Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Wrong amount charged or received -- Complaint #4357223
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4357223
Company: Western Union Company, The
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: International money transfer
Issue: Wrong amount charged or received
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 021XX
Date Received: 2021-05-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-05-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX BRL were contracted to be sent. But according to the result of Western Union 's investigation, only XXXX BRL were dispersed by Western Union. Leaving a difference of XXXX BRL that had failed to be sent, per the contract. The rate at the point of contract was XXXX BRL per dollar. The following day, the day of payout, the rate was XXXX BRL per dollar for direct bank deposit. There was a lower rate, XXXX BRL per dollar, for a cash pickup, but I did not contract for cash pickup. I would not have agreed to that rate or option, as it was a terrible rate in comparison to other money transfer services. I contracted for a direct bank deposit at the aforementioned direct bank deposit rate, which was XXXX at the time I paid and XXXX the following day when Western Union paid my recipient. Western Union made an error dispersing at the lower cash pickup rate, when what I contracted was for a direct bank deposit transaction. Western Union acknowledges that the amount paid out was at a rate of XXXX BRL per dollar. This rate corresponds with that day 's cash payout rate, but that was not the type of transaction in our contract. Our contract was for a direct bank deposit. The direct bank deposit rate at time of payout was XXXX. Western Union made an error. But they refuse to rectify their error. They maintain that the clause in their terms stipulating that rates may fluctuate from day-to-day means they can mistakenly use a different advertised rate for a different type of transaction that was not made or agreed to. Does Western Union believe that it is entitled to make a contract, but then can go forward after execution of the contract and change the terms? Why even pay out any transaction then? Why not change the transaction rate after execution of contract to XXXX, and pay nothing? We made a contract. It was understood that fluctuations can occur. But there was an error by Western Union in this transaction. The cash pickup rate was applied to a direct bank deposit transaction erroneously. Why does it take so much back-and-forth to get Western Union to realize and correct it's error? Does Western Union think it can just make grand errors in its own favor, break contracts, and customers will just walk away? Why can't the error just be rectified?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4357223 about?
Complaint #4357223 was filed against Western Union Company, The regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Wrong amount charged or received. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-05-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Western Union Company, The respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Western Union Company, The?
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Disclaimer
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