The absence of some easy money-transfer services in Pakistan, such as PayPal, make it difficult for people to send and receive money globally. And it’s not just online shopping enthusiasts that feel the need for a more substantial method of sending out money. Freelancers are increasingly finding their choices limited due to the absense of PayPal, since most major freelancing websites and companies pay through PayPal. And since the IT industry in such countries is on the rise, this is a serious limiting factor. For such people, Western Union can be an option. It can be used to send out and also receive money internationally. It is also useful for people working abroad who need to send money back to their families in their home country.