Western Union Offers Zero-Fee International Money Transfers to Myanmar
Western Union (WU) has announced zero-fee international money transfers to Myanmar in response to a recent devastating earthquake. The fee waiver is effective immediately until midnight Myanmar Standard Time on April 10, 2025.
Customers worldwide can send money through WesternUnion.com or the Western Union mobile app. Recipients in Myanmar can receive funds through multiple channels including:
- Bank account deposits
- Select mobile wallets
- Cash pickup at Agent locations
Western Union (WU) ha annunciato trasferimenti internazionali di denaro senza commissioni verso Myanmar in risposta a un recente terremoto devastante. L'esenzione dalle commissioni è valida immediatamente fino alla mezzanotte, ora standard del Myanmar, del 10 aprile 2025.
I clienti di tutto il mondo possono inviare denaro tramite WesternUnion.com o l'app mobile di Western Union. I destinatari in Myanmar possono ricevere fondi attraverso diversi canali, tra cui:
- Depositi su conti bancari
- Selezione di portafogli mobili
- Ritiro di contante presso le sedi degli agenti
Western Union (WU) ha anunciado transferencias internacionales de dinero sin comisiones hacia Myanmar en respuesta a un reciente terremoto devastador. La exención de tarifas es efectiva de inmediato hasta la medianoche, hora estándar de Myanmar, del 10 de abril de 2025.
Los clientes de todo el mundo pueden enviar dinero a través de WesternUnion.com o la aplicación móvil de Western Union. Los destinatarios en Myanmar pueden recibir fondos a través de múltiples canales, incluyendo:
- Depósitos en cuentas bancarias
- Seleccionar billeteras móviles
- Recogida de efectivo en ubicaciones de agentes
웨스턴 유니온 (WU)은 최근의 파괴적인 지진에 대응하여 미얀마로의 국제 송금 수수료를 면제한다고 발표했습니다. 수수료 면제는 즉시 시행되며 2025년 4월 10일 미얀마 표준시 자정까지 유효합니다.
전 세계 고객은 WesternUnion.com 또는 웨스턴 유니온 모바일 앱을 통해 송금할 수 있습니다. 미얀마의 수취인은 다음과 같은 여러 경로를 통해 자금을 받을 수 있습니다:
- 은행 계좌 입금
- 선택된 모바일 지갑
- 대리점 위치에서 현금 인출
Western Union (WU) a annoncé des transferts d'argent internationaux sans frais vers Myanmar en réponse à un récent tremblement de terre dévastateur. L'exonération des frais est effective immédiatement jusqu'à minuit, heure standard du Myanmar, le 10 avril 2025.
Les clients du monde entier peuvent envoyer de l'argent via WesternUnion.com ou l'application mobile de Western Union. Les destinataires au Myanmar peuvent recevoir des fonds par plusieurs canaux, notamment :
- Dépôts sur des comptes bancaires
- Portefeuilles mobiles sélectionnés
- Retrait d'espèces dans les agences
Western Union (WU) hat angekündigt, dass internationale Geldtransfers nach Myanmar ohne Gebühren angeboten werden, als Reaktion auf ein kürzliches verheerendes Erdbeben. Der Gebührenverzicht tritt sofort in Kraft und gilt bis Mitternacht myanmarischer Standardzeit am 10. April 2025.
Kunden weltweit können Geld über WesternUnion.com oder die mobile App von Western Union senden. Empfänger in Myanmar können Gelder über mehrere Kanäle erhalten, darunter:
- Bankeinzahlungen
- Ausgewählte mobile Geldbörsen
- Bargeldabholung an Agenturstandorten
- Potential increase in transfer volume and market share in Myanmar
- Enhanced brand reputation through humanitarian support
- Temporary revenue loss from fee waiver in Myanmar corridor
- Increased operational costs during the fee-free period
Available to consumers around the world sending money to their loved ones in
NAYPYITAW,
Effective immediately until midnight, 00:00 Myanmar Standard Time on 10 April 2025, individuals can send funds to
Money transfers sent to
- Available for payout into bank accounts.
- Available for payout into select mobile wallets
- Available for payouts in cash at Agent locations2
“Our thoughts are with the people of
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and territories and over 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. |
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Due to the severity of the earthquake, some agent locations in impacted areas may not be immediately operational or possess sufficient funds. |
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Media contacts:
Saadia McGlinchey; Saadia.McGlinchey@wu.com
Karen Santos; karen.santos2@westernunion.com
Source: The Western Union Company
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