Western Union Teams with GraceKennedy and Lynk Mobile Wallets to Expand Remittance Services Across Jamaica
Western Union integration with both GraceKennedy’s GKOne mobile application and Lynk mobile wallet provides Jamaican customers with choice and unparalleled access to funds sent from abroad
Jamaicans can now access Western Union money transfer services through GraceKennedy’s GKOne mobile wallet app and Lynk’s mobile wallet app, giving customers the option to receive money digitally. This allows for instant access to funds, 24/7, from anywhere. The addition of the two largest mobile wallets in
Remittances sent to the island provide essential financial support and are a significant contributor to Jamaica’s economy. Western Union, GraceKennedy and Lynk collectively share a mission to increase consumer access to digital financial services. By integrating Western Union’s global money transfer services into GKOne and Lynk, customers now benefit from additional choice, convenience and speed at which they can receive money from abroad.
Don Wehby, Group CEO of GraceKennedy (GK), Western Union’s exclusive service partner in
“GraceKennedy has been pivotal in our global digital expansion strategy, both through the launch of the GKOne app, and allowing us to welcome Lynk and their mobile wallet to our network,” said Rodrigo Garcia Estebarena, President, Western Union North America and
“We seek to give our customers easy access to the money they receive from abroad using our Lynk app, enhanced now through our collaboration with GraceKennedy and Western Union,” said Danielle Cameron Duncan, Vice President, Payments and Digital Channels, Lynk. “The increasing adoption of the Lynk mobile wallet by Jamaicans represents a significant advancement in transforming the remittance experience. It offers unparalleled ease of access, eliminating the need for physical lines with its 24/7 availability every day of the week.”
By providing an alternative to traditional banking and cash pickups, this collaboration is another significant step delivered by Western Union and GraceKennedy toward increasing financial inclusion in
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Brad Jones
media@westernunion.com
Source: The Western Union Company