Barcelona Clubs: Chasing the Party #2 - SUTTON CLUB

Sutton Club Barcelona, considered by many to be one of the most fancy and glamorous Barcelona clubs: that's where the 'Chasing the Party' crew went last week! Ok ok… we've got to confess that this kind of place is not our favorite kind of party, BUT it would be a huge blunder on our part if we closed our eyes to this internationally-known club located right between Eixample Neighborhood and Gracia Neighborhood, that brings great party nights to Barcelona clubs for the well-dressed-techno lovers.

The Club

Inaugurated in 2001, Sutton Club is undeniably well-designed: impressively chic vip-areas with nice sofas and stylish-sponsored bars along with a colorful dance floor full of lights and big high quality screens, everything contributing to the glamour that it's known for. Also worth mentioning is the great sound quality, high-tech equipment is a highlight of the club. Musically speaking, Sutton offers mainly commercial-techno music, not so different from what you hear in others clubs (like Opium Mar or Shoko), that's something they shouldn't be proud of. From Wednesday till Sunday, it brings together the elite of the city mixed with wealthy tourists and some erasmus students. "Well-dressed", as says the strict dress-code, the party-goers start to get in line around 1am, usually with their names on the list (don't worry, it isn't hard to do so). The ones who gets there around 2am, find a huuuuuge queue and might not succeed in getting in.

Our night

It all began in the famous (or not) Le Cyrano - check our review from there - perfect place to have pre-drinks, especially if you're going to Sutton, it's less than a 10 minute walk. So, after a few drinks, lot of laughs and a great warm-up, at 1h30am we got on our way to the club. The queue was still ok, but we still needed to wait 25 minutes. In the entrance, the same as usual, documents and dress-code verification, so remember: take your ID and dress-up! As we entered, we could see what people were talking about… fancy decoration, pretty people (or just well-dressed) and a posh environment. So far so good, let's check the dance-floor! Well, what can I say? Good multimedia experience? Ok, but not followed by good music. Good space to dance and have fun? Ok, but too crowed and the people are not particularly relaxed? Too worried about their appearance. Before I get to the rest of the party, it's time to talk about the music. What do I mean with "not good music"? It's simple: almost the same you can hear on a radio station. It'll be difficult to be surprised, a lot of popular House and R&B is mainly all you'll hear, with just a few hints of experimentation from the DJs. Ok Ok! You've heard that David Guetta and LMFAO played there! Yes yes, they did, but it doesn't make the music good every night!
Heading to the bars! There, we didn't have any problems, surprisingly there weren't many people, probably because the bars are well-located and bartenders are experienced. It's just expensive, something you should know already - Barcelona isn't usually a cheap city to party if you go to these sorts of clubs. Suddenly, some sparkling lights started shining from the vip-area, what was it? Some beautiful girls in bikinis bringing a bottle of 4,5 liters of Grey Goose Vodka to some guests! Funny and I would say embarrassing, but it's pretty common in posh clubs like Sutton. BTW, for curiosity we checked how much it would cost for that toy. 1400€, but you get the Red Bulls and the shining spectacle thrown in too. From that point till the end of the party, not much happened. We just saw that the ladies toilet had very long queues (not unusual)  and that the smoking area is quite good (you can also smoke outside).  So, around 5h30 we made our way home.

The Verdict

Low points - music, crowd, price, queue High points - place, bar, sound quality. Anyway, go there! You can't miss the famous Sutton Club in Barcelona, as it is one of the most famous Barcelona Clubs ! Unfortunately, lower your expectations. Otherwise, you might have a bad experience. But again, this isn't our favorite kind of party and Barcelona clubs, so we might be a bit biased to talk about it, that's why you should go check this place out for yourselves. Make your own conclusions and tell us, maybe we might change our minds and go there again!

WHERE? Calle Tuset 13 - Sant Gervasi - Metro Diagonal

PRICE? No list - 20€ / List - free (look for "sutton club barcelona" on Facebook, you'll find many unofficial pages to put your name, they all work perfectly!)

And you ? Do you have a different experience for this club or any other Barcelona clubs ? Jack

3 of the Best Free Walking Tours in Barcelona

If you've never been to Barcelona before, a great way to explore the possibilities of the city is to go on a free walking tour. Whether you're interested in history or the best cafès and shopping places, the best free walking tours in Barcelona will provide you with the information that you'll need.

Travel Bar

- Every Day at 11:00, 13:00, & 15:00 from Travel Bar

If you're looking for a more interactive history lesson, then this free walking tour is for you! I was actually a tour guide's assistant for a year and a half while living in Rome, our tours covered St. Peters and the Sistine Chapel. So I feelt I knew what a good tour should look and feel like. The guide of the free walking tour In Barcelona I had was Irish guy called Duncan. He came to Barcelona for a week of vacation and now 8 years later, he's married, residing in the city and after my opinion living the dream!! The walking tour normally lasts for about 2.5 hours. However, we all had a blast and asked a lot of questions so before we knew it 3.5 hours just flew away! totally worth it! The free walking tour takes you to some of the highlights in Barcelona, including the Gotico barrio, Esglesio de Santa Maria del Pi, Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Santa Eulalia (also known as Barcelona Cathedral).

Free Walking Tours Barcelona

- Every day at 11:00 & 15:00 from Plaza Catalunya

These enthusiastic tour guides are sure to give you a great experience... and all for free! These guys are incredibly knowledgeable and always make sure you don't just learn but are also entertained. The tour of the Gothic Quarter is free (though the guides do ask you to tip what you think the tour was worth to you at the end - not an unreasonable request!) though there are other paid tours on offer such as the Barcelona Bike Tour. With a 5* review on TripAdvisor and also Number 1 on their list of open air activities, this walking tour isn't one to miss!

Runnerbean Tours

- Every day at 11:00 and 16:30 in summer and at 11:00 and 15:00 in winter

This company offers free tours of the Gothic Quarter and of the various examples of Gaudí architecture that pepper the city. The tours are approximately 2.5 hours in length and start at Plaza Reial. These tours are also wheelchair friendly so accessibility is not a problem. Tours must be booked online ahead of time to assure you get a place. The weather is nearly always good in Barcelona so there's no time like the present - get out there and see the city for free! Leave us comment about how your tour went, we'd love to hear your recommendations. -Erin

Barcelona Day Trips:

DESTINATION AIGUA BLAVA

In my previous post short adventure to Cadaques,  I promised you to keep you updated with more exiting Day trips in Barcelona.  So, today my Barcelona Day Trip advice will point in the direction of Aigua Blava. Aigua Blava  is a small bay on the Costa Brava coast, not that far away from Barcelona.

Translated from Catalan, the name means "blue water". Although it was the greenest (and cleanest) water I have ever seen! As you may have noticed in the pictures, it is a hidden paradise! All this Caribbean'ish-bounty-beauty, is located along the coast of Northern Spain. Depending on your exact location it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours to get there.

There are a ton of small beaches along the coast line, but the most popular one is named after the area itself - Aigua Blava. If you prefer you can play it safe and enjoy the guaranteed amazing experience of the white sand and beautiful water on the Aigua Blava Beach, but obviously there will be a ton of turists in the high season. So if you are feeling adventerous - feel free to scout the area and discover more hidden gems. You won't regret it!

In our case most of the group spend the afternoon napping on the beach after a cold minty Mojito, bought in a nearby bar (what a Mojito!) But some of us explored the premesis and found a small trail that let up to an area with smaller cliffs. Which more or less lead to a mandatory jump into the turquois water and a swim back to the beach, which was way faster (and cooler) than walking through the rigid coast. What a rush! Personally, that was my favourite part of the Day and a great idea for Barcelona Day trips. On the Aigua Blava Beach there is a few bars, restaurants, showers and changing room/toilets - all you might need for a day on the beach.
If you love the beach life or just the beauty of nature in general this is the place to visit! If it's not to far and you have an extra day without specific plans, do yourself a favor and GO! This is a must see in Spain. To get to Aigua Blava you can rent a car or maybe more preferable (and echonomical) choose public transportation. A company called Sarfa has busses on the Barcelona - Begur route every day. The first bus leaves at 8:30 so you have plenty of time to enjoy Aigua Blava!
I hope you enjoyed my idea for a day trip in Barcelona! Stay tuned for more updates from my travels around Costa Brava. If you have any recommendations – feel free to drop a comment in the section below!

Day Trip From Barcelona: Destination Cadaques

Catalunya is a historically and geographically fascinating region and I, like many others, try to seize every opportunity to explore the area. There are countless day trip opportunities once you are in Barcelona. You can find plenty of great ideas in our dedicated post.
Do you like the beach you see above? That's Cadaques - the town which inspired much of the work of the notable Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. Frankly said, I might turn out to be creative too if I got to spend my summers there - the place is a true gem along the coast of Costa Brava. Unfortunately, all I've managed to arrange so far is a humble day trip from Barcelona to this truly unique place just north of Barcelona. A day trip post cannot start without directions. We went by car, which was quite convenient and we passed by the beautiful town Roses, right before the Parque Natural Cap de Creus.  Once the road starts "climbing" up the mountain, you will spot an amazing overview of the coast and the town itself. It's just magnificent and beyond describable. For those of you without a car, fear not- there are other means of transportation. You can take a train from Plaza Catalunya to Figueres and from then on - just hop on a bus. They leave on regular basis and it takes an hour to get to the heart of Cadaques. Oh yeah, and you will still be able to enjoy an amazing view above Roses I mentioned before!
For the more adventurous amongst you, there's a marked trail from Roses to Cadaques. It is around 15km and goes along the coast line. Who knows, that might be my next challenge! I knew I wouldn't regret choosing this destination for a day trip from Barcelona from the moment I laid my eyes on the white buildings of Cadaques. As much as I love Barcelona, I've been craving for some quietness and relaxation - the exact opposite of the atmosphere in the city. I've read somewhere that the light of the place and the fresh breeze were the exact reasons that enchanted not only Dalí but Picasso as well. Most of the streets are very narrow, tiny and unique. Despite the size of the place, you can easily get lost while discovering the beauties of Cadaques.
There are number of small beaches along the coast line so my advice to you is just to walk around for a bit and choose the one you like the most. The water is crystal clear and although we found it a bit colder than Barcelona, we enjoyed our time to the fullest! You also shouldn't miss Dali's house  which can be very easily found by using the maps located around the town. Lastly, you can conclude your day trip from Barcelona by having tapas or seafood in one of the many restaurants on the beachside.
Cadaques has all the necessary ingredients for a perfect day trip from Barcelona. My adventures around Costa Brava will continue this weekend as well, so in case you enjoyed that little piece of advice - stay tuned for more. If you have any recommendations - feel free to drop a comment in the section below!
Cheers, Ivo

Barcelona For Free: Survival Guide for Your Piggy Bank

Barcelona for free, is it possible? Yes, but... wait! There are many things you can do, but it doesn't mean you can leave your wallet at home! What follows is a bunch of good tips I've put together while living here. For sure, you can explore, enjoy, eat, drink and party for free in Barcelona, and some great extras for less than 5€!
- WALK is the golden rule! It’s free, it’s healthy, it’s the best way to explore the city. Barcelona is relatively small, don’t be lazy! - METRO. The longer you stay, the more you need at least a T10 ticket. More info on TMB tickets page. - AIRPORT: forget the Aerobus and taxi, there are cheaper ways to get to/from El Prat. - MOVING BY CAR: try Carsharing and Carpooling in Barcelona, it works! Our friend and colleague Alper went to Madrid using carpooling  for 25 €! - FREE PARKING: sounds too good to be true, but we know where you can park for free in Barcelona.
- COFFEE & CROISSANT: It's not for free, but in general very cheap. I live and work in the Eixample and the max price I pay for Coffee + Croissant is 2 euros! If you're coffee-holic like me, you'll need a second one: come here visit us, dear SuiteLifers! We’ll offer the second one! And a free hug, if needed. - TAPAS FOR FREE (with a cheap drink): If you pay 1,80 € for a beer, you’ll eat for free! Isn’t it cool? I think it’s the best system. There are many places where you get free tapas when you order a drink, especially in the Eixample. And the drinks are really cheap at these free tapas bars we recommend. - FREE DINNERS: Maybe you’ve heard about this legend! Well, I can’t recommend it to you. I had a bad experience with free dinners in Barcelona. They’re usually at nightbars or clubs, where you MUST get a drink, which is quite expensive, and THEN you can eat for free.  I did it 2-3 times and all I remember is that after queueing for ages, we went to the nearest kebab place. - COOK WITH FRIENDS: If you are renting a flat in Barcelona, you could eat at home with your friends, and cook together. It's way cheaper than eating out and it’s fun to experiment  with Spanish recipes,  like the famous Tortilla de patata à la SuiteLife! - WATER: In Barcelona water is drinkable everywhere and there are lots of water fountains too. Refill your bottle, don’t waste money buying a new one!
- FREE WALKING TOURS: A free walking tour is a tip based tour of the city where you give the amount you want at the end of the tour. It’s also one of the easiest ways to make friends in Barcelona. - FREE MUSEUMS: On the first Sunday of the month, you can enter for free in almost every museum in Barcelona. - FORFREE.CAT: On this interesting website you can find all the upcoming events in Barcelona and tons of useful information.
- As a general rule, if you’re in Barcelona on a budget, never pay to enter a club. Most clubs guarantee free entrance until 1:30/2:00 am.  All you need is to put your name on a list, like Shaz Erasmus. As you can imagine, once you’re inside, clubs will charge you around 10-12 € a drink. So you better drink before! - CHUPITOS: Interested in shots for 2€ ? We recommend Espit Chupitos Bar, they have 200 different shots! - RYANS IRISH PUBS: very popular now, because every day of the year you can get a bottle of San Miguel for 1€. Many of our nights out start at Ryans, but we also know a lot of other cheap bars in Barcelona!
Have you discovered other free things to do in Barcelona? Feel free to leave a comment, so we can add it to the blog! Have a nice weekend! - Elio

Piknic Electronik: Barcelona, Peace and Love

MY FAVOURITE PICNIC IN BARCELONA

Piknic Electronik is a DJ session - picnic in Barcelona, a great idea for the weekend, especially if you have already tried all the other things you can do in Barcelona on a Sunday. I’ve been there and loved it so much. Chilling, meeting nice people and dancing a bit to the beats, what a perfect day. The DJs are very cool, there are 4-5 different ones each Sunday.  It’s hard to define the kind of music they play, so you better listen to some tracks on the official website, just to make an idea. The funny, surprising thing about Piknic Electronik is to see many young families with their kids.  Maybe sitting next to a multi-tattooed dude holding a big joint! The atmosphere is very relaxed and peaceful. It's like a small Woodstock, this cool picnic in Barcelona.

WHEN?

Every Sunday till (the end of September), 1-10pm. Why doesn’t it go on till late night? Cause your legs won’t be able to to take you home! Be sure that around midnight you’ll be sleeping like a baby.

WHERE?

Parc del Montjuic (see on the map).  We took the funicular at Poble Sec Metro station, it was 3pm and the station was quiet, with no queues. The service works pretty well, in a couple of minutes it takes you to the park.

WHAT TO BRING

1 Water. Yes, bad boys don’t drink water. Well, when it’s 35°C you need that, come on. 2 Food. Inside it’s expensive, and there’s just pizza and hotdogs. You’re allowed to bring your own food (in general the only thing you can’t take inside is alcohol), so why not? 3 Sunglasses, shorts and the smallest bag you have.

WHAT CAN YOU BUY THERE

Beers  for 3 euros, drinks and cocktails around 5 euros . It’s not possible to pay cash, you need to buy tokens. Yes, it’s pretty annoying,  cause you have to queue for the tokens AND then for the drink. Note that you have to pay for your cool,  branded glass (1 token) but you can convert it into 1 euro! And the more glasses you give back the more you earn!

AFTER PARTY

Although feeling really tired, my friend and I decided to walk down the hill of Montjuic. This is - in my opinion - the best idea, especially if you wanna stay at the picnic until the closing time. We just preferred to avoid the queue to the funicular (as you can imagine, there is a lot of people waiting), and had a 10/15 min. walk to get back to Poble Sec. Which is a good area to go for tapas in Barcelona at a very convenient price. Recommended! Or do you still have the energy to cook?
- Elio

Take a walk on the wild side and take a picture or two while you're at it

The Raval neighborhood of Barcelona has the esteemed notoriety of being the city’s seedy go to place for night life escapades of sex and drugs. During the last two centuries, the Raval neighborhood has been the famed location for several mystery and thriller books.
This close quartered location by the sea is home to many of Barcelona’s immigrants and working class citizens. For this reason Raval has been given the distinguished name of Barri Xine, meaning Chinatown. Today Raval neighborhood is one of the most densely populated areas in Barcelona, primarily composing of Pakistani, Indonesian, Indian, and Eastern European immigrants. Raval neighborhood first began as an area next to the ports outside of Barcelona’s city walls. The word Raval comes from Arabic, meaning “suburbs”. During the Middle Ages this is exactly what Raval was. El Raval is one of four “suburbs” making up the larger part of the Ciutat Vella neighborhood. Raval was originally a mesh of gardens, small markets, churches, hospitals, and  even a leper colony. It was home to what the city itself did not want.  These poor settlements would later be themselves gated off and separated from the residents of the city during the 14th Century. When the Industrial Revolution finally hit Barcelona it was in the Raval neighborhood that the textile factories were built. The textile industry became a dominant sector between 1770 and 1840. During this amazing transition in manufacturing and production other industries such as brick production, slaughterhouses and leather manufacturing were also located in El Raval. As a result of the increase in industrialization, the first migration wave from within the other districts of Catalonia settled into Raval neighborhood, and changed Raval from an industrial area into a residential zone. To house this new working class, many of Raval’s once open fields and orchards were mowed down and turned into sprawling concrete facades for the working class to call home.  Because of the over population and lack of proper hygiene Raval became a haven of disease and dirt. With disease such as malaria, cholera, small pox, shingles, and even the bubonic plague spreading through the over crowded streets of Raval the life span of the average resident was only in the 30’s. Such mass outbreaks lasted through the early 1900’s.
Due to the shadows coming from Raval’s housing complexes along with over crowding the area became rife with drugs and prostitution. To this day it is famed for drugs, bars, and cabarets. Due to it’s proximity to the sea ports, and the men working there, many cheap taverns and nightly entertainment establishments popped up, along with a highly lucrative drug trade.  The urban transformation of Raval lasted well in the 1980’s and it continued to push tourism and middle class citizens away. During the 1990’s localized planning initiatives were created to help revive the neighborhood. The localized planning project was completed in 2000 and has introduced tourism through cleaner streets and new tourist businesses. Today Raval is host to bars, restaurants, and small stores alike. The narrow streets are often filled with tourists and local shoppers alike. While the evenings still contain shady people from drug dealers to prostitutes, it is a far cry from the early days in Raval’s history. Just as every other barrio in Barcelona, Raval’s distinct culture, people, architecture, and design bring to the city a unique and vibrant atmosphere that cannot be copied.
Let us know what your favorite barrio in the city is Check out more information on Raval and other Barcelona neighborhoods

Barcelona Street Profile: Discover Carrer de Verdi

Barcelona is full of must-sees but, as an expert visitor, you should not miss the Spanish way of life. If you want to see more than the overly famous streets, monuments, museums, beaches, ... and you want to go in some other typical places, you can try Gracia North-West neighborhood! We have chosen for you a special Street Profile: Carrer de Verdi, a really beautiful and lively place which strides Barcelona's heights! Unless you're very sporty, it's better to start at the end because the street has a sharp slope! At the top, the street is very residencial with great houses in a quiet atmosphere. You also have an amazing view of Barcelona's cityscape. When you come down the street, you'll discover some shops, food shop, variety of service as hairdressers, bars and restaurants. You can find below some nice places to go and useful information:

Restaurants:

N°213: L'ancora - traditional food N°138: La Vineteria de Verdi - typical food N°65: Mesopotamia - North-African - Middle East food N°64: Kibuka - Japonese food N°56: Los Pandas - Chinese restaurant N°40: Pizzalabina - Pizzeria N°39: Gasterea - Tapas N°35: Casa de Pizzas - Pizzaria N°29: La Verdinale - Pizzeria N°28: Askadinya - Palestinian restaurant N°18: La villa Amrit - Lebanese food N°16: Al Waha - Lebanese food N°15: Creps Barcelona - Creps restaurant N°12: Frankfurt Verdi - Tapas N°11: Ugarit - Mediterranean food N°2: Gattopardo - Pizzeria

Bar:

N°79 - Café Camèlia Charming and perfect place  to chill!

Market

N°: 200 : Mercat de Lesseps As all markets in Barcelona, a very good place to find fresh and various food!

Church

N°: 100 Catholic Church

Design High School

At the street junction between Carrer de Verdi 91 and Carrer Biada. A recognized school for the future artists!

Cinema

N°32: Cinemas Verdi The films on show are a mixture of new releases and art house.
And finally at the end (beginning) of the street you'll discover a beautiful place: Plaça de la Revolucio de Setembre de 1886, where you can enjoy a glass in a quiet atmosphere!

Spanish Clothing Brands: Fashion Under the Sun

How many Spanish clothing brands do you recognise? Spain certainly knows how to do fashion and many Spanish clothing brands are also highly popular internationally. To name only a few: Zara, Mango, Massimo Dutti etc. Let me introduce five of them a bit more.

Zara

Zara is the ultimate Spanish success story. It has great control of its supply-chain through design, manufacturing, and distribution so that it can effectively change the entire collection faster than its competitors. If some products don't sell well enough, manufacturing can be changed to produce other more profitable products. Zara has been accused of many things, not  least of copying models from other fashion brands. Fast production is mostly based on seeking new trends and starting production quickly and efficiently. The first store was opened in 1975 in Galicia in Spain and now it has already 1763 stores in 86 countries. Zara is the fifth best brands in Spain based on Brandirectory (2013) with the brand value of $6,751m. It is part of Inditex Group which is one of the worlds largest fashion distributors.

Bershka

Bershka, also part of Inditex Group, pretty much uses the same business model as Zara. However Bershka is directed to the younger target group. As with Zara, Bershka changes its collection often and they try to keep bringing new products that sell. In order to always have the latest design at outlets, Bershka uses its flexible business model to adapt to any changes occurring during the seasons. Bershka currently has 885 shops in 66 countries. It is 47th on ranking list of the best Spanish brands (Brandirectory, 2013).

Massimo Dutti

Massimo Dutti is known as a high quality brand and it uses 100 per cent natural fabrics. They have a huge collection from casual to high end fashion for men and women. Massimo Dutti has currently 665 stores in more than 64 countries. Massimo Dutti is ranked as 66th of the best Spanish brands, but it has a narrower target group. Massimo Dutti brand is targeted towards independent, cosmopolitan and urban men and women who can afford to pay a little more for quality. It’s also part of Inditex Group.

Mango

Mango is from Barcelona. It is Spain’s second largest textile exporter which already says a lot. It’s 42nd on a ranking list of the best Spanish brands and it has 2460 stores in 104 countries worldwide. One of their aims  is to have a presence in every city in the world. The rotation of new lines is fast and thanks to their distribution system and sales forecasting, Mango sells only products that sell quickly. Mango has a huge warehouse and three distribution centres located in Barcelona, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Their outlets are fully prepared to have the right stock at the time. Mango invests in to human relationships, teamwork and continuous training. It's also worth mentioning that 80 % of their employees are women.

Blanco

Blanco is based in Madrid where their activities cover pattern making, production, commercial and purchases, systems, HR, finances, expansion, works and maintenance, interior design and projects, and marketing. Blanco also uses a quick rotation system. Their goal is to have new items in each of their stores every week. Blanco brings clothing and accessories to modern women and men. Blanco is extending internationally and it has stores already in 25 countries. What do you like of these brands? What is your favourite?

Need Someone to wire you Money ?There are places supported by Western Union in Barcelona!

Ever needed help from a Western Union to wire you money in Barcelona? It happens, especially if you accidentally lose your credit cards or if your wallet gets pick-pocketed. Unfortunately, that happens sometimes in Barcelona, but if you keep your eyes open and follow the advice of other people you will be alright. Useful webpage for that is Robbed in Barcelona. Hopefully, you won't have to experience such story! But where exactly can you find a Western Union in Barcelona and how does one go about wiring money? Read the following advice and if you ever find yourself in an emergency situation needing money, you will be well prepared!

HOW DO YOU WIRE MONEY THROUGH A WESTERN UNION?

In order to wire money through a Western Union and receive it in Barcelona, the depositor and receiver of the money need to do the following: Depositor: 1) Be ready with money.

• Visit a local Western Union personally (must have cash or a credit card)
• Call Western Union at 1-800-325-6000 (must have a credit card)
• Visit their site online (Spain)

2) Authorize the amount of money that is intended to transfer by completing a 'Send Money' form. 3) Give the name of the Receiver AND the city/country that the Receiver is to get the money. (The name of the Receiver that you give HAS to exactly match the name of the Receiver's identification) 4) The Depositor will receive a "numbered code" in which they must send to the Receiver (the Receiver ABSOLUTELY NEEDS this code in order to pick up his/her money)
*During this time, the information and deposit goes through Western Union's computer system. Once the money is authorized in the country that the Receiver is, the receiver can go pick it up*