• Can money be sent from India to abroad through Western Union?
  Money can only be received in India from abroad. Money cannot be sent from India to abroad through Western Union.
  
  
• Can money be collected by a representative of the receiver carrying his/her ID proof?
  No, money is only paid to the receiver and never to any representative.
  
  
• In what all currencies can money be paid?
  Money is paid only in Indian Rupees.
  
  
• Is there any limit for the amount of money that can be paid?
  Money can be paid only if its total value does not exceed USD2500 or is equivalent to Indian Rupees.
  
  
• How can payments above INR 50000/- be made?
  Any payment that is above INR 50000/- must be made by cheque/pay order directly credited to the receiver’s account.
  
  
• How many transactions can be performed by a single recipient in a year?
  A single recipient cannot carry out more than 12 transactions in a calendar year.
  
  
• Can the transaction be made in the name of an institution or a company?
  No, the transaction has to be in favour of a person. Money can neither sent from nor paid to a company or an institution (charitable/otherwise).
  
  
• What is the valid ID for foreigners?
  In case of foreigners, passport (or refugee card) is the only valid ID.
  
  
• In much time does a transaction takes place?
  The whole of the transaction takes very minimal time. The recipient is handed over the money within 15 minutes.
  
• How can a minor receive money?
  If the age is less than 18 years, the minor cannot receive the money.