*The Direct to Bank services have rolled out at a few selected locations from June 23th 2016. Please contact to Customer Service Center for available locations.
Now you can send money to a bank account quickly through Western Union® Agent location to 52 countries.
WESTERN UNION® "DIRECT TO BANK" SERVICE AGENT LOCATION
It is fast, reliable, convenient and easier as well, for your beneficiary to receive funds through their bank. It is convenient because you pay no more than 2,000 JPY in transfer fees*1 to send up to one million JPY*2. The money is sent directly from Western Union® Agent locations, and paid into the receiver’s bank account, so getting the funds is easy and reliable for your loved ones.
The Fast, Convenient and Reliable Way to Transfer Money Overseas
With over 500,000 Agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories*3 and a history dating back 160 years, Western Union is a name that's trusted by millions of consumers around the world when they need to send and receive money overseas. Western Union helps families stay connected, enabling you to provide for your loved ones almost anywhere in the world. Whether it's for healthcare, education, or daily expenses, we offer fast, convenient and reliable money transfer services to get resources to family members quickly and easily.
You can send money directly to your receiver's bank account*4 from a participating Western Union® location. Choose your receiver's country from the list below and we'll show you all the details you'll need to send money to their bank account*4.
I am sending money to:
Australia
Information You Need
Beneficiary Name (Bank Account Name)
Bank Name
BSB (Bank Branch): 6 Characters
Bank Account Number: 1-9 Characters
Delivery Time: Money is usually paid into the receiver account within 3 business days
When you send money directly to a bank account, you will need to know the recipient’s bank account*4 details. Afterwards, visit your nearest Western Union® Agent location.
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2. Complete the Money Transfer Application Form
Please fill out Money Transfer Application Form (MTAF) at a location. You can also download MTAF from Western Union website. At any transaction, the customer is required to show the evidence(s) prove of your identification*6 and My Number*6 (for Japanese Nationals and Foreign Residents in Japan only).
4. Take a printout of the transaction details and your receipt
You will receive a printout of the transaction details, which will include your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
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5. Contact the recipient
Please contact the intended recipient of the money transfer and give them transaction details including the name of the sender, the amount sent and any necessary information regarding the country of origin. Do not disclose transaction details to anyone else except the intended recipient.
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6. Check the money transfer status
Confirm money has been paid into receiver’s account by asking your receiver to check bank account or contacting the bank.
You can use the MTCN to track the status of your money transfer from Western Union® website.
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7. Paid into receivers’ bank account
Your money will be paid into your receiver's bank account within 1 to 3 bank working days*5, depending on the destination country. You will receive a SMS message of transaction status when providing your mobile phone number.
Acceptable Identification Document (original)
Japanese Nationals
One of the following valid Identification document is acceptable:
(A)Japanese Driver's License
(B)Passport (stating the current address with complete street number, written by unalterable writing implements, such as ballpoint pen, fountain pen, etc.
(C)Health Insurance Card (Please add one from among the following supplemental documents)
(D)Basic Resident Registration Card (with photo)
(E)Physical Disability Certificate
(F)Individual Number Card (My Number Card)
Supplemental Documents (Issued within 6 months)
National tax, local tax, receipt of automobile tax
Certificate of Residence
Certificate of Registered Seal
Foreign Residents in Japan
Valid Resident Card
Non-Residents
Passport
Acceptable My Number Document
Japanese Nationals / Foreign Residents in Japan
One of the following valid Identification document is acceptable:
Ⅰ. Notification Card
Ⅱ. Individual Number Card (My Number Card)
Ⅲ. Certificate of Residence with your Individual Number (My Number)
Ⅳ. Consumer’s Copy of Money Transfer Application Form with your Individual Number (My Number).
*Only for consumers who have formerly provided a document which certified the Individual Number (My Number) at the same Agent location.
Non-Residents
The Individual Number is not required; consumers only need to provide another form of Identification Document*6.
