Western Union Saudi Arabia

Name: Western Union Saudi Arabia
Author: Western Union Apps

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Money Transfers around the World from Saudi Arabia - Send Money Globally

Western Union Saudi Arabia: sending money abroad from KSA

By Priya Raghavan

Senior reviews editor

Transfers paid into bank accounts or collected in cash
Fee and exchange rate estimate shown before you pay
MADA debit card funding for cards issued in Saudi Arabia
Saved recipients and resend from your transfer history
My Wu points earned on each completed transfer
Tracking by MTCN number for past and pending transfers

Who the app is for and what it does

If you live in Saudi Arabia and need to send money to family or friends abroad, this is the mobile app the developer offers for that job. It is aimed at residents who hold a valid Iqama and have a local mobile number, and the developer says it is available to those people only. Transfers can go straight into a recipient's bank account or be picked up in cash.

The developer lists reach of more than 200 countries and territories and over 500,000 agent locations. For a sender in Saudi Arabia, the practical question is whether the person receiving the money can be paid by bank deposit or in cash in the place they live. The listing does not tie the app to any particular corridor, so that depends on the transfer you are making.

Setting up a profile and verifying identity

First you create an online profile in the app. The developer says verification then requires you to show your ID in person. Existing Ersal customers are not asked to visit an Ersal location for that step, according to the listing.

Because the account is tied to your Iqama and local number, you will need both before you can complete setup. Once the profile is verified, the saved details are what the rest of the app works from.

Paying for a transfer and checking the cost first

To fund an online transfer from Saudi Arabia, the developer requires a MADA debit card. Mastercard and Visa versions of MADA are both listed, and the card must be issued in the Kingdom. Cards from elsewhere are not covered by the listing.

Before committing, the app shows transfer fees and exchange rates. You can see how much you need to fund the transfer and estimate what the recipient will receive. The developer says rates and fees are updated regularly. It also notes that additional third-party charges may apply on top of what the app shows.

Repeating transfers and keeping recipients on file

Your transfer history is kept in the app. From there you can resend money to someone you have paid before without typing their details again. You can also pick a recipient from your phone's contact list.

Recipient details can be saved for later use, so a regular payee is one tap away from a new transfer. This is the part of the app that suits someone who sends money to the same few people each month.

Tracking transfers and earning My Wu points

Each transfer has a tracking number, the MTCN, printed on the receipt. Entering it lets you follow a transfer that is past or still pending.

The My Wu programme runs alongside transfers. You can join through an agent, on WU.com, or inside the app, and then link your My WU number to your profile. Points accrue each time you complete a transfer. In the app you can see your membership status, check your balance of points, and redeem them for rewards and discount offers.

Managing your details and contacting support

Beyond sending, the app lets you update your contact list, your personal information, and reach Western Union Customer Care. For questions about the service in person, the developer points users to the agent location finder on its website or a listed phone number.

Keeping these details current matters most for the verification and recipient records the rest of the app depends on.

What's new

Oct 4, 2026

Thanks for your feedback. Here’s what’s exciting in our latest app release:
- User friendly interface for a seamless experience
- Three-step customer registration
- Option to save debit card details for faster transfer
- Ability to resume incomplete transfers
- Bug fixes

About this APK

The build we hold is Western Union Saudi Arabia 5.6 (APKS split bundle) for Android 8.0 and up.

Version: 5.6; 553
Requires Android: 8.0+
Size: 97 MB
Target Android: 15

Package ID: com.westernunion.moneytransferr3app.sa
Format: APKS split bundle
Malware scan: Clean on 65 engines
Permissions: 34 declared · 11 sensitive; Approximate location
Camera
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Microphone
Modify files on your device
Modify your contacts
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Signed by: CN=SmartPhoneApplication, O=Western Union
Certificate SHA-256: 29db9aaedd6d0876915cf78e3e6ae0fb46e00947c90765309e18af93143f1a98