| Description |
Western Union is the industry leader in global money transfer with about 485,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories. The product has a long history of connecting people around the globe with financial services that are fast, reliable and convenient.
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| Availability: |
Available in all Sterling Bank branches nationwide. |
| Target: |
- Family members of overseas or immigrant workers who need financial support at home for basic household needs
- Students; for living allowances and to pay tuition fees
- Travellers who need urgent cash
- General people who need immediate cash for urgent use.
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| General Requirements: |
Transaction Code: The customer must come with a ten (10) digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN).
Identification Documents:
- International Passport
- Drivers’ Licence
- National ID Card
Foreigners must have valid visa on their International Passport
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| Other Requirements: |
In line with CBN directive;
- All in-bound money transfers to Nigeria shall only be disbursed to beneficiaries through bank accounts
- Where the beneficiary does not have a bank account, payments shall only be made upon the provision of a satisfactory reference from an account holder in the bank, confirming that the beneficiary is the bonafide owner of the funds.
All account types can be used to reference a money transfer customer |
| Maximum Amount: |
$7,500 or equivalent per individual per day unless otherwise stated. |
| Sterling Uniqueness: |
Funds are received in the beneficiary’s preferred currency |
| Benefits: |
- Safe
- Fast
- Easy to receive
- Secure
- Reliable
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| Cross Selling Opportunities: |
- All Savings and Current Accounts
- ATM
- Fixed Deposits
- Domiciliary Account
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- Mobile Banking
- Internet Banking
- BDC Window
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