Western Union Supports Relief Efforts in Libya
15 September 2023 - 6:00PM
Business Wire
Zero transfer fees now available to
consumers sending money to their loved ones in Libya
Western Union today announced its response to support the people
and communities affected by the severe floods triggered by Storm
Daniel in Libya on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Zero Transfer Fees1
Western Union is offering zero-fee money transfers to consumers
around the world who need to send money to Libya to support their
loved ones.
- Available for payouts in cash at Agent locations2
until Oct. 15, 2023.
Zero transfer fees to Libya applies to money sent from Western
Union services across its global network through all available
digital channels and retail locations.
“The intensity of the floods and the impact they have had is
truly devastating,” said Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani, Head of
Africa at Western Union. “Its outcome can only be described as a
humanitarian crisis. It is critical that we all play our part in
supporting the people of Libya as they manage rescue efforts and
eventual recovery. Our condolences go out to the families who have
lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Our thoughts are with
you.”
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 nearly 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.
____________________________ 1 Western Union also makes money
from currency exchange. 2 Due to the severity of the floods, some
agent locations in impacted areas may not be immediately
operational or possess sufficient funds. To contact your nearest
Western Union agent, please click here.
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Media contact: Saadia McGlinchey;
Saadia.McGlinchey@wu.com
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