Korah
Collect a Western Union transfer in Sierra Leone
Waiting on a Western Union transfer? Enter the code in the Korah app. A registered agent in Sierra Leone handles it at the counter on your behalf and pays it to your mobile money wallet. You can earn commission on top.
How to collect your Western Union transfer with Korah
- Get the code. Your sender shares the transfer code Western Union issues for it (often called an MTCN) with you.
- Submit it in the Korah app. Choose the service, pick Myself or Friend, enter the code and the mobile money number to pay. The first time you collect for yourself, an agent verifies your ID.
- An agent processes it. A registered agent handles the transfer at the counter on your behalf. You can follow the status in the app.
- You are paid on mobile money. The amount, plus any commission, lands in your wallet, and you get a notification with the mobile money reference as proof.
What you need
- The transfer code from your sender.
- The Korah app and a phone number you can verify.
- A valid ID, verified once by an agent, to collect for yourself.
- A mobile money number for the payout (yours, or your friend’s).
Commission on Western Union transfers
Korah adds commission to your payout on Western Union transfers — 3% by default, paid on top of your amount and never deducted. The rate that applies to you is shown in the app before you submit.
Western Union transfers in Sierra Leone: common questions
What code do I need for a Western Union transfer?
Your sender gets a transfer code from Western Union (often called an MTCN) and shares it with you. Enter it in the Korah app exactly as given.
Is Korah part of Western Union?
No. Korah is an independent Sierra Leonean company. We process Western Union transfers through our agents, under a licensed money transfer operator. The Western Union name belongs to its owner.
Do I earn commission on Western Union transfers?
Korah adds commission to your payout on Western Union transfers (3% by default). It is paid on top of your amount and never deducted. The rate is shown in the app before you submit.
Can a friend collect for me, or can I collect for a friend?
Yes. Pick Myself or Friend when you submit. For a friend, enter their mobile money number and the payout goes to them.