Western Union

[Johnny 55]

Quick Question-

What is the $ cutoff point where Western Union agents ask for ID. I heard at $1000 but wanted to check with the knowledgeable individuals on this board for affirmation.

Thanks

[The General]

Their discretion. They have the nerve to choose exactly how they react so flip a coin and good luck.

[DukeJohn]

Quick Question-

What is the $ cutoff point where Western Union agents ask for ID. I heard at $1000 but wanted to check with the knowledgeable individuals on this board for affirmation.

Thanks

$900 for Money Gram, so around there... However, showing your ID should not be an issue for you, unless you don't have one...

[CollegePro]

anything from 1000 and up, they will ask you for the ID.

[RickySteve]

$900 for Money Gram, so around there... However, showing your ID should not be an issue for you, unless you don't have one...

I'm fairly sure it's a little lower than this. If I remember correctly, the Moneygram merchant manual states $850 requires ID.

[CS-Cedrick]

I agree with The General when he says that is up to their decission (actually the clerk's), and I also agree with DukeJohn in that having to show them your ID is not a problem unless you send money through them like if there was no tomorrow.

[andrea]

Yes, most of books apparently will only be requesting an ID if you requested a huge amount..

[Sam Odom]

Havent used ** in a very long time. MoneyGram for me is 750.00 without ID.

[Johnny 55]

Thanks for the info, gentleman

[bombCanada]

Does moneygram or ** want social security numbers ?

[td1234]

Do they ask for SS number when you receive $1000?
Does it make a difference to make the withdrawal amount $980 instead of $1000?

[DukeJohn]

Do they ask for SS number when you receive $1000?
Does it make a difference to make the withdrawal amount $980 instead of $1000?

Nearly all sports books will not allow one withdrawal via ** or ** over $1000. They will break up the withdrawals over $1000 into more than one ** or ** payment.

Does moneygram or ** want social security numbers ?

On sending cash? yes, once you get high enough... I remember making around a $2500 deposit once and they wanted my SS#, however the person didn't really know what she was doing and she filled out a separate form for it. Later, I was told she had done it incorrectly and she didn't need to bother because amount needed was higher for that information, like $3K I believe...

[oiler]

Quick Question-

What is the $ cutoff point where Western Union agents ask for ID. I heard at $1000 but wanted to check with the knowledgeable individuals on this board for affirmation.

Thanks

if im not mistaken and i know im not.they will ask u for an id no matter what the amount is because they dont know u from adam and u cant just walk up and sat i got money coming thru wester union and expect them to give it to u

[LVHerbie]

There is a local place here that asks for your social security number every time when you make a deposit and they wanted me show it for a withdraw of like a thousand... I didn't have it on me of course so I went to another location and got the money without it... Seems rather discretionary for what they will and won't ask for and probably depends alot on what clerk you get or how strictly the place enforces ** and store policies...

I don't mind showing my id but not a big fan of giving my social security number to some eighteen year old high school kid making eight dollars an hour at a grocery store...

[Ari Gold]

i just picked up a western union for $440 and they asked for my id. i think they ask for a id for any amount now or maybe its just the one i use

[HedgeHog]

Has anyone sent ** online? Safe and secure?

[thespeculator]

the places i used only ask for i.d. if you are sending or receiving over 1000, but i wouldn't send 999 at the same place several days in a row, i think that would cause more problems than a one time 3k or4k

[Shark79]

Has anyone sent ** online? Safe and secure?

We have never encountered an issue Hedge. It is safe and secure aswell, I do understand there is a max limit though of $500.

[themajormt]

Has anyone sent ** online? Safe and secure?

HH I have had tons of problems getting my credit and debit cards to approve on **, ** has been more successful for me...

[Shark79]

HH I have had tons of problems getting my credit and debit cards to approve on **, ** has been more successful for me...

TM, I believe theres also a cap on ** upto $500.

Also make sure your book allows you to take ** or ** online deposits, some will not allow it and getting it back is a pain.

[HedgeHog]

Thanks Shark and Majormt. I need to send more than $500, so I 'll have to do it in person with cash.