Does Western Union require a full name?

Yes, Western Union requires you to add a full name for the receiver as it appears on the ID. If your receiver does not have a last on the ID then you can consider the first name as the full name. Your receiver should be able to collect the funds at the store with only the first name. Read: How to Change Receivers Name on Western Union Transfer.

Does Western Union receiver have a last name?

Western Union Receiver Has No Last Name. Now What? Sometimes sending money can become a tedious task. No matter how simplified and easy the process may be, you can get into trouble going forward with your Western money transfer. The most common customer support queries Western Union support receives relate to the receivers name.

Can I Change my Name on a Western Union money transfer?

While slight name corrections are permitted, more elaborate name changes generally are not. In the worst case, you can generally cancel a money transfer if it has not been picked up, either by visiting the location where you sent the money if it is within 24 hours of the transfer or contacting Western Union customer service.