Donate at Western Union U.S. Agent Locations

Monday, December 08, 2008 — The Western Union Company has announced that it will offer consumers the opportunity to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at any of its more than 45,000 U.S. Agent locations.  Throughout the month of December, consumers can send donations to the American Red Cross using Western Union’s Quick Collect service.  Western Union has waived transaction fees for these donations, ensuring that every dollar goes directly to the Disaster Relief Fund. 

Customers can donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by cash, Visa® or MasterCard® credit*  or pin-based debit card by completing and signing the Quick Collect/QuickPay  “Send Money” form.  Gifts up to $5,000 are accepted (maximum limits may vary by location). Western Union has waived transaction fees for these donations, ensuring that every dollar goes directly to the Disaster Relief Fund. 

Western Union agent locations can be found cross the country at supermarkets, convenience stores, post offices, travel agencies and airports. Service availability may vary by location. Use this page to find the Western Union agent nearest you.

* If customers use their credit card, they may be charged an additional cash advance fee by their card issuer for this service.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.