The official Inside AdSense blog has just announced the WU Quick Cash payments. Those who are interested in getting their next AdSense payments via Western Union should take note of the following:
In order to pick up your payment by Western Union Quick Cash, please complete the following steps:
1. Visit http://www.payment-solutions.com/agent.asp to locate a Western Union Agent.
2. Call the Western Union Agent to confirm that they offer the Quick Cash service.
3. Bring the following information with you:
- a valid government-issued photo ID (Passport, Driver’s license, National ID etc)
- sender’s information: Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043, USA. Phone Number: 650-253-4000
- amount of your payment, which you can find on your Payment History page
- your unique MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) which you can find by clicking on the ‘details’ link next to the Payment Issued line on your Payment History page
When you go to the Western Union agent, please let them know that you would like to pick up a Quick Cash payment. Additionally, please remember to pick up your Western Union payment within 35 days of the payment date, or the amount will be credited back to your AdSense account. At the moment, this is only available in Argentina, Chile, China (Mainland), Colombia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, and Romania.
There’s a limit of $10,000 so if you’re getting more than that, you can’t use WU. Besides, if you’re at $10k a month, I’m sure you’re already a Premium Publisher with a dedicated AdSense Account Manager and receiving your cheques via UPS (commonly referred to as UPS Club Member).
Several local bloggers and publishers have known to have beta tested the WU Quick Cash for several months now. One of them is Noemi though she hasn’t written her experience about it. Mars Woo of Cebu also left a comment in my previous post about WU but he requested that I remove his URL from the comment.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Looks like the beta stage for the Western Union AdSense payout has been completed and rolled out to everyone. The Western Union Quick Cash is now available for Philippine AdSense Publishers.
You can now receive payments for your AdSense account the next day payouts are approved. That’s much faster than getting it via regular mail (25 days) and even via DHL Secured Express Delivery (5 days). Selected Philippine Publishers have been using this delivery method for months now, under beta testing stage.
If you would like to receive your earnings by Western Union Quick Cash, please complete the following steps:
1. Sign in to your account at www.google.com/adsense.
2. Visit the My Account tab.
3. Click the ‘edit’ link adjacent to the ‘Payment Details’ header.
4. Select the Western Union Quick Cash radio button.
5. Click ‘Continue’.
6. Click ‘Save Changes’ to save your payment type.
Please make sure that the name on your account exactly matches that on the government issued ID card that you will bring to pick up your Western Union Quick Cash payments. If you need to update your payee name in your account, please let us know and we will be happy to help you to do so.
This could finally be the answer to all those mysterious disappearances of AdSense cheques in the post office. Just hope the WU Exchange rates are better.
You can now receive payments for your AdSense account the next day payouts are approved. That’s much faster than getting it via regular mail (25 days) and even via DHL Secured Express Delivery (5 days). Selected Philippine Publishers have been using this delivery method for months now, under beta testing stage.
If you would like to receive your earnings by Western Union Quick Cash, please complete the following steps:
1. Sign in to your account at www.google.com/adsense.
2. Visit the My Account tab.
3. Click the ‘edit’ link adjacent to the ‘Payment Details’ header.
4. Select the Western Union Quick Cash radio button.
5. Click ‘Continue’.
6. Click ‘Save Changes’ to save your payment type.
Please make sure that the name on your account exactly matches that on the government issued ID card that you will bring to pick up your Western Union Quick Cash payments. If you need to update your payee name in your account, please let us know and we will be happy to help you to do so.
This could finally be the answer to all those mysterious disappearances of AdSense cheques in the post office. Just hope the WU Exchange rates are better.
Western Union Quick Cash for Philippine AdSense Publishers
Looks like the beta stage for the Western Union AdSense payout has been completed and rolled out to everyone. The Western Union Quick Cash is now available for Philippine AdSense Publishers.
You can now receive payments for your AdSense account the next day payouts are approved. That’s much faster than getting it via regular mail (25 days) and even via DHL Secured Express Delivery (5 days). Selected Philippine Publishers have been using this delivery method for months now, under beta testing stage.
You can now receive payments for your AdSense account the next day payouts are approved. That’s much faster than getting it via regular mail (25 days) and even via DHL Secured Express Delivery (5 days). Selected Philippine Publishers have been using this delivery method for months now, under beta testing stage.
Malaysian AdSense Publishers are being offered payment options thru Western Union as reported in Ades blog here. Before this, payment options for publ
Malaysian AdSense Publishers are being offered payment options thru Western Union as reported in Ades blog here. Before this, payment options for publishers are limited to regular registered* mail which takes around 20 days, DHL** which is about 5 to 7 days but costs $24 or electronic fund transfers***.
Adding Western Union money transfer might be a good alternative especially for countries where bank wire transfers are not supported could be a better idea. Besides, they have over 250,000 Western Union Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories.
However, we’ll have to look into the fees with this option:
From $100 to $300 : $16 fee
For $500 : $32 fee
For $600 : $50 fee
For $750 : $56 fee
For $1,000 : $68 fee
Looking at the chart above, I guess the 2-day transfer thru Western Union might be good for Publishers earning from $100 to $300 a month. Upwards of $500, the fees are a bit more expensive that the 5-day DHL delivery of $24 would be a reasonable option.
*Standard Delivery checks are sent by regular mail and should arrive within 2-3 weeks of the mailing date.
**Secured Express Delivery checks are sent via courier and should arrive within 1 week.
*** Takes 4 to 10 days to clear with the bank with code ‘Google’ or ‘BFS’.
Adding Western Union money transfer might be a good alternative especially for countries where bank wire transfers are not supported could be a better idea. Besides, they have over 250,000 Western Union Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories.
However, we’ll have to look into the fees with this option:
From $100 to $300 : $16 fee
For $500 : $32 fee
For $600 : $50 fee
For $750 : $56 fee
For $1,000 : $68 fee
Looking at the chart above, I guess the 2-day transfer thru Western Union might be good for Publishers earning from $100 to $300 a month. Upwards of $500, the fees are a bit more expensive that the 5-day DHL delivery of $24 would be a reasonable option.
*Standard Delivery checks are sent by regular mail and should arrive within 2-3 weeks of the mailing date.
**Secured Express Delivery checks are sent via courier and should arrive within 1 week.
*** Takes 4 to 10 days to clear with the bank with code ‘Google’ or ‘BFS’.
Online Fraud
As a Western Union Money TransferSM user, we value your business and take pride in delivering your funds to the intended recipient in a fast, convenient and reliable manner. However, there are individuals throughout the world who will attempt to use any system to receive payments in connection with fraudulent sales or solicitations.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
Discontinue a call if a caller instructs you on how to respond to questions asked by Western Union.
Security is everyone's responsibility. Stay informed. Keep abreast of consumer fraud trends.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
1.
Are there common consumer fraud scenarios to be aware of?
2.
I received a suspicious email from someone claiming to be Western Union, what should I do?
3.
Can the Test Question feature secure my funds or delay payment of a transaction?
4.
Does Western Union offer an escrow service or any kind of buyer protection?
5.
Can I use Western Union to pay for online auctions?
6.
What can I do if I suspect fraud or am a victim of fraud?
7.
What does Western Union do to protect my information?
1. Are there common consumer fraud scenarios to be aware of?
Be wary if you are required to pay a fee before receiving a loan.
Beware of sweepstakes, prize or lottery company representatives who tell you to transfer money to them in order to claim a prize you've won. There are many companies running fraudulent contests that ask you to transfer them money but give you nothing in return.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails from a Nigerian or other foreign government officials requesting assistance in the transfer of excess funds from a foreign country into your bank account.
Beware of telephone calls from the police claiming someone you know has been in an accident or arrested and is requesting money.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails offering an unrealistic price for expensive or difficult to find merchandise.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
2. I received a suspicious email from someone claiming to be Western Union, what should I do?
If you receive an email from a company representing itself as Western Union and you are not sure it is authentic, do not click on any links in the email. This may be a "phishing" attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately contact your local authorities.
Western Union will never send you an email asking for your user ID, password or credit card details.
3. Can the Test Question feature secure my funds or delay payment of a transaction?
The "Test Question" feature in the Western Union Money TransferSM service is designed for emergency situations where the receiver does not have proper identification (e.g. his or her wallet and identification have been stolen). It should never be used as additional security to time or delay the payment of a transaction. In many locations, Western Union will pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if the receiver does not know the answer to the test question.
4. Does Western Union offer an escrow service or any kind of buyer protection?
Western Union does not offer an escrow service or any type of "purchase protection" policy. Western Union's business is to transfer funds from a sender to a receiver. We caution people who use our services against sending money to people they don't know. It is the sender's responsibility to know the party to which the funds are being sent. Using a fictitious name or changing the Receiver name after the money transfer has been sent is not a guaranteed means of securing funds. If a receiver presents proper identification with the same name as on the money transfer, payment will be made.
Be wary of 3rd party "collection" or "holding" services unless they are a reputable, licensed escrow service. Western Union is not an escrow service, should not be used as an escrow service and is currently not affiliated with any escrow services.
5. Can I use Western Union to pay for online auctions?
For online auctions, examine seller feedback carefully and know the warning signs associated with fraudulent auction sales. Most online auction sites have safety guidelines or FAQs that can help you identify potentially fraudulent sales. Be wary if the seller is using a free email address or insists on accepting only one form of payment. Report any suspicious activity and file non-delivery of goods complaints with the auction site through which you purchased the item.
Remember that Western Union never acts as a guarantor of an auction buyer or seller's performance.
6. What can I do if I suspect fraud or am a victim of fraud?
Contact your government's Office of Consumer Affairs if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail or email solicitation.
If you feel you have been the victim of fraud, you can contact your local police.
7. What does Western Union do to protect my information?
Western Union employs a variety of technique, including SSL technology, to keep your personal information safe.
Additionally, the following tips can help keep your password secure:
Make your password difficult to guess. Avoid using any part of your name, your birthday, or any words that can easily be associated with you.
Use a combination of letters and numbers, and a mix of lower case and capital letters.
Use multiple passwords for your various accounts to decrease your risk in case one password is compromised.
Avoid writing your password down where it may be compromised.
You can further protect your passwords by making sure that your virus-scanning software is kept up to date, and by running anti-spyware programs. These programs can help protect you from viruses or other malware that could compromise your identity even though your computer may seem to be working fine.
If you use Microsoft Windows, make sure your Windows updates are enabled to help keep your operating system protected. You can learn more about Microsoft Windows updates at http://www.microsoft.com.
Use extra caution when entering your password on a computer that does not belong to you. Viruses, spyware, or the browser’s settings might be used to compromise your account by recording your user name and password.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
Discontinue a call if a caller instructs you on how to respond to questions asked by Western Union.
Security is everyone's responsibility. Stay informed. Keep abreast of consumer fraud trends.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
1.
Are there common consumer fraud scenarios to be aware of?
2.
I received a suspicious email from someone claiming to be Western Union, what should I do?
3.
Can the Test Question feature secure my funds or delay payment of a transaction?
4.
Does Western Union offer an escrow service or any kind of buyer protection?
5.
Can I use Western Union to pay for online auctions?
6.
What can I do if I suspect fraud or am a victim of fraud?
7.
What does Western Union do to protect my information?
1. Are there common consumer fraud scenarios to be aware of?
Be wary if you are required to pay a fee before receiving a loan.
Beware of sweepstakes, prize or lottery company representatives who tell you to transfer money to them in order to claim a prize you've won. There are many companies running fraudulent contests that ask you to transfer them money but give you nothing in return.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails from a Nigerian or other foreign government officials requesting assistance in the transfer of excess funds from a foreign country into your bank account.
Beware of telephone calls from the police claiming someone you know has been in an accident or arrested and is requesting money.
Beware of unsolicited letters or emails offering an unrealistic price for expensive or difficult to find merchandise.
Make sure you know to whom you are sending money. If you are purchasing goods or services and paying through the Western Union network, it is your responsibility to verify the reputation and legitimacy of the seller. Western Union is not responsible for the non-receipt or quality of any goods or services.
2. I received a suspicious email from someone claiming to be Western Union, what should I do?
If you receive an email from a company representing itself as Western Union and you are not sure it is authentic, do not click on any links in the email. This may be a "phishing" attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately contact your local authorities.
Western Union will never send you an email asking for your user ID, password or credit card details.
3. Can the Test Question feature secure my funds or delay payment of a transaction?
The "Test Question" feature in the Western Union Money TransferSM service is designed for emergency situations where the receiver does not have proper identification (e.g. his or her wallet and identification have been stolen). It should never be used as additional security to time or delay the payment of a transaction. In many locations, Western Union will pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if the receiver does not know the answer to the test question.
4. Does Western Union offer an escrow service or any kind of buyer protection?
Western Union does not offer an escrow service or any type of "purchase protection" policy. Western Union's business is to transfer funds from a sender to a receiver. We caution people who use our services against sending money to people they don't know. It is the sender's responsibility to know the party to which the funds are being sent. Using a fictitious name or changing the Receiver name after the money transfer has been sent is not a guaranteed means of securing funds. If a receiver presents proper identification with the same name as on the money transfer, payment will be made.
Be wary of 3rd party "collection" or "holding" services unless they are a reputable, licensed escrow service. Western Union is not an escrow service, should not be used as an escrow service and is currently not affiliated with any escrow services.
5. Can I use Western Union to pay for online auctions?
For online auctions, examine seller feedback carefully and know the warning signs associated with fraudulent auction sales. Most online auction sites have safety guidelines or FAQs that can help you identify potentially fraudulent sales. Be wary if the seller is using a free email address or insists on accepting only one form of payment. Report any suspicious activity and file non-delivery of goods complaints with the auction site through which you purchased the item.
Remember that Western Union never acts as a guarantor of an auction buyer or seller's performance.
6. What can I do if I suspect fraud or am a victim of fraud?
Contact your government's Office of Consumer Affairs if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail or email solicitation.
If you feel you have been the victim of fraud, you can contact your local police.
7. What does Western Union do to protect my information?
Western Union employs a variety of technique, including SSL technology, to keep your personal information safe.
Additionally, the following tips can help keep your password secure:
Make your password difficult to guess. Avoid using any part of your name, your birthday, or any words that can easily be associated with you.
Use a combination of letters and numbers, and a mix of lower case and capital letters.
Use multiple passwords for your various accounts to decrease your risk in case one password is compromised.
Avoid writing your password down where it may be compromised.
You can further protect your passwords by making sure that your virus-scanning software is kept up to date, and by running anti-spyware programs. These programs can help protect you from viruses or other malware that could compromise your identity even though your computer may seem to be working fine.
If you use Microsoft Windows, make sure your Windows updates are enabled to help keep your operating system protected. You can learn more about Microsoft Windows updates at http://www.microsoft.com.
Use extra caution when entering your password on a computer that does not belong to you. Viruses, spyware, or the browser’s settings might be used to compromise your account by recording your user name and password.
How to Pick Up a Money Transfer
It is easy to receive money in person, just go to any of our worldwide Agent locations.
You can find an Agent location in a variety of places. Supermarkets, grocery stores, and check cashers, are just a few examples. In other countries, Agent locations may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, and currency exchange offices. So, wherever you are there's probably an Agent location near you.
STEP 1: Visit an Agent location
Provide the Agent with the following information:
The Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) from your sender's receipt, if you know it (this is not required).
Sender's first and last names.
City and country the money was sent from.
The amount that was sent.
Your first and last names, address, and telephone number.
STEP 2: Identify Yourself
Simply give the Agent your identification card.
STEP 3: Sign the Receipt
Review and sign the receipt that the Agent gives you.
STEP 4: Receive the Money
The Agent will give you the money that was sent to you with a copy of the receipt and you are on your way.
You can find an Agent location in a variety of places. Supermarkets, grocery stores, and check cashers, are just a few examples. In other countries, Agent locations may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, and currency exchange offices. So, wherever you are there's probably an Agent location near you.
STEP 1: Visit an Agent location
Provide the Agent with the following information:
The Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) from your sender's receipt, if you know it (this is not required).
Sender's first and last names.
City and country the money was sent from.
The amount that was sent.
Your first and last names, address, and telephone number.
STEP 2: Identify Yourself
Simply give the Agent your identification card.
STEP 3: Sign the Receipt
Review and sign the receipt that the Agent gives you.
STEP 4: Receive the Money
The Agent will give you the money that was sent to you with a copy of the receipt and you are on your way.
How to Send Money from an Agent Location
It is simple to send money in person. Just go to any of our convenient Agent locations worldwide - we’re probably right around the corner.
Agent locations may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, currency exchange offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, and check cashers.
Find an Agent Location
STEP 1: Complete the Form
Fill out the required form. Then, simply show the Agent clerk your identification card.
STEP 2: Present Payment
Give the Agent clerk the form, cash and sign the receipt.
STEP 3: Get the Receipt
Your receipt will have the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) that will allow you to track the status of your money transfer online.
Agent locations may be in banks, travel agencies, post offices, airports, currency exchange offices, supermarkets, grocery stores, and check cashers.
Find an Agent Location
STEP 1: Complete the Form
Fill out the required form. Then, simply show the Agent clerk your identification card.
STEP 2: Present Payment
Give the Agent clerk the form, cash and sign the receipt.
STEP 3: Get the Receipt
Your receipt will have the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) that will allow you to track the status of your money transfer online.
Western Union -- a fast, reliable and convenient way to send a money transfer.
Western Union -- a fast, reliable and convenient way to send a money transfer.
Western Union has been operating for over 150 years. Today with just over 280,000 Agent locations worldwide in over 200 countries and territories, millions of people trust Western Union to send and receive money worldwide.
Send Money from an Agent location
When you need to send money fast, count on the Western Union Money TransferSM service. It’s a convenient and easy way to transfer money.
After approval, your money arrives in minutes.
Your receivers can pick up the money right away (depending on the hours their Agent location is open).
Send money around the world.
Send money from an Agent Location
Send money anytime, anywhere from one of our thousands of Western Union Agent locations around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to send money at an Agent location
Find an Agent location
Restrictions and Special Notes
Sending from Philippines:
When sending a money transfer, senders should contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center for particulars of each country.
Senders must present valid photo identification.
Receiving in Philippines:
Maximum principal payout amount for Home Delivery is $2,000 US dollars or local equivalent per day.
For US dollar Payout locations, receivers should contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center for the nearest location.
Receivers must provide the correct Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to receive the money.
Receivers must present valid photo identification.
General Restrictions
Test question is not allowed.
For more information on delivery coverage, please contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center.
Philippine Customer Contact Center numbers:
For domestic toll-free, dial PLDT 1-800-1-888-1200 or GLOBE 1-800-9-888-1200.
Domestic, non PLDT users dial 02 888-1200.
For within Metro Manila dial 888-1200 local call.
Outside Metro Manila, dial 02-888-1200 (NDD rates apply).
For international calls, dial +63-2-888-1200
For SMS via texting, domestic dial 0917-888-1200 and international dial 63-917-888-1200.
Western Union has been operating for over 150 years. Today with just over 280,000 Agent locations worldwide in over 200 countries and territories, millions of people trust Western Union to send and receive money worldwide.
Send Money from an Agent location
When you need to send money fast, count on the Western Union Money TransferSM service. It’s a convenient and easy way to transfer money.
After approval, your money arrives in minutes.
Your receivers can pick up the money right away (depending on the hours their Agent location is open).
Send money around the world.
Send money from an Agent Location
Send money anytime, anywhere from one of our thousands of Western Union Agent locations around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to send money at an Agent location
Find an Agent location
Restrictions and Special Notes
Sending from Philippines:
When sending a money transfer, senders should contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center for particulars of each country.
Senders must present valid photo identification.
Receiving in Philippines:
Maximum principal payout amount for Home Delivery is $2,000 US dollars or local equivalent per day.
For US dollar Payout locations, receivers should contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center for the nearest location.
Receivers must provide the correct Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to receive the money.
Receivers must present valid photo identification.
General Restrictions
Test question is not allowed.
For more information on delivery coverage, please contact the Philippine Customer Contact Center.
Philippine Customer Contact Center numbers:
For domestic toll-free, dial PLDT 1-800-1-888-1200 or GLOBE 1-800-9-888-1200.
Domestic, non PLDT users dial 02 888-1200.
For within Metro Manila dial 888-1200 local call.
Outside Metro Manila, dial 02-888-1200 (NDD rates apply).
For international calls, dial +63-2-888-1200
For SMS via texting, domestic dial 0917-888-1200 and international dial 63-917-888-1200.
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