for sender
- One (1) form of ID for receiver
- Source of Funds
- Source of Funds Declaration form
- Large Principal Money Transaction form.
Additional documents are not always requested. You may be asked to provide additional documents based on regulatory requirements and the amount of money you are receiving or sending.
These countries usually require improvements in their processess to identify and prevent fraudulent activities that may occur. We carefully monitor these countries and request that you provide additional details when required.
The list is updated from time to time. Reviews are always being conducted to ensure that countries are adhering to the regulations.
The reason may vary. We have a team that is ready to support you to identify the cause and help you to use Western Union again. Please complete this form and we will reach out to you.
We are happy that you want to continue to use Western Union. Please complete this form to enable us to review the status of your profile. Once we have identified your is and are able to assist you will be able to receive and send Western Union money transfers again!
This request for support is made when a high risk country is involved in the transaction and helps us to follow the rules the the regulators expects us to follow. It is likely for fraud to take place in these instances and receiving this information is one way we ensure that we do our part in preventing any possible fraud.
While this is inconvenient for you, we ask that you reach out to us and let us know. Once we are able to assist, you will be able to continue doing business with Western Union.
FATF List: Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Croatia, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya,Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, Vietnam, Yemen, Myanmar. North Korea and Iran (no transactions can be done to these countries)
NB. This list is not static. It changes numerous times during a calendar year.
Need assistance?
Let us know if you need help to send and receive money with Western Union. You may also contact us on WhatsApp at (592) 687-2295.
Need assistance?
Let us know if you need help to send and receive money with Western Union. You may also contact us on WhatsApp at (592) 687-2295.