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Promotional Rate of KD 0.5 Per Transaction Available Through End of Year
Western Union today expanded its digital offering to customers in Kuwait with the launch of the Western Union mobile app, allowing customers to conveniently connect to more than 200 countries and territories, 24/7, directly from their mobile phones.
The Western Union app available for iOS and Android users is launched through Aman Exchange. The app provides consumers yet another digital option to send money, and follows the recent launch of Western Union’s transactional website westernunion.com.kw.
Western Union has activated a promotional rate of KD 0.5 per transaction (up to a value of KD 1,500) until December 31, 2017. With an online presence in more than 40 countries, Western Union is one of the largest digital money transfer operators in the world.
Hatem Sleiman, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Western Union said, “Through our digital services, we are connecting more people across borders than ever before. The roll out of our mobile app in Kuwait is part of our commitment to invest in digital innovation in the region, making sure we are wherever our customers are – both online and offline. No matter where consumers choose to use Western Union, we are committed to offering them the highest quality of service.”
Adel Al Muzaini, General Manager of Aman Exchange added, “The new app enhances Western Union’s existing digital offering, allowing consumers to send money on the platforms that are most convenient for them. The app provides users instant access to Western Union’s money transfer services, right at their fingertips.”
In addition to enabling customers in Kuwait to send money on the go, any time, the app shows current exchange rates and fees, lists past and pending transactions, and provides round-the-clock customer service. Customers can track money transfers directly from their mobile device, or find any of Western Union’s 550,000 global Agent locations, where money can be collected. In line with Central Bank of Kuwait regulations, prior to the first use, customers are required to pre-register on the app, as well as to register in person with their national ID at one of the 13 Aman Exchange locations. Consumers already registered on the westernunion.com website do not need to register again to use the app.
Similar to the westernunion.com, customers can fund transactions on the app using any debit card issued in Kuwait. Senders will then receive a code that can be used by the receiver to collect cash at one of Western Union’s many touchpoints. Consumers can learn more about the app on westernunion.com.kw or at any of Aman Exchange locations or by calling the toll-free number: 18 777 81.
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About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global payment services. Together with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta, Pago Facil and Western Union Business Solutions branded payment services, Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders. As of September 30, 2017, the Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded services were offered through a combined network of over 550,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories and over 150,000 ATMs and kiosks, and included the capability to send money to billions of accounts. In 2016, The Western Union Company completed 268 million consumer-to- consumer transactions worldwide, moving $80 billion of principal between consumers, and 523 million business payments. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com
For further information, please contact:
Western Union
Ingrid Sahu
+9714 4373-656 | ingrid.sahu@westernunion.com
FleishmanHillard
Mazin El Nagib
+971-552681498 | mazin.elnagib@fleishman.com
