Western Union Money Transfer

Enables you to receive money transfers from more than 200 countries worldwide within minutes with international security standards

You can use it immediately

Thai citizens can apply for Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking and start receiving money right away

Convenient

You can use Bangkok Bank's Western Union money transfer service via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, branches and FX booths.

Fast

You can get your money within minutes at the bank’s branches and FX booths or it can be transferred directly into your Bangkok Bank account.

Unlimited

No limit on the receiving amount. No receiving fee, no matter how much you’re receiving.

How to apply
If you have already registered for Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, you can apply for the Western Union in either of the two following ways:

Apply online via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking (Thai citizens only)

  • If you don’t have a savings or a current account with Bangkok Bank, we suggest that you open an e-Savings account via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, no minimum deposit is required.
  • Click ‘Banking’ menu > Select ‘Western Union’ service
  • Fill in your information and review > click ‘Confirm’
  • You can access Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking immediately.


Apply at any branch nationwide (Thai citizens and foreigners)

  • Obtain an application form at any Bangkok Bank branch (except branches in Central and Robinson Department Stores) and fill in the required information together with the following documents:
    • Citizen ID card (for Thais), or passport (for foreigners), which is valid for no less than 60 days.
    • Bangkok Bank passbook linked with Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking.
  • The Bank will process your application and send a confirmation to you via SMS within 7 working days (provincial applications may take longer).

Notes

  • You will need to sign your name in front of a bank officer on the application form and the terms and conditions governing the Bualuang Western Union Service via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, which will be provided to you at the branch.
  • The signature you provide must be the same as the one on your Bangkok Bank passbook linked with Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking.  


To receive money through Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking

  • Enter your MTCN code
  • Enter the amount of money being received (in baht)
  • Select your bank account to receive money
  • Select purpose
  • Confirm your transaction to receive money
  • After the completion, you can check your balance by going to ‘Accounts’ menu

Notes

  • If you don’t receive the funds transferred after you have completed the steps of receiving money via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking, please contact Bualuang Phone 1333 immediately.


Terms and Conditions

  • You can receive money via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking every day from 06:00 a.m.- 09:00 p.m.
  • You can update your documents for personal verification or cancel the ‘Western Union’ service at any Bangkok Bank branch (except branches in Central and Robinson Department Stores).  

To Receive Money

  • Fill in a “To Receive Money” form at any Bangkok Bank outlet displaying a Western Union sign (except branches in Central and Robinson Department Store). Provide the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), the full name of the sender, the country the money was sent from, and the expected amount to be received.
  • Present the completed form along with an official ID card or passport.
  • Collect your money and a receipt.

Additional Information

FAQs
  1. What documents do I need to apply for the Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking?
    Thai citizens need a valid Thai Citizen ID to apply.

  2. Who can apply online for the Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking?
    Thai citizens aged over 15 years old who have an account with Bangkok Bank

  3. How can foreigners apply for the Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking?
    Foreigners can apply at any branch nationwide (except branches in Central or Robinson Department Stores).

  4. What are the service hours of the Western Union via Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking?
    06:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. daily

  5. Where can I collect my money?
    You can collect your money in 2 following ways:
  • Bangkok Bank Mobile Banking
  • Any Bangkok Bank branch or currency exchange booth with Western Union signage anywhere in the country 

  1. What is the most I can receive in a day?
    There is no maximum amount that can be received each day via Western Union.

  2. Do I need to pay receiving fees?
    No fees need to be paid. You will receive the full amount without any deduction.

  3. How long does the money transfer take?
    Within a few minutes

  4. Can I receive my money in USD?
    Sorry, you can only receive cash in baht, as per Western Union’s restrictions.  

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