Does anyone knows if there is a western union on base ?

There is one at the NEX in yokosuka but I know there is not one anymore in japan outside of bases. There used to be one in Tokyo but that agreement between the bank and western union ended last year or the year before.

WU is about to open up in Japan, but sorry not yet. They're working on an agreement with a local franchise.

You can check here for updates: www.westernunion.com/info/selectcountry.asp

Oh... here's the press release. It's due to start in June.

ir.westernunion.com/press/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=436998

Navy Fed also does Western Union transfers. No matter how much you send, it only costs $14.50 when you do it through Navy Fed.

Wow, fixed price even for international transfers? Normally, if you're sending a lot then a bank wire transfer is cheaper than WU, but if it's fixed price that's a good deal.

I'm not sure if the cost is the same for international or not. You could call Navy Fed and find out

http://www.navyfederal.org/access/t...order.html

Western Union Money Order/Quick Cash Service
1.These electronic transfers must be made from your savings account. The money can be sent to an individual payee, not a business or corporation, to over 225,000 Western Union Agent locations in over 190 countries and territories around the world that offer counter service.
2.Generally takes 3-5 hours for funds to reach destination.
3.Maximum dollar amount per transaction is $10,000.
4.There is no option to be notified when funds are available for pick-up at the receiving Western Union location.
5.To request:
◦call Navy Federal at 1-888-842-NFCU (6328), international numbers.
◦visit a local branch
◦or fax your request to 703-255-7739
6.For added security, requests over $500 to someone other than you or the joint owner on your Navy Federal account must be submitted in writing at either a branch or by fax to 703-255-7739. Faxed requests require current contact information. Verbal confirmation may be necessary for all written or faxed requests, regardless of the payee, before completing the request.
7.Fees apply.

I was in Navy Fed today and asked about the international rates. They told me it was the same fee, $14.50.

One thing the lady pointed out was that you can only SEND Western Union through Navy Fed.

You cannot RECEIVE Western Union through Navy Fed. For that, you will still have to go to a regular W/U counter.

wow, thanks. I've recently sent some wire transfers from NFCU to Thailand and no one there ever mentioned the WU option. It woulda saved me a few dollars. Thanks for the tip!!