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Western Union

by Western Union Holdings, Inc. · Denver, United States

Global money transfer service for sending funds from India to 200+ countries online or via app.

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Starting price
Fees and exchange rates vary by channel and destination
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
3.6
transparency & India fit

What is Western Union?

Western Union is upi & payment apps from Western Union Holdings, Inc., based in Denver, United States. Global money transfer service for sending funds from India to 200+ countries online or via app.

UPI and payment apps handle person-to-person transfers, bill payments, recharges and merchant payments. For businesses, the merchant apps add QR codes, soundboxes, settlements and simple ledgers.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Western Union features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Western Union adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • UPI transfers and QR payments
  • Bill payments and recharges
  • Merchant soundbox and settlements
  • Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
  • Wallet and gift cards
  • Transaction history and reports
  • Security and device binding
  • International UPI
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS

Western Union pricing

Entry price

Fees and exchange rates vary by channel and destination

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Western Union charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on westernunion.com.

Specifications

Category
UPI & payment apps
Vendor
Western Union Holdings, Inc.
Headquarters
Denver, United States
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Fees and exchange rates vary by channel and destination
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Western Union — frequently asked questions

What is Western Union?+

Western Union is upi & payment apps by Western Union Holdings, Inc.. Global money transfer service for sending funds from India to 200+ countries online or via app.

How much does Western Union cost?+

Western Union does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Western Union offer a free trial or free plan?+

Western Union typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Western Union made in India?+

No. Western Union is developed by Western Union Holdings, Inc. in Denver, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Western Union best suited for?+

Western Union suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for upi & payment apps.

What are the best alternatives to Western Union?+

Popular alternatives in upi & payment apps include Paytm, PhonePe, Freecharge. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Western Union deployed?+

Western Union is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

About Western Union Holdings, Inc.

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