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Western Union in Kampot

Western Union has an agent branch in Kampot where you can send money abroad or collect a transfer sent to you. This page explains how a transaction works at the counter and what to prepare.

The National Bank of Cambodia branch in Kampot
Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What the Kampot branch does

Western Union is an international money transfer company, and Kampot has a branch that handles transfers for both individuals and businesses. It is a practical option if you need to get money to family overseas, settle a payment with someone abroad, or receive funds without relying on a bank account.

The service is handled in person by agents at the counter, so you deal with a real person rather than an app.

How sending money works

The process at the branch is short and follows the same order each time:

  1. Fill in a Send Money form.
  2. Hand it to the agent, who enters your details into the system.
  3. The agent checks your identification.
  4. You pay the amount you are sending plus a sending fee.
  5. You receive a receipt, and you keep a copy for your records.

Bring your passport or other official ID, since the identity check is part of every transaction. Keep the receipt until the recipient has confirmed the money arrived.

Receiving money

The source material focuses on sending, so check the details for collecting a transfer directly with the branch or on the official Western Union Cambodia site before you travel. Expect to show ID here as well.

Practical tips

  • Use the map link below to confirm the branch location before you set out.
  • The sending fee is added to the amount you hand over, so factor it into what you bring.
  • If you have questions about a transfer, the agents in Kampot are the first people to ask.
  • Other options in town include banks and mobile wallets, which may suit smaller or local payments better.

Questions people ask

What do I need to send money from the Kampot branch?

You complete a Send Money form, show identification so the agent can verify it, and pay the transfer amount plus a sending fee.

Do I get proof of the transfer?

Yes. The agent gives you a receipt, along with a copy for your records.

Who handles the transaction?

A Western Union agent at the Kampot branch enters your details into the system, verifies your ID and collects the funds.