Western Union
Send money to Syria from abroad for cash pickup in Syrian pounds, online, in the app or at an agent, with tracking by transfer number.
About Western Union
Western Union is a global money-transfer network with a long history and a large agent network. For Syria, its sender pages in Europe describe cash pickup only: you send from abroad online at westernunion.com, in the Western Union app or at an agent, and the receiver collects cash in Syrian pounds at a Western Union location in Syria. Funds may arrive within minutes, and you track the transfer with its Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Key Features
- Cash Pickup in Syria: The receiver collects cash in Syrian pounds at a Western Union location.
- Online, App or Agent: Send from abroad in the Western Union app, on the website or at an agent location.
- Fast Delivery: Money can arrive within minutes, depending on the amount and the destination.
- Tracking: Follow the transfer with its MTCN, and check the exchange rate and fee before you send.
How to Get Started
- Open the Western Union app or website in the country where you are sending from, and choose Syria as the destination.
- Enter the amount, choose cash pickup and check the fee and the exchange rate.
- Pay with a card or another method offered in your country, and verify your identity as the sender.
- Give the receiver the MTCN and tell them to bring valid ID to the pickup location.
Only cash pickup is offered on the Syria pages, with a limit on the amount per transfer, and fees apply, with part of Western Union's earnings coming from the exchange rate. The receiver needs valid ID, so check the pickup rules and opening hours. Never send money to someone you have not met in person.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Western Union work with a foreign bank card in Syria? Yes — Western Union accepts foreign-issued cards in Syria.
Is Western Union available in English? Yes, Western Union has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Western Union? No, an international phone number generally works for Western Union.
Do I need local ID or residency for Western Union? Yes, Western Union requires local ID or residency status.