2FA methods supported by Western Union
Western Union offers the following two-factor authentication options to help protect your account.
SMS
Western Union can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Western Union can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Proprietary app
Western Union offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
2FA is only available for business accounts.
Western Union 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Western Union support an authenticator app?
No. Western Union does not currently offer TOTP-based codes, but it does support SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app.
Which two-factor authentication methods does Western Union support?
Western Union currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app.
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